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“Washington was openly weighing a fresh round of strikes, US forces were reportedly ready to move within 96 hours of an order, and a naval blockade was choking Iran’s southern ports.”

“Iran has kept control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas used to flow.”

“… discussions took place against a backdrop of heightened concern over the escalating conflict between Yemen’s Ansar Allah rebels against Saudi Arabia, the security of the Strait of Hormuz and the prospect of renewed US and Israeli military action against…”

“In the most intense phase of the war, which began on Feb 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Tehran retaliated with missile and drone attacks across the region.”

“Iran retaliated with attacks on Israel and US assets, and has since blocked ships from using the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about a fifth of global oil consumption.”

“‘Test case’ Global energy prices have rocketed since US-Israel strikes on Iran from late February triggered Tehran’s blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.”

“…at the outset of the JMC session, Dar said the two had “worked out” certain areas of bilateral interest and discussed global issues in detail, including the US-Iran war, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab and Gaza in their restricted…”

“…et of the 8th session of the JMC, Dar said the two had “worked out” certain areas of bilateral interest and discussed global issues in detail, including the US-Iran war, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab and Gaza in their restricted…”

“…int Ministerial Commission (JMC), Dar said the two had “worked out” certain areas of bilateral interest and discussed global issues in detail, including the US-Iran war, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb and Gaza in their restricted…”

“Moreover, other reports indicate that both the US and Iran are looking for an off-ramp, with Tehran offering to open the Strait of Hormuz for marine traffic if Washington ends its blockade of Iran.”

“Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Tehran said on Friday, but US President Donald Trump said he rejected the proposal.”

“Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Tehran said on Friday, but within hours, reports indicated that US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal.”

“The senior Iranian official said Tehran was reviewing Washington’s response to its proposals, which include lifting a US naval blockade on Iranian ports and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.”

“… — the Israeli assault on Gaza, the Ukraine-Russia war, the US-Israeli attack on Iran — the major stakeholders, particularly those involved in the Middle East conflict, will be present on the same stage, offering another chance to diplomatically resolve this…”

“…i meets Pezeshkian, Momeni to ‘discuss mediation process’ • Iran ‘grateful’ to Pakistan’s political, military leadership for peace efforts • US refuses visas to some members of Iranian president’s delegation • Second Qatari LNG cargo ship ‘cleared by…”

“TEHRAN: With Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi due in Iran for talks on Sunday, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that terms for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have been clearly conveyed to the United States through mediators.”

“The remarks come amid mounting US and Israeli threats of renewed attacks on Iran, as President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington “may do another little Epic Fury,” referring to the US-Israeli war on Iran that began on February 28.”

“…issues of regional and international importance, namely the US-Israel-Iran conflict, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for a negotiated two-state solution, the appalling Houthi militia attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government…”

“This, coupled with the US-Israeli war on Iran that began in February, has resulted in the choking of key energy supply routes — the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab — and energy price hikes globally.”

“The momentum behind these regional security initiatives has grown since this year’s US - Israel war with Iran exposed the risks of relying heavily on external protection.”

“Energy exports from the Gulf have plunged since US-Israeli strikes on Iran from February caused Tehran to respond by choking off the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas transit.”

“Hegseth’s visit comes as tensions flare between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, and Yemen’s Houthis intensify their attacks on Saudi Arabia.”

“Tehran says acceptance of its 7-point proposal can be starting point for renewed talks with US The visit came a day after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Iranian leaders on the conflict and efforts to restore regional stability.”

“…scusses evolving regional situation in call with Araghchi • Iranian FM says Tehran rejects intimidation but remains open to dialogue • Insists seven-day Hormuz reopening proposal remains on table • Pakistani, Egyptian FMs condemn Houthi attacks, discuss R-4…”

“The kingdom was already facing headwinds from Tehran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, vital for oil and gas trade, since the start of the Middle East war in February, when the US and Israel attacked Iran.”

“Tensions continue to centre on the standoff between the US and Iran regarding the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical conduit for Gulf oil and gas.”

“…g fighting between Washington and Tehran is expected to feature prominently in discussions among world leaders, particularly over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, regional stability and the possibility of finding a diplomatic way out of the…”

“…ces slid to their lowest in more than a week on Monday as investors hoped for diplomatic progress on the US-Israeli war on Iran due to this week’s UN meeting and eyed a partial recovery in shipments from Saudi Arabia despite ongoing attacks by Yemen’s…”

“…vertheless, the action by the Houthis and Iraqi militias could have been coordinated by Iran to mount pressure on the US and counter its attempt to loosen Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz by American warships escorting more vessels through the…”

“Iran’s top negotiator said Tehran had conveyed to the US through mediators its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which it has blockaded throughout the Middle East war.”

“For Iran, if the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has to concentrate its resources on US and Israeli strikes, the Strait of Hormuz and operations in the Gulf, Sistan-Baluchestan could become a peripheral theatre competing for Iranian security resources.”