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Hormuz hotline opens between US and Iran
Iran and the United States have established a direct communication channel to avoid incidents and miscommunication in the Strait of Hormuz, Qatar and Pakistan announced on Monday following the first round of high-level talks under the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland. The joint statement said talks were held
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Mehr News Agency
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran-US communication line established in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – An Iranian media outlet has reported that a communication line has been established between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz to help prevent incidents that could trigger military escalation.
CBC News
· Jan 9, 2026
U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Persian Gulf
U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Persian Gulf
BRICS News
· Jul 11, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US gives Iran 24 hours to announce the Strait of Hormuz is open.
JUST IN: US gives Iran 24 hours to announce the Strait of Hormuz is open.@BRICSNews
Iran Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
Despite Iran's rejection, Trump says talks with Tehran to take place in Doha on Tuesday
Washington DC [US], June 29 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that Iran had requested a meeting with the US after the recent military escalation between the two sides over the Strait of Hormuz and announced that talks with Tehran would take place in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, despite Iranian officials stating that no technical meetings have been scheduled this week.In a post on Truth Social, Trump
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 11, 2026
Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace
A major diplomatic standoff is unfolding over the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. The United States has delivered a firm ultimatum to Tehran, demanding a public, unambiguous guarantee that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that international shipping will no longer face attacks. According to senior U.S. officials speaking on the condition of anonymity, [] Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace
Presstv
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran-US communication line in Hormuz political, not military; transit rules unchanged: Source
A security source has confirmed the establishment of a communication line between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Related coverage for "Hormuz hotline opens between US and Iran": Mehr News Agency — Iran-US communication line established in Strait of Hormuz. CBC News — U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Persian Gulf. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US gives Iran 24 hours to announce the Strait of Hormuz is open.. Iran Herald — Despite Iran's rejection, Trump says talks with Tehran to take place in Doha on Tuesday . Tampa Free Press — Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace. Presstv — Iran-US communication line in Hormuz political, not military; transit rules unchanged: Source