US seeks free Hormuz access as talks focus on strait

US insists Strait of Hormuz is open

There is little sign hostilities between the US and Iran are easing.

UK’s Starmer holds defense talks with Dutch and Norwegian counterparts in Ankara

Talks focus on joint defense projects, security in Strait of Hormuz and support for Ukraine

Middle East to remain in crisis as Iran holds Hormuz hostage: HT decodes

The starting point of the discussion is the first round of US-Tehran talks in Switzerland, held under the shadow of a new MoU and a closed Strait of Hormuz.

Al-Baour discusses bilateral cooperation between the two countries with the South Korean ambassador

Al-Baour / Discusses / Bilateral Cooperation /South Korean Ambassador

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

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

Passage through Hormuz Strait currently ‘not possible’: PGSA

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has announced that due to the recent illegal activities of the US military forces in the region, passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible.

World : Iran’s Parliament Speaker Says Strait Of Hormuz To Open Only Under ‘iranian Arrangements’

ISTANBUL, July 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would open only under “Iranian arrangements,” not by US threats, after a new wave of US strikes on Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

Why Bürgenstock? Inside the Qatari-owned Swiss resort hosting US-Iran talks

Why Bürgenstock? Inside the Qatari-owned Swiss resort hosting US-Iran talks

The Strait of Hormuz and the Straits of Tammuz

A straight-ahead look on navigating an exit from exile.

Iran, US establish 'communication line' to prevent military clash in Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks

Iran and the United States have set up a direct communication line in the Strait of Hormuz to reduce the risk of military incidents and ensure the smooth implementation of the recently signed 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The move follows high-level technical talks held in Switzerland as both countries attempt to lower tensions and move towards a broader agreement aimed at ending hostilities in West Asia.

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 []

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

CENTCOM: Freedom of Navigation Now Prevails in Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM: Freedom of Navigation Now Prevails in Strait of Hormuz

Qalibaf: We Won't Allow Any US Interference in Strait of Hormuz

Qalibaf: We Won't Allow Any US Interference in Strait of Hormuz

[Photo] 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — U.S.

— U.S. Central Command:The Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit the international waterway. U.S. forces are positioned and prepared to ensure that freedom of navigation remains available despite unwarranted Iranian aggression, harassment, threats, and arbitrary declarations. Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing.@IntelSlava

US issues ultimatum to Iran over attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The US demand for a public Iranian commitment focuses specifically on guaranteeing safe passage for commercial shipping and confirming that all channels of the strait remain open to global maritime traffic. The post US issues ultimatum to Iran over attacks in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on World Israel News.

German FM Johann Wadephul and US State Secy Marco Rubio discuss Iran MoU, maritime security

Washington, DC [US], June 30 (ANI): German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday discussed the MoU between Iran and the US with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, emphasising the need to secure safe and free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, the German Foriegn Office formally welcomed the recent agreement between the United States and Iran to halt mutual attacks and resume neg

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...

US demands Iran declare Strait of Hormuz open to all ships

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is demanding that Iran issue a public statement that all channels of the Strait of Hormuz are open to shipping and that they will not attack transiting civilian vessels, according to senior administration officials. The ...

The hidden politics of diplomatic venues

Why Bürgenstock? The Swiss resort hosting US-Iran talks is the latest in a long line of grand venues chosen for high-stakes diplomacy. CNN's Becky Anderson explains how world leaders use iconic settings to help shape the story around a deal.

Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks US military bases as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates

US military's Central Command says it controls the Strait of Hormuz but Iran's Guard rejects claim

Hormuz Dispute Clouds US Iran Diplomacy

Bloomberg News Middle East reporter Dan Williams says negotiations between the US and Iran remain focused on securing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, even as President Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric underscores the fragile state of the ceasefire. Williams says Iran's leadership remains opaque, questioned claims that recent attacks on commercial shipping reflected a command failure, and warned that Tehran could emerge with greater strategic leverage if it retains effective control over the vital waterway. (Source: Bloomberg)

Seoul, Washington, Tokyo to hold first trilateral foreign ministers' talks of year at NATO summit

South Korea, Japan and the US seek to coordinate their responses to North Korea and other regional security challenges while reinforcing economic and defense cooperation, at a trilateral foreign ministers' meeting planned for Tuesday, said Seoul's Foreign Ministry. According to the Foreign Ministry, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu on Tuesday evening on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey. At the me

Donald Trump warns Iran against pursuing any assassination attempt

The US earlier demanded Iran must publicly state the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships using the vital waterway will not be attacked.

US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won’t attack ships anymore

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corrid...

U.S. requests information on S. Korean shipbuilders' naval construction capacity: sources

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The United States has asked major South Korean shipbui...

Talks in Oman show signs of strain amid U.S.–Iran tensions

The United States has called on Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships. Read all

There’s something about the MOU

There’s something happening in the Strait of Hormuz. What it is ain’t exactly the Jews. I have expressed my doubts about the the Memorandum of Understanding that was to open the Strait. Complications have arisen. Vice President Vance’s negotiating partners do not appear to be operating in good faith’ I read the news today, oh boy: US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner are in Doha

U.S., Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait

Sources said the two ‌countries discussed the Strait of Hormuz and financial incentives ​for Iran, two pillars of the initial agreement they signed in June.

Iran Says Free Passage Through Hormuz Under US Deal Limited to 60 Days

TEHRAN, June 30: Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said on Tuesday that free passage through the Strait of Hormuz under the recent memorandum o...

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.

US rebutes Iran’s claim of having control on Strait of Hormuz

The US Central Command on Friday rebutted claims by Iran that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is restricted to routes designated solely by Tehran. The CENTCOM said that the US has facilitated the transit of over 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil, quashing Iran's claims.

Top diplomats of South Korea, Ukraine have ‘constructive’ talks on North Korean POW issue

Top diplomats of South Korea, Ukraine have ‘constructive’ talks on North Korean POW issue

South Korean ships transit Strait of Hormuz after U.S.–Iran agreement

Seoul, June 22 (SANA) Two South Korean vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz following an agreement between the United States and Iran, South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said on Monday. The ministry, cited by Yonhap News Agency, said the vessels, operated by South Korean shipping companies, had been waiting in the []

LARRY KUDLOW: America’s Central Command, not Iran, controls the Strait of Hormuz

Stock markets are no longer dancing to the Iranian oil threat tune

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.