Iran has proposed a seven-day diplomatic plan that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed talks with the United States, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Speaking during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Araghchi said Tehran had passed the proposal to Washington through intermediaries. The plan is conditional. Araghchi said the strait could reopen at the end of the seventh day if Iran’s requirements are met,

Oman’s Sohar Port is gaining attention as a potential alternative gateway for Indian companies seeking safer and more flexible access to Gulf markets amid disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Located on the Gulf of Oman coast and beyond the narrowest section of the Hormuz chokepoint, Sohar offers connections through sea routes, highways and a planned rail link with the United Arab Emirates. Its location does not eli

Iran has linked the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to an end to US threats and military attacks. Security chief Mohsen Rezaei also announced plans for a restricted maritime zone extending into parts of the Persian Gulf, increasing concerns over shipping and energy supplies. Strait of Hormuz Opening Linked to US Military Actions Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Tehran would commit to keeping the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump claimed Washington had near-total control of the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post reported Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The remarks came from Washington amid renewed US strikes, Iranian retaliation and rising concerns over shipping and global oil supplies. US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has “almost total control” of the Strait of Hormuz as the military co

US forces struck two Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz before Iran retaliated against American military sites in Jordan. US-Iran conflict resumes after month-long military lull Direct fighting between the United States and Iran resumed on Sunday after a pause of nearly one month, renewing concerns about a wider Middle East escalation and disruption to global energy supplies. US forces struck two launchers operated by Iran’s Is

Washington, DC: The US is pressing allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s intensified economic campaign aimed at isolating Iran. The United States has stepped up pressure on its allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s new economic campaign against Iran, as Washington prepares additional measures designed to deepen Tehran’s financial isolation. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries maintaining economic links wit

Washington, DC: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned Iran of sweeping new sanctions while urging China and other countries to support Washington’s economic pressure campaign. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iran will face what he described as the “toughest sanctions in history” as Washington prepares a new phase of economic pressure against Tehran. Bessent said the United States intends to coordinate with other countries to isolat

U.S. President Donald Trump said no talks are under way or scheduled with Iran, while Tehran insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping, exposing a widening gap after a ceasefire expired. Iranian officials said the strategic waterway would stay shut until Washington met conditions linked to an interim agreement signed in June. Trump Rules Out Talks With Iran Trump’s statement reduced expectations of an immediate diplomatic breakthro

Donald Trump is weighing a possible compromise with Iran as negotiations move closer to reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Disagreements over Iranian control and transit fees remain key obstacles as economic, military and political pressure builds on Washington. US President Donald Trump is facing a difficult diplomatic choice as Washington and Tehran move closer to a potential agreement aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait

Iran and Oman have agreed on coordinates for a proposed Strait of Hormuz route that could give Tehran oversight of ships entering the Gulf. The framework could reshape global energy shipping, but inspection powers, transit payments and outbound vessel controls remain unresolved. Iran-Oman Hormuz Route Reaches Crucial Stage Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographical coordinates of a proposed shipping route through

Strait of Hormuz 25 Ships Cross in One Day as Traffic Rises Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz showed a sharp rise on Thursday, with 25 verified vessels crossing the newly reopened route in a single day, according to maritime tracking firm AXSMarine. The Strait of Hormuz 25 ships crossing marked the highest single-day movement since April 18 and pointed to a cautious

Indian LNG Carrier Disha Crosses Strait Of Hormuz After US-Iran Deal Indian LNG carrier Disha has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first Indian-flagged LNG vessel to pass through the conflict-hit waterway in more than three months after the US-Iran agreement raised hopes of reopening the crucial shipping route. The vessel, managed by a Shipping Corporation of India-led consortium, is carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas

Strait Of Hormuz Opens, But Petrol And Diesel Relief May Take Time The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a reported US-Iran understanding has eased fears of a major oil supply shock. Crude oil prices have started cooling, but Indian consumers may not see an immediate drop in petrol, diesel, or LPG prices. The development is important for India because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most crucial oil shipping routes. A large share of gl

Indian Seafarers Caught In Gulf Crisis As Ships Near Hormuz Come Under Fire Indian seafarers have become part of a growing human crisis in the Gulf after multiple vessels carrying Indian crew members came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz and the Oman coast. The incidents have raised serious concerns over the safety of merchant sailors working in conflict-hit waters, where military action, oil shipping routes, and diplomatic tensions are now directl

US-Iran Frozen Assets Dispute Grows After Trump Deal Claim A dispute over Iran’s frozen assets has become the main point of tension after US President Donald Trump claimed that a deal with Tehran was “complete”. While Iranian officials have suggested that the draft agreement includes the release of frozen funds, US officials have denied any unconditional upfront payment. The differing claims have created fresh unc