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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.”

“Gulf countries have stepped up diplomacy with Iran in a bid to de-escalate tensions across the Middle East, amid fears of renewed US strikes on Tehran and intensifying hostilities between Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.”

“A senior Pakistani official cited by the Reuters news agency said the talks focused on building a regional non-aggression network, in addition to US-Iran talks, Houthi rebels' attacks on Saudi Arabia, the Strait of Hormuz and the US naval blockade.”

“Persian Gulf leaders fear a renewed U.S.-Iran war as diplomacy sputters - - At a Persian Gulf security summit in Bahrain, diplomats warned that a renewed U.S.-Iran war could be more destructive. - Washington and Tehran have both signaled interest in a…”

“Iran’s Khamenei gives government powers to hold talks on war AI generated TEHRAN – Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said his government has been granted more authority by the country’s supreme leader to pursue peace talks, signalling a potential diplomatic…”

“Earlier in the day, Iran said it had a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with Washington, shortening the timeline from an earlier proposal that was expected to take seven days.”

“…athering to focus on economic issues, including global energy supplies and the related question of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has menaced shipping since the United States and Israel launched a war against the country in…”

“Other items topping the agenda include the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has caused disruption to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz waterway and driven a spike in fuel prices.”

“Other items topping the agenda include the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has caused disruption to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz waterway and driven a spike in fuel prices.”

“Iran has threatened to use 'new weapons' against the US if Donald Trump decides to launch further strikes against it following his humiliating defeat at home.”

“Andy Burnham said the world has an “opportunity” to focus on ending the Iran war and easing the cost of living following the US midterm elections in which Donald Trump’s Republican Party suffered a series of crushing defeats.”

“Andy Burnham said the world has an “opportunity” to focus on ending the Iran war and easing the cost of living following the US midterm elections in which Donald Trump’s Republican Party suffered a series of crushing defeats.”

“President Donald Trump launched strikes on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on the eve of the US mid-term elections, resuming a conflict with Iran that has languished in a stalemate for months.”

“US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island ahead of midterms as Trump says deal ‘could happen’ US officials say covert strikes were aimed at deterring Tehran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to report Iran’s Qeshm Island was struck on…”

“The United States has conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official has said on the eve of crucial midterm elections.”

“In that scenario, "even occasional tensions in the Strait of Hormuz won't pull America into war," according to the US-based analyst. 5.”

“In that scenario, "even occasional tensions in the Strait of Hormuz won't pull America into war," according to the US-based analyst. 5.”

“In that scenario, "even occasional tensions in the Strait of Hormuz won't pull America into war," according to the US-based analyst. 5.”

“Araghchi last month proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the US agreed to lift its blockade of Iranian ports, release frozen Iranian assets and waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales, among other conditions.”

“Efforts to open dialogue with Iran 'a positive step' In an interview with Al Jazeera, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that a US effort to open dialogue with Iran is "a positive step", and that talks with Qatari mediators have resulted in reducing…”

“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.”

“Iran security chief says US letter signals ‘positive’ shift US Vice-President JD Vance has sent a letter to Iran’s security chief in a reported effort to revive talks and avert further strikes.”

“The US vice president reportedly wrote to the head of Iran’s top security body to restart truce talks, Gulf states are driving a deal to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran would “give diplomacy a chance.””

“Sources familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal that the US vice president wrote to Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in an effort to revive the talks.”

“… Middle East amid concerns he will launch a fresh attack on Iran after the US midterms conclude next week America has deployed a third carrier group, led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt (pictured) Things escalated on Friday when the President appeared to…”

“US President Donald Trump has hinted that his forces in the Mideast would resume strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections on Nov 3.”

“Oman rescues 25 from burning ship, Iran halts tankers AI generated MUSCAT, Oman – Oman said on Oct 30 it had rescued 25 sailors from a merchant ship set ablaze in an attack, as Iran reported three oil tankers were halted while crossing the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Iran has, however, recently stepped up its attacks on ships that it sees as using the waterway without proper authorization.”

“Trump tied the decision to criticism from left wing politicians, while US forces struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“We have just seen a ‘defensive’ raid on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“It already carried out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to US officials, who described the attacks as limited and defensive.”

“Iran’s armed forces could deploy new weapons and tactics against the US, Israel and other countries, which would be the third major conflict between the countries since June last year.”

“Officials from the Gulf states are “braced for the worst” as they wait for Washington’s response to an Iranian proposal that could reopen the strait of Hormuz before the US midterm elections on Tuesday.”

“The US sees such an arrangement as potentially helping not only to end the Ukraine war but also to ease longstanding tensions between Moscow and America's European allies.”

“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, however, has demanded certain conditions be met before it will talk again about its nuclear programme – including an end to the US naval blockade of its ports in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of sanctions and a guarantee there will be no…”

“US officials believe some European leaders are risking continental security by ramping up their public warnings against Moscow, according to sources.”

“… Secretary John Phelan Three weeks after George was let go, Hegseth ousted the head of the Navy, replacing him with then-undersecretary Hung Cao on an acting basis, shortly after Iran’s move to shut off the Strait of Hormuz caused a spike in global oil…”

“Trump trolls Iran by renaming the Strait of Hormuz shipping route after himself Donald Trump taunted Iran as he labelled the Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait” after Tehran proposed a deal to open the key waterway within a week if the US meets certain conditions.”

“…all Street Journal has also reported that Trump rejected an Iranian offer conveyed through intermediaries under which Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks over its nuclear programme in exchange for an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian…”

“Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks Sept 29 - US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release…”

“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 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.”

“Iran president sends US defiant message over potential talks AI generated NEW YORK – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country would not allow freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while sanctions and a US blockade remain in place,…”

“They are aware that the retaliation will be fierce, yet they continue to attack Saudi Arabia to fulfil Iran’s agenda that seeks heightened tensions before the United States midterms.”

“It was the single most deadly attack on any Gulf country since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran in February.”

“Both Trump and Iran insist the American election calendar has no effect on their decisions on how to end the seven-month-old conflict. - Attack on Saudi airport killed 12 and wounded more than 300: authorities - Trump says Ukraine should get a new president…”

“…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…”

“…he U.S. got a few small things — agreement to lower tariffs on $60B worth of goods, some purchases of specific items (such as agricultural and coal), the standing up of an AI dialogue, and alignment on major goals with regard to Iran and the Strait of…”

“Both also said that Iran should honor its stated commitment to not develop nuclear weapons, and that no country should charge a toll on international waterways, in a reference to the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen significantly reduced traffic since the…”

“Beijing made no commitments to pressure Iran into finding a solution to the ongoing Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global trade.”

“Burnham's predecessor, Keir Starmer, before falling out over the UK's unwillingness to join the US-Israeli war on Iran.”

“… through today: a lot of common ground on the cost of living, we agreed around the conflict in the Middle East and the importance of bringing an end to it, getting the Strait [of Hormuz] open, and obviously making sure that Iran doesn't end up a nuclear…”

“…nham will urge Trump to provide more interceptor missiles for Ukraine, as well as discuss ways to restore the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which for the most part have been blocked since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran in…”

“… Russian invasion – also rebuked Mr Trump on X, writing: 'It is sickening that the US is now lifting sanctions on Russian fuel, and transparently ridiculous to blame Ukraine for the spike in prices that obviously began with the closure of the Strait of…”

“… move likely to create a fresh crisis with Washington’s Nato allies, Trump announced the deal with Putin on his Truth Social network, saying it was essential to reduce fuel prices in the US, which have soared as a result of his decision to go to war with…”

“- Published Prices for gasoline and diesel have more than doubled since the US-Israel conflict with Iran began in February, affecting transport businesses, farmers and anyone who drives a vehicle in America.”

“There have been protests in recent months over the UK government’s decision to allow the US to use RAF Fairford to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the strait of Hormuz.”

“The British government gave authorisation to the US to use RAF Fairford to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“The British government gave authorisation to the U.S. to use RAF Fairford to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Netanyahu claimed Sunday that Israel had "intelligence signs that our enemies, Iran and its proxies, could challenge us with attacks in order to disrupt the elections."”

“… State Department had initially acknowledged departures if diplomats only from Saudi Arabia, but an American official told Bloomberg News Friday that staffing changes are taking place more broadly as Iran intensifies attacks on ships near the Strait of…”

“The incident followed Iranian claims that seven oil tankers had caught fire or sustained damage in and around the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, while on Wednesday, Iran also announced what it describes as a shift towards an “offensive” military…”

“Washington is also seeking to use the threat of renewed military action as leverage in negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz, the report said.”

“Iran on Saturday vowed not to allow US military ships into the Persian Gulf “under any circumstances”, as tensions with Washington escalated amid threats of further military action by the United States.”

“Iran says US military not allowed to enter Gulf ‘under any circumstances’ TEHRAN – Iran said on Oct 24 that US military ships would never be allowed to enter the Gulf “under any circumstances” and President Donald Trump will “take that dream to his grave”.”

“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.”

“Hegseth’s visit comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East war as tensions flare between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and as Yemen’s Iran-allied 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.”

“Under the agreement, the US was to lift its naval blockade within 30 days, the Strait of Hormuz was to reopen, and about $24bn in estimated frozen Iranian assets was to be released in phases over 60 days of further talks, including negotiations on Iran’s…”

“Sheikh Saoud, also minister of state for defence affairs, told the Global Security Forum in Doha that Qatar was using lessons from the Iran war to better protect itself and develop new defence plans with its neighbours.”

“His remarks come amid continued instability in the Strait of Hormuz – a vital waterway for global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments – following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the region.”

“Meanwhile, Mr Zelensky, attending a summit in Brussels on Friday, signalled that he agreed with the suggestion he was being made a scapegoat by Mr Trump for soaring fuel prices driven by the Iran war, which was launched by the US and Israel in February.”

“Meanwhile, Mr Zelensky, attending a summit in Brussels on Friday, signalled that he agreed with the suggestion he was being made a scapegoat by Mr Trump for soaring fuel prices driven by the Iran war, which was launched by the US and Israel in February.”

“Zelensky later said that multiple Ukrainian power stations had been hit and that “Ukrainian skies have been infested with Russian ‘shaheds’ all day,” referring to a type of drone originally designed by Iran that is now used extensively by Russia.”

“Trump, whose war against Iran has led to global oil shortages, has blamed Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries for sending diesel prices soaring, creating major risks for his party in US elections next month.”

“Donald Trump is weighing whether to resume strikes on Iran before next month's midterm elections The White House has asked the Pentagon to draw up options for fresh strikes on Iran that could be launched before next month's midterms US cruise missiles are…”

“Oil prices have risen sharply amid fears about escalating tensions in the Middle East and a squeeze on production from the threat of a hurricane off the US coast.”

“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.”

“US President Donald Trump ruled out an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz last week, hours after Iran put forward a roadmap to reopening the strait, through which one-fifth of global oil and natural gas is shipped during peacetime.”

“The US military has rejected claims by Iran's Revolutionary Guard that it seized an advanced American underwater vehicle carrying out surveillance in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claims to have intercepted a US underwater vehicle during a reconnaissance mission in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“…is have driven a lightning offensive to the Red Sea coast and into Yemen’s strategic heights as part of a push for control of the Bab el-Mandeb shipping route, through which the world’s largest oil exporter has moved oil since Iran closed the Strait of…”

“Burnham’s first face-to-face meeting with Trump is a significant moment, with the US president still said to be angry over the UK’s refusal to support his military action in Iran, and ongoing tensions over levels of defence spending.”

“Iran awaiting response from Trump on proposal to open strait of Hormuz in six days Iran has said it has told Donald Trump it is willing to open the strait of Hormuz in six days, and to start talks on its nuclear program the day after, so long as the US lifts…”

“Locked in a tight race to stay in power in October 27 elections, Netanyahu used the global platform at the UN General Assembly to attack everyone from the leaders of Iran to New York’s first Muslim mayor and partners Britain, France and Turkey.”

“"Iran is a friendly, allied, and brotherly country to us, but it does not direct us.”

“While the Yemen civil war predates the US-Iran war by years, renewed fighting in Yemen pits allies of Washington and Tehran against each other while the two foes are stalemated in the Gulf.”

“…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.”

“(Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao admitted last month that Iran “blew the hell out of Bahrain.”) The loss of Manama led to supply shortages and poor morale aboard the USS Lincoln and other ships patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, bedeviling Secretary of Defense…”

“US tells ships to avoid unnecessary transits through Hormuz AI generated The US military said vessels that have no need to move between ports in the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz should stay away, as tensions ratchet up in the region.”

“…e themselves to have, matters an awful lot when it comes to American policy in the Middle East; tensions with Iran are still high, and though it's receded from view to some degree, shipping is still snarled in the Strait of Hormuz, with no resolution in…”

“The escalation has also opened another front in the US-Israeli war on Iran.”

“Trump also claimed that the US now controls the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route that has remained central to the confrontation with Iran.”

“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.”

“The comments come as attacks have increased in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over concerns about a return to all-out war.”

“According to Iranian state television, the Revolutionary Guard navy this week again threatened to strike U.S. military bases in the region if the United States keeps helping guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for the…”

“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.”

“Iran says seven oil tankers have sustained damage in the Strait of Hormuz in a single day, marking the highest daily toll since the US-Israel war with Tehran began.”

“Billionaire investor Peter Thiel does not think the US should have started the war with Iran – a notable break from one of President Trump’s most loyal supporters less than two weeks ahead of the midterm elections.”

“According to the New York Times report, which quoted US officials, targets would likely include Iran’s energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and arsenals of missiles and drones, with the objective of pushing Iran into a deal to end the war and reopen the…”

“The thinking within the administration is that if the US could push Iran to the brink economically, new military strikes now could push it to negotiate an end to the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the US officials said.”

“Qatar and France have called for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of the so-called ceasefire in Gaza, after the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met French President Emmanuel Macron in Doha.”

“He declares his Gulf tour objectives achieved after securing a crucial gas deal with Qatar as he seeks to lower tensions over living costs in France.”

“Oman, a key United Kingdom military ally which borders the vital Hormuz waterway, has acted as a mediator in talks between the United States and Iran since the US-Israel war against Iran started in late February.”

“He addresses the serious impact of increased US sanctions on the Iranian economy, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and a series of broken agreements that, he argues, have destroyed Tehran’s trust in Washington.”

“Iran’s IRGC spokesman Brigadier-General Hossein Mohebbi threatens to target undersea communication cables in the Strait of Hormuz if US attacks disrupt Iran’s regional security.”

“…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…”

“…Dover Port after collecting them from the middle of the English Channel on October 6 One figure who the president has consistently sparred with is Emmanuel Macron, who Trump earlier this year singled out for a lack of assistance in the US-Israel war with…”

“They believed they had a plan that’s very similar to Venezuela, where they’re going to go in, use massive force, and decapitate the Iranian regime.”

“Diesel fuel in the US remained steadily under $4 a gallon from August 2025 until just after the Trump administration and Israel launched a joint Feb. 28 attack on Iran, prompting the Islamic Republic to shutter the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping…”

“Live updates, Iran war live: Trump claims US Navy blockade stops Iranian ships in Hormuz The UK Foreign Office says it advises against “all but essential travel” to Saudi Arabia, after attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on the country.”

“Meanwhile, Mr Zelensky, attending a summit in Brussels on Friday, signalled that he agreed with the suggestion he was being made a scapegoat by Mr Trump for soaring fuel prices driven by the Iran war, which was launched by the US and Israel in February.”

“That remark appeared to be a dig at US President Donald Trump, who last weekend blindsided the Ukrainian president by announcing that Kyiv and Moscow had agreed not to target each other’s energy facilities.”

“The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors are gathering in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday amid an uncertain global outlook shaped by the US-Israel war on Iran.”

“The US president has demanded that Ukraine stop striking Russian oil refineries, which he has blamed for the high cost of diesel, although most analysts say that the closure of the strait of Hormuz after the US-Israel attack on Iran has had a far larger…”

“With trade through the Strait of Hormuz already obstructed by the war with Iran, disruption at both ends of the Arabian Peninsula threatens international commerce and energy markets.”

“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.”

“Active hostilities have largely ended since the June memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US, but attacks on ships passing through the global oil chokepoint – the Strait of Hormuz – have continued.”

“Now, what we've seen is since about end of February of this year, the price of diesel went up globally, most notably because of the US war in Iran.”

“The talks also come against the backdrop of the wider US-Israel war on Iran, with Tehran potentially seeking to avoid being dragged into another confrontation.”

“…pporter of Ukraine - posted on social media last night: 'It is sickening that the USA is now lifting sanctions on Russian fuel, and transparently ridiculous to blame Ukraine for the spike in prices that obviously began with the closure of the Strait of…”

“US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade Oct 10 - The US military said on Saturday it had disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship's crew ignored warnings and attempted to run a naval blockade against…”

“Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is reviewing the US response to its seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and that Iran will respond within the “next few days”.”

“Both Rogers and El-Sayed agreed the US-Israeli war against Iran should end, but they had opposite views on Washington’s relationship with Israel and its role in the conflict.”

“The USS Abraham Lincoln steamed into its homeport at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado on Thursday, ending a record-setting deployment in the Middle East amid the war against Iran.”

“Since the fighting with Iran began at the end of February, the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut, and American drivers have been paying for it ever since.”

“The Trump administration has rejected Tehran’s proposal for a seven-day deal focused first on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, in which the US would lift sanctions and unfreeze Iranian funds while nuclear talks were postponed.”

“The war, which began with joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, has severely disrupted shipping through the strait -- a crucial route for Gulf exports -- after both Iran and the US imposed their own naval blockades.”

“The former public health official has made opposing the war in Iran, as well as most US foreign intervention, one of his biggest campaign issues.”

“Heavy fighting has flared across several Yemeni frontlines for weeks after a dormant civil war reignited as part of broader US-Iran tensions, with Houthis attempting to secure the strategic strait while firing drones and missiles at Saudi targets.”

“As Iran war smolders, shunned Eritrea looks to come in from the cold ASMARA, Oct 5 - When Halima Mohammed was six, her parents dropped her off in the desert at Revolution School, where the children of Eritrean guerrilla fighters were raised while their…”

“It is unclear precisely what prompted the withdrawal, which comes as the US and Israel remain embroiled in a war against Iran.”

“Iran vowed on Sunday to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut unless the US meets its demands, with Tehran warning there is 'no military solution' to the situation.”

“And nine in 10 say the conflict with Iran is making U.S. gas and oil prices either a lot or a little higher.”

“The Iranian government has repeatedly condemned US military actions in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Authorities believe that Iran might be looking to shift strategy just as the US finds greater success in loosening Iran´s grip over the Strait of Hormuz and getting Gulf allies' oil to market, while a Navy blockade is shutting down Iran´s own oil exports.”

“President Donald Trump has said that the US could ask European countries to release diesel reserves, as Washington tries to rein in rising diesel prices due to the war on Iran.”

“…raq’s foreign minister called his country “a victim” of the US-Iran war Thursday and said Baghdad is reluctant to agree to American requests to sanction Iranian airlines — making the remarks one day after President Trump announced the withdrawal of US troops…”

“On the Middle East, Putin said he hoped the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to shipping and that sanctions on Iran would be lifted.”

“Under the plan, the US would have lifted its blockade of Iranian ports and Iran would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.”

“On Saturday, US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s offer for a seven-day truce that would see it reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for economic relief and other conditions.”

“The talks in Washington, DC, on Monday came as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its eighth month, with diplomacy at a stalemate as mediators continue to pass messages between the parties.”

“Mediators work to contain tensions After US President Donald Trump said he had rejected conditions put forward by Iran for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicated that mediators were expected to facilitate further diplomatic exchanges between the…”

“The new rules were released shortly after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices soaring.”

“As part of previous negotiations aimed at ending its war on Iran, the United States offered to sell Tehran uranium for use in a civilian programme, but Iran refused, a top US official said on Sunday.”

“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.”

“Iran and Palestine In Sharif’s UN address, he also referenced the US-Israeli war that was launched against Iran in late February, as well as Islamabad’s role as a co-mediator.”

“…sperson added, “The Trump administration has clearly demonstrated its resolve and commitment to confront Iran and its proxies throughout the region, and we will not hesitate to use all available tools to counter the full range of Iran’s destabilizing…”

“He said they agreed to “act together to ease tensions in the energy markets, by protecting critical infrastructure in the Middle East and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.””

“Oil rises to $100 ahead of potential US-Iran talks Oil prices gained this morning as the market steadied after several days of declines, with investors awaiting developments on potential US-Iran talks at the United Nations General Assembly this week.”

“…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…”

“The UN chief outlined the real-life impacts that the Russia-Ukraine war and the US-Israel war on Iran are having on people, particularly around food accessibility, rising fuel prices and global inflation.”

“Oil prices fell more than 3% Monday as vessel traffic and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz picked up, although the Strait has remained largely closed and uncertainty persisted over U.S.-Iran tensions.”

“…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…”

“The escalation has also raised the stakes for global energy supplies, as the Iran-aligned Houthis tightened their grip on the Red Sea, which has been used as an alternative route for Saudi oil exports amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.”

“US, China trade teams set to huddle in New York on tariffs, AI and Iran AI generated NEW YORK – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead talks on trade and other pressure points on Sept 20 in New York ahead of next…”