Iran will not charge transit fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, according to Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. China supports toll-free navigation, and talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan between the US and Iran are underway.
Iran categorizes nations into "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly" based on their use of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a TV channel. This comes amidst heightened tensions and military operations involving the US and Israel in the region.
President Donald Trump told Fox News that the US might take over the Strait of Hormuz, collect tolls, and take 20% of the oil passing through it, describing the US as the "guardian angel" of the region.
President Trump warned Iranian officials that Iran would be "completely destroyed" if it closes the Strait of Hormuz. The threat came after Iran announced it was closing the strait amid Israeli actions in Lebanon and demanding a ceasefire and oil sale restrictions be lifted.
Donald Trump told Fox News he threatened to "take over" Iran if the Strait of Hormuz was not immediately re-opened. The threat came after Iran announced it would close the waterway in response to Israeli actions in Lebanon.
President Trump threatened to "take over" Iran if it closes the Strait of Hormuz and warned of "very hard" strikes if Hezbollah causes trouble. US and Iranian officials are in Switzerland for peace talks.
Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz only if a ceasefire is established in Lebanon, its foreign assets are unfrozen, all blockades are lifted, and oil sales permits are issued, according to Tasnim news agency.
US and Iranian officials have arrived in Switzerland for direct talks following an initial agreement to end a war. The deal includes a 60-day commitment to a final agreement, an end to hostilities on all fronts, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Millions of barrels of oil continued to flow through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, defying Iran's claims of closure. Ship-tracking data shows supertankers navigating the channel, particularly along Oman's coast, a route the US military asserts it can defend amidst conflicting narratives from Washington and Tehran.
US and Iranian delegations met in Switzerland to discuss an interim deal, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, and the conflict in Lebanon. Tensions are high due to Iran's decision to keep the strait closed and internal dissent regarding the negotiations.
A tentative US-Iran deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but global economic fallout persists. Energy markets anticipate supply recovery, yet recession looms for Gulf economies, while US inflation rises. Analysts warn of fragile peace and long-term economic impacts.
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for negotiations with Iran, a day after Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Talks involve mediators Pakistan and Qatar. Tensions escalated following an interim agreement to end hostilities, with Iran citing Israeli operations and US "bad faith" for the closure threat.
Taiwan's government faces opposition from politicians and farmers over agricultural trade policies, accused of prioritizing ideology over livelihoods and applying double standards regarding export markets.
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for negotiations with Iran, a day after Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Talks involve mediators Pakistan and Qatar, focusing on the Lebanon ceasefire and Iran's nuclear program. The US denies the strait is closed, with traffic continuing.
Iran's Tasnim news agency reports the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed to oil shipments until a ceasefire in Lebanon is established and oil waivers are issued, linking regional stability to energy flow.
Iran's Tasnim news agency reports the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed to oil shipments until a ceasefire in Lebanon is established and oil waivers are issued, linking regional stability to energy flow.
US President Donald Trump stated no tolls will be charged in the Strait of Hormuz during or after a 60-day ceasefire, unless imposed by the US. This comes as US and Iranian delegations meet in Switzerland for broader settlement talks.
US Vice President JD Vance is in Zurich for peace talks with Iranian leaders to curb Tehran's nuclear program and end the war. Iran stated Lebanon is key to negotiations, while President Trump threatened tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if a deal isn't reached.
Pakistan's PM and army commander are in Switzerland for US-Iran talks. Meanwhile, Trump threatens to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz if no agreement is reached with Iran. The EU prepares for potential energy supply crises due to the conflict.
The US and Iran have agreed to a framework to end their war, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening and bombing of Lebanon ceasing. This fragile truce follows over 100 days of conflict that killed thousands and strained the global economy. The article attributes the conflict to the "Greater Israel" ideology.
US and Iran negotiators met in Switzerland to discuss a fragile interim deal. Key issues include a ceasefire in Lebanon, lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions are high due to Iran's decision to close the strait and internal Iranian disputes over the talks.
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed with no ships permitted to pass, according to Fars news agency citing sources. The IRGC naval forces are not issuing permits "until further notice." This follows Iran's announcement on June 20 that it was closing the strait in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Three fully laden India-linked supertankers, Desh Vibhor, Desh Vaibhav, and Sanmar Herald, were observed in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. Carrying nearly 6 million barrels of oil, their reappearance follows conflicting reports from Iran and the US regarding traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Talks between Iranian and US delegations in Switzerland will begin with the issue of a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. The discussions will also cover the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
