TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held meetings with senior Iraqi political and provincial officials on the sidelines of the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, with discussions focusing on facilitating the movement of pilgrims and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Office of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei dismissed as "entirely false" a claim circulating on social media regarding the Leader's alleged reaction to a letter from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Washington DC [US], August 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened 'very soon' as part of a deal with Iran and Oman, while warning that the Islamic Republic would be 'hit really hard' if it fails to reach an agreement amid talks over an interim arrangement to ease tensions in the region.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments from across the region: US President Donald Trump told Fox News that Washington is having "very good discussions" with Iran, insisting that Tehran is keen on signing the deal. He also threatened that Iran would be "hit very hard" unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened "very soon". The US, Iran and Oman are getting closer to an interim deal aimed at reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz as well as restoring the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, Axios reported.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An informed source said US interference and threats by US President Donald Trump are the main reasons behind the delay in reaching an agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
US not directly updating Israel on talks with Iran: Report The US has not been providing direct briefings to Israel on discussions with Iran, leaving Tel Aviv authorities receiving much of the information indirectly, the Israeli Channel 12 reported. The report indicated that there is increased scepticism over US diplomatic efforts regarding Iran, with one Israeli official noting Tel Aviv's growing doubt over Donald Trump's approach with Iran. "The distance between peace and war with Trump is the distance between the letters T, R and U on the keyboard," the official said.
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- A deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appears increasingly within sight, with officials from Washington, Tehran and regional mediators signaling progress in ongoing diplomatic efforts. U.
Iranian official blames US as key reason behind delay in Hormuz Strait deal with Oman An informed Iranian official said that the primary reasons behind the delay in reaching a deal with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz is due to US "interference and [Donald] Trump's threats". "As long as there is American interference and the threat of a military attack on Iran, the agreement will be delayed," the offiical told the state-affiliated Sepah News. "Iran will not make any agreement under the shadow of threats.
New posts 19:22 Iran, Oman Make Progress On Strait Of Hormuz Route Agreement, Tehran Says (File Photo) A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 15, 2026.
Report: US closer to Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, restore truce The US, Iran and Oman are getting closer to an interim deal aimed at reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz as well as restoring the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, Axios reported. According to the news site, the announcement of the pact is expected as early as Wednesday.
Washington DC [US], August 5 (ANI): The United States is close to finalising an interim agreement with Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has once again witnessed heightened tensions following the collapse of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Washington and Tehran last month, reported Axios.
Trump says talks with Tehran 'very good', threatens to strike if Hormuz Strait remains closed US President Donald Trump told Fox News that Washington is having "very good discussions" with Iran, insisting that Tehran is keen on signing the deal. He also threatened that Iran would be "hit very hard" unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened "very soon".
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Hezbollah chief criticises Lebanese direct talks with Israel Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in a televised address criticised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun over direct negotiations with Israel, describing him as "biased and divisive". Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a televised address that "there is no objection to a public meeting between Hezbollah and the Syrian leadership. " Qassem also criticised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun over direct negotiations with Israel, describing him as "biased and… pic.
Tehran [Iran], August 5 (ANI): Iran has said that negotiations with Oman alone would not be sufficient to restore normal operations in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that broader conditions, including an end to US actions against Tehran, must be met before the strategic waterway can return to normal.
Prospects for reopening the Strait of Hormuz remained uncertain Tuesday as Washington said an agreement could come by Wednesday, while Tehran linked normal shipping to transit fees, sanctions relief, security guarantees and an end to the US naval blockade.
Washington DC [US], August 5 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said negotiations with Iran are currently focused on two key objectives, the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe maritime navigation, and the longer-term goal of the complete denuclearisation of Iran.
'Collective punishment': US Supreme Court greenlights $656m judgement against Palestinian officials The US Supreme Court has refused to freeze a $656m judgement against the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) after the two groups said they were too cash-strapped to compensate Americans for attacks in Israel during the Second Intifada. The decision was announced on Monday by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a liberal justice who is tasked with taking on emergency case reviews. This comes 22 years after the lawsuit was first launched, and it means the collection of the funds can begin immediately.
Tehran [Iran], August 5 (ANI): Talks between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz have entered a new phase, a top Iranian official told state broadcaster Press TV. Press TV reported on Tuesday that continued Iran-Oman Hormuz talks reflect Tehran's diplomatic engagement. The official further noted that the understanding with Oman on Hormuz is within reach if US stops interference.
'Collective punishment': US Supreme Court greenlights $656m judgement against Palestinian officials Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 19:00 The case was brought by US victims of attacks in Israel some 25 years ago A young Palestinian man walks past destroyed cars, burned by Israeli settlers overnight, in Jalud, near Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on 4 August 2026 (Mohammed Torokman/Reuters) Off The US Supreme Court has refused to freeze a $656m judgement against the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) after the two groups said they were too cash-strapped to compensate Americans for attacks in Israel during the Second Intifada. The decision was announced on Monday by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a liberal justice who is tasked with taking on emergency case reviews. This comes 22 years after the lawsuit was first launched, and it means the collection of the funds can begin immediately.
