Iran: Management of uncertainty

Formalizing Control Over the Strait of Hormuz Is Iran’s Top Priority

Formalizing its control over the Strait of Hormuz has become Iran’s top priority in negotiations with the US. Tehran says it will not discuss the nuclear issue with Washington until control over the Strait is established. Reuters reported on Thursday, speaking with an Iranian source who explained Tehran is unwilling to speak with American officials []

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Officials reaffirm shared 'vision of regional stability,' including safe transit through Strait of Hormuz, preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons

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Persian Gulf Arab states owe stability to Iran’s stewardship of Strait of Hormuz: Leader’s advisor

A senior advisor to Ayatollah Khamenei warns the Persian Gulf Arab states that their stability and survival depend entirely on Iran’s historic and strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Hormuz oil traffic hits new peak since start of US-Israeli war on Iran

Iranian officials have explicitly warned that safe transit through the strait requires full coordination with Tehran

IAEA: There is an agreement on monitoring Iran’s nuclear program – A robust verification system is needed to ensure it does not acquire a nuclear weapon

Iran calls on Gulf states to support the initiative for a nuclear-free Middle East - It describes the presence of U.S. military forces in the Persian Gulf as a source of regional insecurity The post IAEA: There is an agreement on monitoring Iran’s nuclear program – A robust verification system is needed to ensure it does not acquire a nuclear weapon appeared first on ProtoThema English.

'Hands off' Strait of Hormuz: Iran says foreign intervention will 'only complicate issues'

Iran has confidently declared its readiness to maintain order in the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that foreign intervention is unnecessary and could destabilize the region. Furthermore, discussions with the US, arranged by Qatar, are expected to focus on the existing interim agreement rather than on new negotiations for a final settlement. Ongoing dialogue with Washington occurs through established political channels.

Iranian regime ‘cementing its control’ over the Strait of Hormuz

MST Financial Senior Energy Analyst Saul Kavonic says the Iranian regime is “cementing its control” over the Strait of Hormuz. Mr Kavonic said Iran is attacking and threatening ships going routes they don’t control. “That position is fundamentally untenable for the United States.”

‘Reducing Iran's oil exports to zero; A wish that never came true’

TEHRAN- The admission of the ineffectiveness of oil sanctions against Iran comes after the signing of the memorandum of understanding ending the war between America and the Zionist regime against Iran, voiced by American officials. This follows Mohsen Paknejad, the oil minister, having previously responded decisively to Donald Trump's maximum pressure order aimed at reducing Iran's oil exports to zero, declaring that America's maximum pressure policy on Iran's oil exports has failed and that reducing Iran's oil exports to zero is a wish they will never achieve.

Strait of Hormuz: UN Maritime Council calls on nations to reject Iran control

The governing council of the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization, IMO, has called on countries to reject Iran’s attempt to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, urging member states not to recognize Tehran’s unilateral measures affecting navigation through the strategic waterway. The resolution was adopted amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran [] Strait of Hormuz: UN Maritime Council calls on nations to reject Iran control

The US-Iran War and Greater Eurasia

In spite of pessimistic forecasts of certain doom for Iran if Tehran ever found itself in a direct confrontation with Washington, the Islamic Republic withstood the overwhelming US-Israeli blow launched against it after decades of mounting tensions. With Iran emerging from the conflict as the first state in fifty years to survive a war with America, the outcome of the Middle East clash may now send ripples throughout an international system already fraught with uncertainty. Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, examines the consequences of the Iran War for the macroregion of Greater Eurasia.

Iran’s gaslighting kills: Declaring ‘victory’ in utter humiliation

Iran’s leaders call survival a victory. After a year in which the United States and Israel dismantled the Islamic Republic’s military, gutted its nuclear program, and killed its supreme leader, the regime’s surviving officials insist that merely enduring is triumph enough. But surviving is not the same as living, and what Tehran has preserved is []

Baghaei: Developing Relations with Iraq is a Top Priority for Tehran

Baghaei: Developing Relations with Iraq is a Top Priority for Tehran

Arab Parliament urges inclusion of Gulf security concerns in future US-Iran negotiations

CAIRO, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker for the Arab Parliament, has stressed that any understandings or agreements between the United States and Iran must take into account the security concerns of Arab countries, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and ensure their inclusion in any arrangements related to regional security and stability.Addressing the closing s

Gulf states weigh living side by side with Iran as Tehran weaponises Hormuz

As the frontline countries paying the largest price for the Iran war, pressed by severe economic urgencies, the Gulf states are beginning their own firm process towards regional stability with rival Iran, while Tehran continues weaponising the Strait of Hormuz to sow division with its neighbours.

Iran, Oman hold first joint committee meeting on Strait of Hormuz management

TEHRAN, June 29 (YPA) – The joint committee between Tehran and Muscat held its first official meeting in Muscat regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz, according to an announcement by Kazem Gharibabadi, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the future []

Opinion | The Helsinki Mirage: Why Security Pacts Do Not Necessarily Travel Well

Contemporary strategic thinking has a tendency to seek answers everywhere except in the conditions at hand. Whenever the Middle East reaches an inflection point—as it does now amid the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding to cease hostilities—a familiar proposal resurfaces. Europe had the Helsinki Process, built the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and [] The post Opinion | The Helsinki Mirage: Why Security Pacts Do Not Necessarily Travel Well first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Iranian vice president says Tehran still distrusts Washington

Iranian vice president says Tehran still distrusts Washington Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said Tehran remains deeply distrustful of the United States, warning that even a formal agreement would not guarantee an end to hostile actions against the country. According to the ISNA news agency, Aref said: Even in the event of an agreement with the United States, there is no guarantee that hostile actions will stop. He added that Iran therefore had to maintain a high level of preparedness regardless of diplomatic developments. Aref said that strengthening deterrence through scientific and technological advancement remained a long-term priority for the Islamic Republic. Maintaining the country's readiness and increasing deterrence power through the development of science and technology is a permanent necessity for the Islamic Republic of Iran, he said.

“If America is unable to contain Zionist regime….”: Iran issues warning over Israeli aircraft movement

In an official statement released by the IRGC Central Headquarters, the Iranian military warned that if the US remains unable to control the Zionist regime, the Islamic Republic will exercise its right to take unilateral action.

Qatari foreign ministry hands note of protest to Iranian diplomat over LNG tanker attack

In the note, Doha demanded that Tehran immediately cease actions that undermine stability in the region, provide immediate clarifications regarding the incident and take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future

When geography is destiny, Gulf states must diversify their defence, expert says in Dalian

The Gulf states should prioritise diverse defences and domestic capability-building to hedge against uncertain US commitments and volatility in the Middle East, according to an expert at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Dalian in northeastern China this week. Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House, said on Wednesday that regional governments remained deeply reliant on the United States for security but were increasingly uneasy about...

‘Grave violation’: Qatar demands Iran halt attacks after its tanker Al-Rekayyat targeted near Hormuz

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari urged Iran to “immediately cease” actions threatening regional security and maritime navigation, warning it would be held responsible for all damages and consequences of (The post ‘Grave violation’: Qatar demands Iran halt attacks after its tanker Al-Rekayyat targeted near Hormuz is from Doha News | Qatar.)

Iran Claims Hormuz — Pay Tolls Or Else

Iran’s rulers now claim they “manage” the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, daring America and its allies to accept a new legal regime in the Strait of Hormuz. Story Snapshot Iran has drawn a huge new control zone in the Strait of Hormuz and demands ships get its permission to pass. A new Iranian “Persian []

Iran reaffirms strategic control over Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated that the situation regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-crisis state following recent tensions with the United States, emphasizing that Tehran will maintain its strategic role over the vital waterway.

How a vague clause in Trump’s peace deal led to anarchy in the Strait of Hormuz

The global economy is facing uncertainty after the resumption of hostilities between the US and Iran. Experts tell Maira Butt that negotiators must go back to the drawing board on the Strait if disruption is to be avoided

Iran war transforms Arab Gulf region

The war in Iran has dramatically changed the six Arab countries in the Gulf. Leaves Iran in a position to threaten them again and to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.” File – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Emir Of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and GCC representatives meet ahead []

'Pay The Price': Iran MP Issues Warning To UAE Over Cooperation With US

The remarks come amid heightened regional uncertainty after recent US-Iran military exchanges and growing concerns over the security of critical energy and transport infrastructure across the Gulf...

The Jerusalem Assessment: Security Officials Project Tehrans Immediate Move to Avoid Total Escalation in Unfolding War

High level defense consultations convened by the prime minister indicate that Tehran is deliberately keeping its ongoing military operations contained away from Israeli borders to prevent the current regional war from spinning entirely out of control.

Iran, needs of new security order for truce breach in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Under such circumstances, Iran must take necessary measures and requirements for redefining a new security order in the face of violations of the Lebanese ceasefire as the Israeli regime's truce violation still continues.

Iran, Oman Hold First Joint Committee Meeting on Strait of Hormuz Management

MUSCAT, Jun 29: Iran and Oman held the first meeting of a joint committee on the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat, focusing on issues related to the strategic waterway and its future man...

Iran Calls for Strait of Hormuz Closure as U.S.-Iran Strikes Escalate Across Gulf Region | Dawn News

Iran has called for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate following intensified U.S.-Iran strikes across the Gulf region. The development has raised concerns over maritime security, global energy supplies, and the possibility of a wider regional confrontation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #straitofhormuz #usiran #middleeast #oilcrisis #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

‘At Tehran's mercy’: Iran leader lashes out at the West, warns 'minor players' amid US deal talks

In a post on X, Ali Akbar Velayati said that the stability of Gulf Arab states “is indebted to Iran’s century-long management of the Strait of Hormuz”.

US calls Iran talks in Switzerland historic, credits Pakistan

Leaders express cautious optimism as talks aim to reshape regional stability through diplomacy. The post US calls Iran talks in Switzerland historic, credits Pakistan appeared first on BOL News.

Saudi, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss regional escalation, back US-Iran talks

RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed the latest regional developments amid escalating tensions during a phone call on Saturday.The two ministers stressed the importance of supporting mediation efforts, resuming U.S.-Iran negotiations and containing regional tensions, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry.They also emphasized the need to intensify efforts to reach comprehensive and peaceful solutions that enhance regional and international security and stability.

Why the Arab League could not stop Israel’s genocide

Arab governments are constrained by dependency, regime survival and fear of empowering Iran-aligned rivals.

Iran’s Intransigence

Iran’s Intransigence Plus: Rent freeze, conservatism, breadwinners by gender, and more LIZ WOLFE Iran really wants that maritime traffic: “Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied Monday that its negotiators would be meeting with U.S. officials in Qatar on Tuesday after President Trump announced the talks would resume at Tehran’s request,” [] The post Iran’s Intransigence first appeared on Attack the System.