Strait of Hormuz

Trump says new Iran talks set to start after calling off massive attack

US President Donald Trump said that the scale of the planned strikes would have been “the biggest attack since World War II”.

Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan

Ships anchored off Dubai on July 31. Iran said it was close to reaching a deal with Oman on a new route that respects the sovereign rights of both sides.

Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

Iran and the US resumed exchanges of fire in July after a days-long lull in fighting.

Oil edges lower as US wraps up strikes on Iran military targets

Brent dropped toward US$89 a barrel after rallying by almost 8 per cent in the previous session, while West Texas Intermediate was near US$83.

US strikes Iran again as conflict widens across Middle East

The attacks followed President Donald Trump’s vow earlier in the day to retaliate against Iran for firing on US troops.

Drone hits US-owned storage tanker at Egypt port in major Middle East escalation, security firm says

Water jets are fired at a US-owned gas tanker, after a reported drone strike at Egypt’s Damietta port on July 29.

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Iran has said it wants to manage the strait alongside Oman, which controls the opposite shore, and charge service fees to ships that use it.

Iran discusses Hormuz Strait in calls with Oman, Saudi Arabia

A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 28.

Oman presented regional mechanism for Hormuz to Iran: Source

The proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca, where those who use the strait voluntarily contribute to fund navigation, environmental protection and search and rescue.

Trump sees ‘good chance’ for Iran deal, warns strikes could resume

US President Donald Trump speaking aboard Air Force One en route to Michigan on July 27.

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