Strait of hormuz

No nuclear talks without implementation of interim deal, Iran's Araghchi says

Araghchi added that the Strait of Hormuz would not return to the pre-war era, with Iran and Oman maintaining sole sovereignty over the critical waterway.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends the talks with Russian President at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library in Saint Petersburg on April 27, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026.

Trump claims Tehran leaked false details about terms of potential US-Iran deal

A woman holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.

US military shoots down Iranian attack drones as Pakistan says text of US-Iran deal agreed upon

An Iranian drinking water reservoir damaged by strikes, June 10, 2026

US's Wednesday strikes on Iran damaged drinking water facility near Strait of Hormuz - report


French Foreign Minister calls for UNSC 'emergency meeting' over Israel's operations in Lebanon

In an interview with BFMTV, Barrot stated that "Nothing can justify the prolongation of (Israel's) military operations in Lebanon and its increasingly deep occupation of Lebanese territory."

FRENCH FOREIGN Minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrives to a meeting with the French electrification team to accelerate national mobilization in favour of the electrification of France at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, May 26, 2026.

Trump requests amendments to enriched uranium clause in US-Iran ceasefire deal draft - report

“It could be a week. It could be less. It could be more. At the turn of the week, we hope to have something,” the official added.

US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up after disembarking Air Force One following his trip to China at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 15, 2026.

Voices from the Arab press: Communication is not a prerogative

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

A TEMPORARY ENCAMPMENT in Beirut, March 30.

Using delay tactics, Iran turns US negotiations into prolonged waiting game - opinion

Diplomacy with Iran is portrayed as a cycle of progress and delay, where clarity often gives way to calculated ambiguity.

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as he departs Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, May 22, 2026.

US declares new sanctions on Iran, PGSA condemns US leadership

The PGSA condemned the sanctions and added that it considered being sanctioned by “a country whose leader takes pride in piracy” as a sign of “positive performance."

An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on May 16. Negotiations between the US and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled.

UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US, Israeli intel during war - report

One such strike was on the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex, and was carried out with Israel, the WSJ wrote, and led to international condemnation.

An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.

Trump cannot use the Abraham Accords to sell a bad Iran deal - opinion

Expanding the Abraham Accords won’t fix the consequences of a flawed Iran agreement

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrives for meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, November 19, 2025.

No decision made after Trump's White House meeting on Iran negotiations - report

According to a report by The New York Times, citing US officials, Trump did not make a decision on Iran during the latest security cabinet meeting.

US President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Iran's Ghalibaf says Tehran has no trust in words, will judge by actions

Iran's Foreign Minister also made comments on Friday, saying he had discussed the Strait of Hormuz and its future administration with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi.

ran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf meets with Pakistan's Army Chief Syed Asim Munir (not in frame) on May 23, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington

A first round of peace talks in Pakistan concluded without a pact, but Reuters reported on Thursday that Tehran and Washington had reached an initial agreement to extend the ceasefire.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 5, 2026.