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Oman’s fee proposal for the Strait of Hormuz sparks hope and rejection, putting Iran’s control and Gulf trade at a crossroads.
Iran has rejected negotiations with the US while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Oil prices are declining as the U.S. and Iran enter a second day of paused military strikes to enable diplomatic progress.
The U.S. and Iran have paused military combat to create diplomatic space for peace negotiations and end the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
France is considering a potential reduction of its embassy staff in Tehran following allegations of mistreatment involving French diplomats.
Geopolitical reports highlight a shifting power dynamic between China and Russia as Beijing exerts new pressure on Moscow regarding energy negotiations.
Tensions escalate between the US and Iran as the supreme leader vows revenge amid a crumbling diplomatic deal.
U.S. officials signal the imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing disagreements with Iran over the terms of access.
Iran's top diplomat has arrived in Oman for crisis talks centering on maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran continue despite a two-day period of military escalation and the end of a ceasefire.
Iran prepares a six-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, aiming to project strength amid regional isolation.
U.S. envoys have arrived in Qatar for war mediation with Iran, though the talks face immediate contradictions and instability.
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to halt strikes and enter negotiations in Qatar following a period of military conflict.
Burkina Faso has officially severed diplomatic relations with its former colonial ruler, France.
President Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan following developments toward a historic war-ending deal between the U.S. and Iran.