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Iran says talks with Oman focused on Strait of Hormuz traffic

The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after it struck a container ship on Sunday, while Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and escalated attacks on US facilities.

VESSELS AT the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026.
FILE PHOTO: Qatar's heir apparent Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (L) is greeted by Lord Hesketh, representing Queen Elizabeth II, on his arrival for an official visit at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, March 20, 1988.

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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

Oman seeks dual-route Strait of Hormuz deal as Trump demands Iran admit ship attacks

US President Donald Trump gestures during a stop to switch to the Qatari-gifted Air Force One after arriving on one of the older planes operating as Air Force One, to return to Washington after his participation in a NATO leaders summit in Turkey, at RAF Mildenhall, Britain, July 8, 2026

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US strikes Iran's defense systems, launch sites after several ships attacked in Hormuz

US strikes Iran's defense systems • Defense Minister threatens Iranian regime during Khamenei's funeral • Hamas begins dissolving its Gaza government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a memorial ceremony for Zionist leader Theodor Herzl at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on July 5, 2026.

Iran fires missiles at two commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, causing major damage

Qatar said on Tuesday the targeting of the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat near the Strait of Hormuz was an unacceptable attack on the security of international navigation and global energy supplies.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 16, 2026.

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Defense Minister threatens Iranian regime during Khamenei's funeral • Hamas begins dissolving its Gaza government • Iran targeted civilians as tactic of war, new report pushes IRGC accountability

A woman reacts while holding a portrait of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as they gather and wait for his funeral procession at Ferdowsi Square in Tehran July 6, 2026.

'Kill Trump, Bibi' chants heard in Tehran, Regev confirms Israel sent UAE Iron Dome during Iran war

Cargo vessel under attack by 'unknown assailants' off Yemen's coast, UKMTO says • Trump, Netanyahu discuss possible White House visit • Former Israeli amb. to US calls MoU 'massive surrender to Iran'

US President Donald Trump speaks at a Fourth of July rally, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, July 4, 2026.

Turkey's 'strategic triad' gains sway in Trump's Middle East policy, posing challenges for Israel

BEHIND THE LINES: Turkey, Qatar, and Pakistan are emerging as a powerful bloc - an alliance openly opposed to Israel.

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (left) is greeted by Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Doha, in March.

US-Iran talks to resume in Pakistan, Trump says Netanyahu could visit DC next week

Foreign officials attend Khamenei's funeral • Iranian general warns Israel, US against strikes • IDF reservist severely wounded in Lebanon

A yellow flag belonging to the Iran-backed Shia Muslim party Hezbollah flutters on top of the rubble of a building in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre on June 23, 2026.

Leiter says Lebanon deal focused on Hezbollah disarmament as France, UK to work with Oman on Hormuz

Foreign officials attend Khamenei's funeral • Iranian general warns Israel, US against strikes • IDF reservist severely wounded in Lebanon

A yellow flag belonging to the Iran-backed Shia Muslim party Hezbollah flutters on top of the rubble of a building in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre on June 23, 2026.

IDF chief marks 1,000 days since October 7, says Iran is 'primary focus'

Israel launches pilot program for returning Gaza residents, COGAT announces • US-Iran talks 'going well' Vance claims, Iran's deputy FM says monitoring of MoU discussed

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attends the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026; Illustrative.

Arriving on Qatari-gifted Air Force One for the first time, Trump unveils Roosevelt museum

Asked about the cost to taxpayers, Trump said the gifted plane cost "very little relative to what it would cost if we did it a different way."

US President Donald Trump gestures as he tours the VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar that will be used as Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 19, 2026.

US-Iran talks 'going well' Vance claims, Iran's deputy FM says monitoring of MoU discussed - report

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, told Iranian state media that talks included an initial meeting of a monitoring group to ensure implementation of the recently signed US-Iran MoU.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks during an event marking 250 years of the American military at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on July 1, 2026.