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Strait of Hormuz

Global Enterprise

Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman is ‘very close’, but demands must be met before reopening

2026-08-09T00:46:50.000Z
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has signalled that a deal to reopen the strait could be close, only to have Iran deny that talks are ongoing.
International

US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defence pact

2026-08-08T01:21:09.000Z
A deal that gives Iran authority over traffic through the strait would mean the war had resulted in a major shift in the balance of regional power in Teheran’s favour.
International

Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic: sources

2026-08-07T13:04:53.000Z
A proposed Iran-Oman deal to manage the Strait of Hormuz has become key to expectations for a resumption of energy flows. 
International

Iran wants to bar US, Israeli ships from Hormuz in peace accord

2026-08-07T03:20:17.000Z
Maintaining an uneasy status quo with Iran would not offer Trump a face-saving way out of a conflict he had predicted would be over by mid-April.
Global Enterprise
NEWS ANALYSIS

Trump’s Iran dilemma: ‘Menu of bad options’ leaves the US with no easy exit from war

2026-08-07T00:23:13.000Z
A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Teheran control over ships entering the Gulf through Hormuz, said sources
Energy & Commodities

Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz shipping agreement

2026-08-06T05:35:39.000Z
Spot gold has declined 19 per cent since the onset of the US-Iran conflict on Feb 28.
Energy & Commodities

Gold hits highest level since Jun 18 on Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes

2026-08-06T02:56:27.000Z
Under the proposal, inbound vessels will use a northern lane near Iran as outbound traffic goes through Omani waters in coordination with the Islamic republic.
International

Trump discusses Iran with Qatari emir as hopes for Hormuz deal grows

2026-08-05T04:38:11.000Z
Iran’s leaders appear to believe they can tolerate economic pressure longer than a US-led coalition can tolerate recurring disruption to global commerce and energy markets.
Global Enterprise
NEWS ANALYSIS

Can Iran outlast the US? How Teheran is widening its pressure campaign to force concessions

2026-08-04T04:17:10.000Z
Some vessels may be sailing with their transponders turned off, which are not considered in the counts.
International

Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain US-Iran peace talks

2026-08-04T03:09:29.000Z
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