Iran’s Top Diplomat in Oman for Talks on Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian foreign minister landed in Muscat on Saturday. A standoff over the strait this week set off heavy clashes between the U. S.
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US and Iran expected to continue talks in Oman, CBS News reports
US and Iran expected to continue talks in Oman, CBS News reports US and Iranian negotiators are expected to continue talks in Oman on Saturday, with CBS News reporting that the US delegation includes Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is also in Muscat for consultations on arrangements governing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera reported. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused Washington of violating the memorandum of understanding through recent air strikes and restrictions on Iranian oil exports.
Iran's supreme leader to issue message about slain father's funeral
Iran's supreme leader to issue message about slain father's funeral Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is set to issue a message in the coming hours regarding the funeral of his slain father and predecessor Ali Khamenei, state media has reported. Ali Khamenei was assassinated on 28 February at the beginning of the US-Israeli war on Iran. He was buried in his hometown of Mashhad on Friday following a six-day-long funeral procession.
Yemen's Acting PM Hails Iran's Support in Ending Blockade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemen's Acting Prime Minister Mohammed Ahmed Miftah said the country's decision to break the blockade imposed on Yemen is irreversible, adding that Iran has assured Sana’a of its support in efforts to end restrictions on air and maritime access.
Iran Rejects UNSC Meeting on Resolution 2231 as Legally Baseless
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s UN envoy denounced a Security Council meeting on the country's nuclear program as "legally unfounded," arguing that Resolution 2231 expired in October 2025 and no longer provides any legal basis for Council discussions or the invocation of the so-called snapback mechanism.
Morning recap
Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Iran insisted on Saturday it had "kept its word" on a ceasefire with the United States, after President Donald Trump insisted the truce was over but that he had agreed to further negotiations with the Islamic republic. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Aragchi said, "Violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States. Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance.
Iranian FM in Oman for Talks on Hormuz Strait Shipping Mechanisms
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Muscat on Saturday for talks with Omani officials on mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s FM Slams US Violations of MoU
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said while Iran has remained committed to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, the United States keeps violating it.
Iran’s President Warns of Attempts to Destabilize Region
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Certain actors are actively attempting to destabilize the West Asia region and impede peace efforts, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian warned.
US actions clear breach of commitments, Aragchi says
US actions clear breach of commitments, Aragchi says Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi slammed the US for its alleged failure to uphold the interim agreement, warning “there can only be mutual compliance” moving forward. “Iran has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called US Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU,” he wrote on X. “The violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States,” Araghchi said.
Third UNSC meet on Iran nuclear file yields no resolution
Third UNSC meet on Iran nuclear file yields no resolution The UN Security Council met on Friday for a session since Resolution 2231 technically expired last October, with Russia and China once again forcing a procedural vote before any discussion could begin. The meeting, requested by Bahrain and the Council's five European members--Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia and the UK-- was held under the "Non-Proliferation" agenda item. Russia, supported by China, requested a procedural vote on the agenda, which passed with 11 votes in favour, two against (China and Russia), and two abstentions (Pakistan and Somalia), mirroring the outcome of two earlier sessions in March and June.
US gives Iran deadline to declare Strait of Hormuz fully open Axios
Washington reportedly expects Tehran to accept its terms after talks in Oman on Saturday The US is demanding that Iran publicly declare the strategic Strait of Hormuz fully reopened to navigation and pledge not to attack tankers transiting the waterway, which carries around a quarter of the world's seaborne oil and LNG trade, several news outlets reported on Friday.
Turkish foreign minister calls for more pressure on Israel over Gaza aid
Turkish foreign minister calls for more pressure on Israel over Gaza aid Hakan Fidan told The National in an interview that attention had shifted elsewhere because of the war in the Gulf and that “we need to get more pressure from the international community to put on Israel to let Palestinians get more international humanitarian aid”. Hakan Fidan credited Trump’s Board of Peace with halting genocide, but said it has fallen short on its aid commitments. On Iran : He said the truce can still hold despite Trump’s announcement that it was over.
Saudi Crown Prince and Trump discuss US-Iran talks, maritime security
Saudi Crown Prince and Trump discuss US-Iran talks, maritime security Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump discussed bilateral relations and regional stability during a phone call, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The leaders also discussed ongoing regional developments, particularly the talks between the United States and Iran, according to SPA. Both stressed the importance of ensuring the security of maritime navigation and sea lanes, while reaffirming their support for initiatives aimed at promoting security and stability across the Middle East, the agency said.
Iran's Gharibabadi says 'UAE must be held accountable'
Iran's Gharibabadi says 'UAE must be held accountable' Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi posted on X a US Department of Commerce document announcing the easing of export control regulations and elevating the UAE's export status, which he said was a reward for its support of military aggression against Iran. He described the document as "an official admission from Washington" and "a scandal document" for Abu Dhabi, adding that it carried "direct international responsibility and legal consequences". He said that the UAE "must be held accountable".
N.Y.C. Official Planned Unauthorized Meeting With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the proposed meeting involving the mayor’s commissioner for international affairs, Ana María Archila, and the Iranian official had not taken place.
Iraq's new PM wants business deals with Trump, but militias cloud visit
Iraq's new PM wants business deals with Trump, but militias cloud visit When Ali al-Zaidi was nominated as Iraq’s Prime Minister in April, a senior Iraqi diplomat sitting with Middle East Eye breathed a sigh of relief and called Zaidi to congratulate him. “This was Trump’s pick. He is an Iraqi Trump, a businessman,” the official said.
Iranian foreign minister to visit Oman for talks on Strait of Hormuz
Iranian foreign minister to visit Oman for talks on Strait of Hormuz Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Oman on Saturday for talks on the Strait of Hormuz, state media said. The visit "will be focused on the Strait of Hormuz and shipping safety" and is "a continuation of the consultations that we started with Oman over the past one or two months," Iran's official IRNA news agency quoted foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei as saying. The strait is a major source of contention between Washington and Tehran, which effectively closed the strategic waterway in response to the war launched by the Us and Israel in late February.
Iraq's new PM wants business deals with Trump, but militias cloud visit
Iraq's new PM wants business deals with Trump, but militias cloud visit Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 07/10/2026 - 21:20 Prime minister wants US to continue flow of oil funds as war tests Baghdad's delicate dance between Tehran and Washington This handout picture shows new prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, centre, sitting ahead of presenting his government to the parliament in Baghdad, on 14 2026 (Iraqi prime minister's press office/AFP) Off When Ali al-Zaidi was nominated as Iraq’s Prime Minister in April, a senior Iraqi diplomat sitting with Middle East Eye breathed a sigh of relief and called Zaidi to congratulate him. “This was Trump’s pick. He is an Iraqi Trump, a businessman,” the official said.
Strait of Hormuz Will Soon Be Declared Open to All Traffic, U.S. Officials Say
The officials said that Iranian negotiators blamed the recent ship attacks on rogue military units.
