Articles tagged with "Strait of Hormuz"
136 articles found
Middle East Roundup, July 1: Trump says Iran talks were 'very good'
Hails the progress of indirect talks between Iran and the United States, saying that "as far as things are going, the denuclearization of Iran is moving along well," adding that "we hit them very hard... but we're getting along very well."
3 DAYS AGO
The hidden Omani corridor in the Strait of Hormuz
A military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted global energy markets, prompting Oman to reopen its southern "Inshore Traffic Zone" as an alternative shipping route. While the corridor restored limited maritime traffic, its narrow capacity means it cannot replace the main strait permanently.
5 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, June 25: Iran deal won't undermine Gulf security, Rubio tells GCC
Says Iran cannot charge toll or fee for Hormuz; promises Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests in talks with Iran; Ghalibaf says agreement reached with the help of Pakistani mediation was the result of the resistance, authority of the "brave Iranian nation."
June 25, 2026
Middle East Roundup, June 16: Iran says US naval blockade 'lifted', Trump declares strait to open ‘toll free’
Iranian deputy foreign minister says US naval blockade on Iranian ports has been lifted; US president says strait will be open 'permanently'; Araghchi says second phase of deal will start on Friday; Trump says Netanyahu needs to act responsibly in Lebanon.
June 16, 2026
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Middle East Roundup, June 15: Trump says peace deal between US, Iran ‘is all signed,’ Hormuz ‘already partially open’
Says Hormuz will be completely open on Friday, adds he got along very well with the Iranian leadership; Pakistan's PM tells Pakistani lawmakers that country will host US-Iran deal signing in Geneva on Friday; Dar, Italian FM stress importance of implementing understanding between US, Iran.
June 15, 2026
US-Iran talks: How Pakistan's mediation captured global media attention
Major international media outlets have highlighted Pakistan's mediation efforts in advancing a US-Iran peace agreement, drawing global attention to Islamabad's diplomatic role ahead of the deal's expected signing.
June 15, 2026
Middle East Roundup, June 14: Peace deal reached as US, Iran end military operations: PM Sharif
Says the Iran-US peace agreement will be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19 after both sides declared an immediate and permanent end to military operations, while mediators prepare pre-implementation talks ahead of the accord.
June 14, 2026
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Middle East Roundup, June 14: Trump says peace deal signing between US, Iran scheduled for Sunday
Says Strait of Hormuz will be “open for all” immediately after the signing ceremony, adds looking forward to working with Iran, entire Middle East; Pakistan, Saudi Arabia's welcome negotiations reaching their final stage, express hope that important development will contribute to lasting peace, stability in the region.
June 13, 2026
Middle East Roundup, June 12, 2026: Pakistan says final Iran-US peace deal text has been agreed
PM Sharif says Pakistan is coordinating the next phase of the peace process after negotiators finalized an agreed text, while Abbas Araghchi urges restraint on speculation and Trump amplified the Iranian foreign minister’s remarks.
June 12, 2026
