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Tehran affirms Strait of Hormuz security is joint Iran-Oman responsibility
TEHRAN, July 12 (YPA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman have held extensive political, legal, and technical consultations to coordinate arrangements for managing transit and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the spokesperson clarified that the move []
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Libertarian Institute
· Jun 24, 2026
Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran
The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran: The Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian sovereignty, not American sovereignty
TEHRAN, July 02 (YPA) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian sovereignty and command, and not under the authority of the US Central Command, emphasizing Tehran’s position regarding its responsibility for managing one of the world’s most important waterways for oil transportation. His remarks came amid growing []
NaturalNews.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran asserts Hormuz control as Qatar reports progress in indirect talks with U.S.
(NaturalNews) Senior Iranian officials on July 2 reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is under Tehranâs command, directly rejecting a US-led regional security dia...
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran not let US interfere in Strait of Hormuz: Senior cleric
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The powerful Armed Forces of Iran will not permit any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader said, emphasizing that the strait will be run under the management of Islamic Republic.
Euronews
· Jul 8, 2026
Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral
From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 11, 2026
Fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks as Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats
Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers have met to discuss the safety of the Strait of Hormuz located between them.
TASS
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran refutes reports of direct line of communication with US on Strait of Hormuz
According to the IRGC, the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and the United States has no connection to it
The Economic Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert
Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert
TheJournal.ie
· Jul 2, 2026
'We hit them hard, but we're getting along': Trump claims progress has been made in Iran talks
Since the US-Iran deal was signed last month, the sides have exchanged fire in the Gulf, underscoring the difficulty of turning the initial truce into a lasting settlement.
BRICS News
· Jul 7, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are "unacceptable"
JUST IN: US says Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable and will be met with consequences.@BRICSNews
The Independent
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’
Iranian deputy foreign minister has asserted that Strait of Hormuz is ‘under Iran's command’
Hot Air
· Jun 28, 2026
Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval
Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval
Washington Examiner
· Jun 29, 2026
US and Iran to cease strikes and discuss Strait of Hormuz this week: Report
Officials from the United States and Iran will meet in Qatar this week to discuss the Strait of Hormuz after agreeing to “halt strikes” following a weekend of intermittent fighting between the two countries. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday in Doha, will be held to allow the two sides “to work out their dispute over []
Bloomberg
· Jul 13, 2026
Sfakianakis: Iran Tests US Resolve in Hormuz
Iran and the United States traded tit-for-tat attacks over the weekend, with both sides issuing conflicting declarations on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open for shipping. John Sfakianakis, Chief Economist and Head of Research at the Gulf Research Center, told Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa that return to a full scale-war is a possibility but we are not yet there. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tehran Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Kayhan: Strait of Hormuz is America’s breathing passage
Kayhan, in an analysis, discussed the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s vital control over it. It wrote: The Strait of Hormuz is under the control, management, and security of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is not a place for America’s presence or play.
teleSUR English
· Jul 11, 2026
3 Strategic Moves: Strait of Hormuz Management Deal Boosts Regional Security
Strait of Hormuz management talks between Iran and Oman aim to secure safe navigation, resist U.S. pressure and stabilize global energy flows amid rising tensions. Related: Iranian Supreme Leader Promises To Avenge Khamenei’s Death Strait of Hormuz management has moved to the center of regional diplomacy as Iran and Oman intensify coordination to guarantee safe []
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 30, 2026
Iran: No Need for Others to Interfere in Strait of Hormuz
Iran: No Need for Others to Interfere in Strait of Hormuz
Sweden Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management after ceasefire talks
Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management after ceasefire talks
The Hill
· Jul 11, 2026
U.S. demands Iran affirm Strait of Hormuz is fully open after exchange of strikes, officials say
The U.S. is demanding Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to shipping traffic and that Iranian forces are not firing on vessels, as the two sides continue to trade strikes in and around the strategic oil chokepoint. A senior U.S. official told The Hill’s sister network NewsNation on Friday that...
MS NOW
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’
The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The post Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’ appeared first on MS NOW.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 8, 2026
US, Iran exchange strikes after tankers hit in Hormuz
The US and Iran traded fire in the Gulf for several hours, with the US military warning it would hold Iran “accountable” and Tehran dismissing a “blatant act of aggression”.
Al Jazeera
· Jun 25, 2026
Has Marco Rubio’s tour of the Gulf reassured US allies?
The US secretary of state tells Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states that the Iran deal will ensure their security.
Ariana News
· Jun 23, 2026
Qatar embassy holds roundtable on Afghanistan’s relations with international community
The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Kabul held a roundtable discussion on Afghanistan’s relations with the international community, bringing together representatives from the United Nations and Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting was attended by Georgette Gagnon, Acting Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and Deputy Special Representative [] The post Qatar embassy holds roundtable on Afghanistan’s relations with international community first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran slams US-GCC statement as ‘provocative,’ urges regional policy rethink
Tehran accuses Gulf states of aligning with Washington and Israel against regional security interests
Fortune
· Jul 11, 2026
U.S. military strikes Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz that Tehran said was using an ‘unauthorized route’
The announcement followed Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers meeting on Saturday to discuss the strait that lies between them.
Arab Times Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Iranian regime says it may no longer be bound by MoU despite deliberate attacks on Gulf ships
WASHINGTON, Jul 11: Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said on Friday that Tehran may no longer consider itself bound by the US-Iran memorandum of underst...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
Selat Hormuz masih belum aman
TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump tells Iran to admit Strait attacks as Oman hosts talks on reopening Hormuz shipping
Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.
India News Network
· Jul 8, 2026
Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: Iran Conducts Military Strike
Iran's recent military action in the Strait of Hormuz raises tensions. US and regional responses are closely monitored.
Iran Herald
· Jun 30, 2026
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
ABC7 New York
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
Independent Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran's chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
Iran's chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
Egypt Independent
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports
Iran targeted several US military sites across the Gulf early Sunday, Iranian state media reported, following the latest round of attacks launched by the US. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. The IRGC also carried out what it The post Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Irish News
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’
The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war.
TRT World
· Jun 21, 2026
IRGC says Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels
Iran and the United States are offering starkly different accounts of activity in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran claiming restrictions on shipping and Washington reporting record oil flows through the waterway. The dispute follows renewed tensions over Israeli strikes in Lebanon, though diplomatic talks in Switzerland remain on track. Jon Brain reports from Washington.
Al-Monitor
· Jun 26, 2026
UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions
June 26 (Reuters) - UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed on Friday stressed the need to protect maritime corridors and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi.The exchange, reported by state news agency WAM, marks a rare public contact between Abu Dhabi and Tehran following tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Haaretz
· Jun 25, 2026
The Gulf, like Israel, feels Trump sold it out on Iran. Can the U.S. rebuild trust?
With even the Strait of Hormuz deal open to conflicting interpretations, Gulf states are forging closer ties with Iran, weakening the united front Washington sought to build. Once again, Iran stands to gain diplomatic leverage
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran, US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question
Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the US launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. Washington said it was responding to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The crossfire raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, and US [] The post Iran, US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
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