Iran’s top judiciary liaison in UN-style diplomacy; currently Iran’s Ambassador and Deputy Head of the Judiciary? (Note: ensure accuracy: Gharibabadi is Iran’s representative to the UN and head of Iran’s judiciary’s international affairs, previously, while this answer must reflect supplied facts.)
Iran and Oman have discussed a temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to manage traffic as US-Iran tensions persist. A phased framework and mine-clearing efforts are on the table, with ongoing talks shaping future long-term arrangements. Markets remain volatile as sanctions and military actions continue to influence energy flows.
The US Treasury has directed a team to assess costs of damage Iran has inflicted on Gulf allies and is considering using Iranian assets to fund repairs, a source has told Reuters and other outlets. The move has prompted protests from Iran, which has warned any seizure would be "a new internationally wrongful act."
The United States and Iran have reached a framework to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations on final terms will address Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait’s management, and regional security. European and Asian markets respond with cautious optimism as talks continue.
The IAEA has called for a robust verification system and full access to Iran's nuclear sites as part of ongoing talks to end the regional war, following a resumed dialogue between Tehran and Washington and a push for inspections to proceed alongside a broader ceasefire.
The United States and Iran have signed an initial accord to end broader hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Lebanon and Hezbollah amid shifting regional dynamics. Israel and Lebanon are negotiating a framework with U.S. mediation to withdraw Israeli forces from pilot zones, but demands over security and timelines risk derailing a deal. Across the region, reactions are mixed as Tehran, Washington and Jerusalem balance diplomacy with long-standing tensions.
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding that opens 60 days of talks focused on Iran’s nuclear program and related issues. The IAEA has signaled that inspections will be necessary to verify the stockpile and material status, while Iran says it will not grant access to attacked facilities without a final agreement and after sanctions are lifted. Officials say the process could include downblending uranium as an alternative.
CENTCOM says US aircraft have struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar sites after Tehran’s drone attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responds with attacks on US positions. The ceasefire framework and interim deal are under renewed strain as global oil flows through Hormuz face new uncertainties.
The latest reporting shows Iran and the United States engaging in limited discussions in Doha over the implementation of a cease-fire memorandum and the release of frozen assets, while clashes in the Strait of Hormuz continue to raise concerns about a broader deal. Oil markets edge higher as talks proceed.
U.S. Central Command has carried out strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar sites after Iran allegedly attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows a fragile, recently signed framework aimed at unlocking Lebanon-Israel diplomacy and stabilizing the region. Escalating exchanges threaten the Ceasefire and freedom of navigation in the waterway.
Technical-level talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan have continued between Iran and U.S. teams in Doha and Geneva to implement the Islamabad memorandum. Delegations have agreed a monitoring channel, discussed phased release of frozen Iranian funds and arrangements for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while disagreements persist over inspections and control of the strait.
The United States and Iran have oscillated between indirect negotiations in Doha and denials of any planned talks. Doha mediators are engaging with both sides as new pressures around the Strait of Hormuz persist. Reports from Doha indicate mixed signals from Washington and Tehran about whether direct talks are on the table.
The United States and Iran have not yet agreed to direct talks, with delegations set to travel to Qatar to discuss an interim framework while Iranian funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei proceed. Washington and Tehran remain at odds over the Hormuz Strait, uranium enrichment, and sanctions, as mediators urge progress within a two-month window.
Iran has maintained indirect talks with the United States via mediators in Doha, as both sides pursue a ceasefire extension and wider settlement. Officials say progress is limited, with key issues including the Strait of Hormuz, frozen assets, and Iran’s nuclear programme continuing to complicate negotiations. Oil prices have fallen as optimism grows about delaying further conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as Iran asserts control over shipping corridors, warning ships following foreign routes and linking traffic to energy security. The US and allied nations have urged restraint while monitoring potential disruptions to global oil and gas shipments.
Indirect talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan are pressing to implement the Islamabad Memorandum and to restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials say progress is being made, with a monitoring channel set to report violations, and discussions on how part of Iran’s frozen assets could be used to purchase needed goods.
The Palestinian technocratic committee administering post-war Gaza has concluded two days of talks in Cyprus on easing humanitarian suffering and planning reconstruction. The NCAG says discussions focused on immediate relief projects, governance, and transparency for donors, with further steps to be announced when conditions are met.
Iran has issued a warning through its military command, saying any deviation from designated routes in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with an immediate, forceful response. The statement also says U.S. fighter jets over the strait contribute to regional insecurity amid ongoing talks with the U.S. and allied mediators. Oil transits and prices respond to the latest escalation while negotiations continue.
The US and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes this weekend and on Monday, reversing a recent interim ceasefire and re‑opening doubt over control of the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire "over," ordered further strikes and revoked a temporary oil waiver. Oil has jumped into the high $70s–$80s and global markets have fallen.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as US and Iranian forces resume strikes after a fragile ceasefire. Tehran is asserting control over shipping routes, while Washington threatens broader action to safeguard navigation and energy supplies.
Ukraine has carried out long-range strikes in the Caspian Sea that hit vessels Kyiv says were carrying Iranian-linked military cargo to Russia. Iran has summoned Ukraine’s diplomat, said one sailor was killed and another wounded, and warned retaliation; Ukraine’s foreign ministry has denied intent to target civilians and called Iran’s threats unjustified.
Iran has ruled out Oman’s 50-50 regional management for the Strait of Hormuz, insisting on control of its side and opposition to a wide sharing arrangement. Oman proposed a Malacca-style model with voluntary fees to stabilize shipping after disruptions from the US-Israeli war. Officials say talks are progressing step by step, but hardliners remain skeptical about concessions.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground toward a halt this weekend as a 60‑day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has reached its expiry and negotiations remain stalled. Kpler data shows single‑digit daily transits; Iran has repeated demands that the U.S. lift its naval blockade, remove sanctions and pay reparations, while the U.S. says it can maintain the blockade indefinitely and is planning further economic pressure.
Iran and Oman are nearing a bilateral arrangement to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. A temporary central corridor could allow normal oil traffic to resume while broader peace talks with the United States and other parties continue. Officials warn that any reopening remains contingent on U.S. actions and broader security guarantees.
President Donald Trump has said he will "pretty soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz to be US territory after defeating Iran, and has touted a US naval blockade. Iran has rejected the claim, saying the strait "will only be closed and opened under Iran's command" and has refused to resume talks while the waterway remains blocked. Mediators continue quiet contact.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point as President Trump has threatened to declare the waterway a U.S. territory amid a costly Iran confrontation. Oil prices have climbed as the conflict continues, and the administration is pursuing a blockade until Iran concedes.
The United States has announced an expansive set of secondary sanctions aimed at cutting Iran off from global financial systems, targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping. Tehran warns the move will deepen economic pain; both sides warn of further escalation as oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains volatile.
The crisis between Iran and the United States has intensified as Washington expands economic sanctions and Tehran vows retaliation. Pakistan and Iran are engaging in talks to de-escalate, while other regional powers monitor developments; oil prices rise amid the standoff.
The Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted as Iran and Oman have finalised a phased framework for a temporary maritime corridor and a plan to clear mines, with technical talks aiming for a permanent route and future Strait management.