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- US-Iran deal window closes as Hormuz standoff hardens — August 18, 2026
US-Iran interim deal talks hit the 60-day deadline with Washington rejecting an extension, Tehran setting a “few weeks” ultimatum, and Hormuz traffic still choked. The diplomatic clock is now tied directly to blockade pressure and renewed escalation threats.
In this episode- US rules out Iran truce extension as Tehran official sets new deadline | Iran International — Iran International
US rules out Iran truce extension as Tehran official sets new deadline | Iran International
Latest NewsThe 60-day period associated with the Iran-US interim peace deal ended Monday without a breakthrough, with Washington rejecting an extension and a senior Iranian official saying the US had a few weeks to meet the agreement’s terms before further talks.President Donald Trump said he did not…- Iran threatens 'full offensive' while Trump rejects ceasefire extension - The Business Times — The Business Times
Iran threatens 'full offensive' while Trump rejects ceasefire extension - The Business Times
# Iran threatens ‘full offensive’ while Trump rejects ceasefire extensionTrump says US would “bomb” ally Oman if it “got in the way” in negotiations with IranPublished Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · 11:25 PM — Updated Tue, Aug 18, 2026 · 12:56 PM- Teheran said the interim MOU gave it the right to manage the…- Turkey FM discusses Hormuz reopening, US-Iran ceasefire with Araghchi | Iran International — Iran International
Turkey FM discusses Hormuz reopening, US-Iran ceasefire with Araghchi | Iran International
Latest NewsTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and maintain the ceasefire between the United States and Iran in a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, a Turkish diplomatic source said.#### Iran weighs gasoline rationing as fuel deficit…- US-Iran 60-day MOU expires with key goals unmet, leaving path to peace uncertain - Daily Excelsior — Daily Excelsior
US-Iran 60-day MOU expires with key goals unmet, leaving path to peace uncertain - Daily Excelsior
# US-Iran 60-day MOU expires with key goals unmet, leaving path to peace uncertain## TEHRAN, Aug 17 : A 60-day deadline set under a US-Iran memorandum of understanding expired on Monday without the two sides reaching a broader agreement to end their war, resolve the dispute over Tehran's nuclear…Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected].
7 min - US rules out Iran truce extension as Tehran official sets new deadline | Iran International — Iran International
- Iran Holds Hormuz Line as U.S. Broadens Pressure — August 17, 2026
Iran and the Strait of Hormuz dominate the war’s latest turn: Tehran says U.S. contacts are not negotiations, Oman has a safe-route understanding, and Washington is pairing blockade talk with tougher economic pressure.
In this episode- Iran has not decided to resume US talks, says Hormuz shipping depends on US meeting conditions | BOE Report — BOE Report
Iran has not decided to resume US talks, says Hormuz shipping depends on US meeting conditions | BOE Report
Iran has not decided to resume talks with the United States, and messages being exchanged via Qatar and Pakistan do not amount to negotiations, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in an interview published on Saturday.Araqchi told Iranian news outlet Shahrara News that separate talks…- Iran says it reached Hormuz deal with Oman, reopening hinges on end to US blockade | Iran International — Iran International
Iran says it reached Hormuz deal with Oman, reopening hinges on end to US blockade | Iran International
Latest NewsIran and Oman have agreed on a safe route for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz over the past three weeks of talks, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Saturday.Baghaei said discussions with Muscat were continuing on other issues, but the arrangement for safe…- U.S. to use new economic tactics on Iran; Navy to relieve carrier — CNBC
U.S. to use new economic tactics on Iran; Navy to relieve carrier
Key Points- The U.S. will be applying economic measures "that have never been seen on Iran," according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. can keep a naval blockade of Iran going "indefinitely."- President Donald Trump claimed that after the U.S. defeats Iran, "pretty soon I'll be…- With talks between U.S. and Iran stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players - Anchorage Daily News — Anchorage Daily News
With talks between U.S. and Iran stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players - Anchorage Daily News
# With talks between U.S. and Iran stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European playersPublished: 1 day agoSecretary of State Marco Rubio arrives with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, to the Treaty Room at the State Department, Tuesday, Aug. 11,…- Lebanon's PM urges timetable for Israeli withdrawal as ... — Al Jazeera
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[Live](/video/live)[News](/news/)|[Israel attacks Lebanon](/tag/israel-lebanon/)# Lebanon’s PM urges timetable for Israeli withdrawal as Hezbollah slams deal*Hezbollah criticises Beirut’s approach, accusing officials of exposing the Lebanese army to risks and Israeli pressure.*SaveShare![This picture taken from the southern Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah…Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected].
9 min - Iran has not decided to resume US talks, says Hormuz shipping depends on US meeting conditions | BOE Report — BOE Report
- Hormuz Becomes the Bargaining Chip as US-Iran Deal Nears Expiry — August 14, 2026
Strait of Hormuz is hardening into the central US-Iran bargaining chip as Tehran eyes tighter controls before the June memorandum expires Sunday, while traffic drops and reports of renewed strike pressure raise escalation risks.
In this episode- 'Better than nukes'? Iran digs in on Hormuz as US deal ... — Iran International
'Better than nukes'? Iran digs in on Hormuz as US deal nears end | Iran International
Latest NewsIran is doubling down on control of the Strait of Hormuz, with some in Tehran now arguing the strategic leverage it provides is more valuable than a nuclear weapon.Tehran’s drive to turn that control into lasting economic and political leverage—through shipping routes, mine clearance and…- Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed Houthis kill 6 in Red Sea, authorities say — CBS News
Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz and might "keep it"
Follow updates on the war in the Middle East for Thursday, Aug. 13, here. See earlier coverage below.## What to know about the Iran war:- President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, a claim Iran has disputed and that comes as ships are hesitant to pass through the…- CENTCOM chief pushes for renewed US-Israeli strikes on ... — Garowe Online
CENTCOM chief pushes for renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Israeli TV reports
### CENTCOM chief pushes for renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Israeli TV reports- Staff Reporter GAROWE ONLINE- Posted On 13-08-2026, 06:08PMWASHINGTON — The commander of U.S. Central Command, Adm. Brad Cooper, has told Israeli officials that he is pushing for renewed strikes against Iran and a…Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected].
6 min - 'Better than nukes'? Iran digs in on Hormuz as US deal ... — Iran International
- Iran Denies Ceasefire as U.S. Disables Blockade Ship — August 13, 2026
Iran denied extending a U.S. ceasefire as Qatar pointed to technical progress on Hormuz talks, while CENTCOM said it disabled the Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman—signs diplomacy and blockade enforcement are moving at once.
In this episode- Iran denies extending ceasefire with US, says agreement never entered implementation — Ynet News
Iran denies extending ceasefire with US, says agreement never entered implementation
SearchChannelsSites & SourcesContact- Contact us- Privacy Policy- Terms of Use- Accessibility Statement# Iran denies extending ceasefire with US, says agreement never entered implementation phase## Tehran rejects report claiming Washington and Iran agreed to prolong a 60-day ceasefire, saying the…- US Disables Ship in Iran Blockade Action — NewKerala
# US Disables Ship in Iran Blockade Action
Author: IANSPublished: 2026-08-12T00:00:00Source: newkerala.com (newkerala.com)Language: en## StoryUS Disables Ship in Iran Blockade ActionWed, 12 Aug 2026 ·LIVEUpdated Aug 12, 2026 ·…Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected].
5 min - Iran denies extending ceasefire with US, says agreement never entered implementation — Ynet News
- Hormuz talks harden as Red Sea attacks widen the war — August 12, 2026
Strait of Hormuz negotiations hit a harder impasse as Iran’s Rezaei sets sweeping reopening conditions, Trump pivots back to sanctions, and a Houthi strike in the Red Sea turns deadly—raising pressure on diplomacy, shipping, and U.S. war planning.
In this episode- Iran's Rezaei sets sweeping conditions for Hormuz reopening as US talks hit new impasse — Gulf News
# Iran's Rezaei sets sweeping conditions for Hormuz reopening as US talks hit new impasse
Author: Jay HilotinPublished: 2026-08-12T03:55:00+04:00Source: gulfnews.com (gulfnews.com)Language: en## StoryIran's Rezaei sets sweeping conditions for Hormuz reopening as US talks hit new impasse[https://gulfnews.com/](https://gulfnews.com/)…- After talks with Iran fizzle, Trump turns back to sanctions - WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta — WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
After talks with Iran fizzle, Trump turns back to sanctions - WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
# Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzleBy JOSH BOAK and FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated PressAugust 11, 2026 at 12:02 am EDTExpandTrump President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in Morristown, N.J. (AP…- Iran-backed Houthis launch deadly attack on ship in Red Sea — BBC News
# Iran-backed Houthis launch deadly attack on ship in Red Sea | BBC News
## BBC News20000000 subscribers222 likes### Description11602 viewsPosted: 11 Aug 2026Iran War Today looks at the latest stories to come out of the region:Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have launched their first deadly strike of the US-Israel war with Iran so far with an attack on a ship in the Red Sea.Donald Trump…- Pentagon ties new casualty category to end of ‘Operation Epic Fury’ — Chicago Tribune
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Sign up for email newsletters### Share this:![]()Sign up for email newsletterseNewspaperTrending:# Pentagon ties new casualty category for renewed US-Iran fighting to the end of ‘Operation Epic Fury’### Share this:![A U.S. Army carry team moves a…Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected].
7 min - Iran's Rezaei sets sweeping conditions for Hormuz reopening as US talks hit new impasse — Gulf News
- US-Iran Talks Stall as Hormuz Pressure Builds — August 11, 2026
US-Iran negotiations are stuck in a Hormuz stalemate: Trump says Washington is only “semi-negotiating,” Tehran denies direct talks, and analysts warn the blockade is pressuring Washington as much as Iran.
In this episode- Iran war live: US 'semi-negotiating' with Tehran; Israel ... — Al Jazeera
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[Live](/video/live)**Live updates**Live updates,# Iran war live: US ‘semi-negotiating’ with Tehran; Israel rejects Gaza plan*Trump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran, as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan.*![People walk in Tehran's traditional main bazaar, Iran, Saturday, Aug. 8,…Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected].
3 min - Iran war live: US 'semi-negotiating' with Tehran; Israel ... — Al Jazeera
- Hormuz blockade count rises as off-ramp pressure builds — August 10, 2026
CENTCOM says it has redirected 53 commercial vessels in a U.S. blockade against Iran, while Tehran points to an Oman framework and Iraq seeks oil-export arrangements through Hormuz. The pressure is paired with reporting that Gen. Dan Caine wants an off-ramp.
In this episode- CENTCOM Redirects 53 Ships in Iran Blockade; Vance on Hormuz — New Kerala
CENTCOM Redirects 53 Ships in Iran Blockade; Vance on Hormuz
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 ·LIVEUpdated Aug 9, 2026 · 02:55Middle East News Updated Aug 9, 2026# CENTCOM Redirects 53 Vessels in US Blockade Against Iran; JD Vance Talks Strait of HormuzUS Central Command reported redirecting 53 commercial vessels, disabling two, and boarding two as part of its naval blockade against Iran, with over 30…- Iran says Hormuz framework agreed with Oman - World - DAWN.COM — DAWN
Iran says Hormuz framework agreed with Oman - World - DAWN.COM
## Iran says Hormuz framework agreed with OmanAgencies Published August 8, 2026 Updated August 8, 2026 07:35am0FISHERMEN sail their boat past container ships anchored near Bab al-Mandeb strait, off Yemen’s coast in the Gulf of Aden.—AFPListen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5xcommentsJoin our Whatsapp ChannelAdd Dawn as a trusted…- Iraq in talks with Iran over oil exports through Hormuz | Iran International — Iran International
Iraq in talks with Iran over oil exports through Hormuz | Iran International
Latest NewsIraq is in talks with Iran over arrangements that would allow Iraqi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, but no such mechanism is currently active, the Iraqi oil minister said on Saturday, according to the state news agency.Basim Mohammed said Iraq was currently producing about 2.7 million barrels…- Sources: Top US general seeks an off-ramp from Iran war as military options remain limited - Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV | — WISH-TV
Sources: Top US general seeks an off-ramp from Iran war - Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV |
# Sources: Top US general seeks an off-ramp from Iran war# Mideast on edge as President Trump admits weapon strain(CNN) — Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has privately told senior advisers of President Donald Trump in recent weeks that the United…Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected].
7 min - CENTCOM Redirects 53 Ships in Iran Blockade; Vance on Hormuz — New Kerala
- Hormuz Deal Teeters as Iran Raises the Price — August 09, 2026
Strait of Hormuz talks hit a harder Iranian line as Tehran demands U.S. military withdrawal, sanctions relief and compensation, while Washington adds banking sanctions and CENTCOM says the blockade has redirected 51 commercial vessels.
In this episode- Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself — NBC News
Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news
Iran issues new demands over Strait of Hormuz01:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleAug. 8, 2026, 9:17 AM EDT / Updated Aug. 8, 2026, 3:53 PM EDT / Source: The Associated PressBy The Associated PressIran issued dramatic new demands around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab…- U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions - CBS News — CBS News
U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions - CBS News
The Trump administration on Friday announced its eighth round of Iran-related sanctions as diplomats race to secure a deal on the Strait of Hormuz.The new sanctions target Iran's banking system and companies across multiple countries that the Treasury Department says launder hundreds of millions of dollars."Every…- US forces redirect 51 commercial vessels amid Iran blockade | arabtimes — arabtimes
US forces redirect 51 commercial vessels amid Iran blockade | arabtimes
# US forces redirect 51 commercial vessels amid Iran blockade07/08/2026Share:07/08/2026Share:Add as Preferred Source on GoogleWASHINGTON, Aug. 7: US forces have redirected 51 commercial vessels as part of a blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Friday.CENTCOM said its…- Crews on hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf stuck at sea, many in dire conditions - The Globe and Mail — The Globe and Mail
Crews on hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf stuck at sea, many in dire conditions - The Globe and Mail
The Globe and MailCrews on hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf stuck at sea, many in dire conditionsPaul Waldie Europe CorrespondentLondonPublished YesterdayOpen this photo in gallery:A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, in June.…- Live - Iran says Hormuz to stay closed unless US accepts its terms — Iran International
Live - Washington looks for an off-ramp as Tehran fights to retain Hormuz leverage | Iran International
**LIVE**# Washington looks for an off-ramp as Tehran fights to retain Hormuz leverage**Summary*** US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a 30- to 60-day ceasefire with Iran could come within days, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lowering energy prices.* Gen. Dan Caine,…Daily TopFive for Iran War Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected].
9 min - Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself — NBC News
- Saudi Pact Raises Stakes as Hormuz Deal Takes Shape — August 08, 2026
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a NATO-style mutual-defense pact as Iranian-backed attacks widen, while Hormuz talks center on a reported 60-day no-fee lane plan. The stakes: regional deterrence, shipping safety, and what sanctions relief can actually buy.
In this episode- Live updates: US-Iran war news; Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign NATO-style defense pact amid widening Iran conflict | CNN — CNN
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Live Updates# Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign NATO-style defense pact amid widening Iran conflict![Senior lawmakers in Iran have come out criticizing Saudi Arabia's new defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan, saying it will do little to safeguard them for future possible attacks. CNN's Leila Garagozlu breaks down the conflicting messages coming from Iran…
- Iran Update Special Report, August 7, 2026 | ISW — Institute for the Study of War
Iran Update Special Report, August 7, 2026 | ISW
Middle EastIran & ProxiesIran Update# Iran Update Special Report, August 7, 2026###### August 7, 2026## Jump to# Iran Update Special Report, August 7, 2026The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute are publishing daily updates to provide analysis on the war…- Iran war: Deal close to reopen Strait of Hormuz? - YouTube — Channel 4 News
# Iran and Oman close to deal for Strait of Hormuz
## Channel 4 News4220000 subscribers67 likes### Description2530 viewsPosted: 6 Aug 2026Iran claims that a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is on the verge of being finalised after both countries reportedly agreed coordinates to allow shipping routes through the critical waterway.[Subscribe to our Substack newsletter:…- Step Back — As US-Iran talks advance, what would “sanctions relief” actually mean in practice—and who has the authority to deliver it or restore it if the agreement breaks down?Background sources
- What's in the Iran deal Trump says he's ready to sign — Barak Ravid
- Breaking down Iran's potential windfall from Trump deal — Dave Lawler,Barak Ravid
- US waives Iran sanctions, Trump says he will 'do what I have to' if Tehran misbehaves - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012 — Al Monitor
- US says Iran will buy its goods: What could US-Iran trade look like? | Explainer | Al Jazeera — Yashraj Sharma
- U.S. and Iran reach deal but need Trump's approval, officials say — Barak Ravid
- Does Trump have to submit the Iran memorandum of understanding to Congress? | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera — Joseph Stepansky
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9 min - Live updates: US-Iran war news; Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign NATO-style defense pact amid widening Iran conflict | CNN — CNN
- Hormuz Bargaining Meets Blockade Math — August 07, 2026
Strait of Hormuz talks are turning on Iran’s demand for sanctions relief and toll-free transit, even as CENTCOM says 48 vessels have been diverted under the U.S. blockade. Israel’s latest southern Lebanon strikes add pressure on the wider ceasefire map.
In this episode- Iran wants sanctions relief in exchange for toll-free Hormuz transit | The National — The National
Iran wants sanctions relief in exchange for toll-free Hormuz transit | The National
- My Profile- Saved articles- Newsletters- Sign outRegisterSign inRegisterPlay in EnglishPlay in ArabicListen to articleSave articleShare articleTalks have 'produced understandings on several routes for entering and exiting the Strait of Hormuz', sources have told The National. Reuters#…- CENTCOM Says 48 Vessels Diverted Under Iran Naval ... — IranWire
CENTCOM Says 48 Vessels Diverted Under Iran Naval Blockade
# CENTCOM Says 48 Vessels Diverted Under Iran Naval BlockadeAugust 6, 2026IranWireU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces have forced 48 commercial vessels to alter their course since the resumption of the naval blockade on Iranian ports. Additionally, two ships were disabled and two others were…- Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11 | Israel | The Guardian — The Guardian
# Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11Hits on two towns among…- August 4, 2026 - Iran continues Hormuz talks with Oman ... — CNN
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Live Updates# Trump calls off Iran strikes, warns of ‘last chance’ to sign a deal## Here's the latest## Iran was ready…- Step Back — With Iran seeking sanctions relief in exchange for toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, what would a workable reopening deal actually require—and how could the parties verify that ships are genuinely safe to transit rather than merely promised safe passage?Background sources
- OFAC Alert: Sanctions Risks of Iranian Demands for Strait ... — Treasury
- Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping ... — Jonathan Saul
- What will it take to get ships going through the Strait of Hormuz again? — Jennifer Parker
- Iran's Hormuz toll proposal violates global trade norms | AP News — AP News
- Even with an Iran war deal, oil won't immediately flow in Strait of Hormuz | AP News — AP News
- Strait of Hormuz reopens: But can ships’ safety be assured? | Explainer | Al Jazeera — Yashraj Sharma
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10 min - Iran wants sanctions relief in exchange for toll-free Hormuz transit | The National — The National
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