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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.

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Projectile hits cargo ship in Hormuz as Iran issues renewed warning

The British military said a cargo ship on the new Omani UN-backed route sustained bridge damage from a projectile, hours after the IRGC warned that vessels without Iranian permission were transiting "illegally".

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Hormuz confusion deepens as Iran and US clash over who controls it

Trump said Tehran had promised no tolls or charges in the strait, hours after Iran and Oman announced a joint permit system asserting their authority over the waterway. Rubio flew to Abu Dhabi to reassure Gulf allies, as analysts warned control over Hormuz would be a major strategic victory for Iran

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Iran sharply contradicts the US, pushing its view of framework deal

Shortly after the first high-level US-Iran negotiations ended, discrepancies emerged over what the two sides actually agreed, as Tehran moved to directly contradict US Vice President JD Vance’s statements, prompting US President Donald Trump to reject Iran's claims.

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Vance says Iran talks set 'good foundation' for deal to end the war

Lower-level officials are continuing to engage in what officials described as “technical talks” in Switzerland following Vance, Ghalibaf and Araghchi’s departure, as the US and Iran look to inch closer to a concrete deal.

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Iran and US make progress on Hormuz despite Trump's explosive threats

JD Vance said 18 hours of talks in Switzerland had "laid a very good foundation" after both sides agreed a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and maintain Lebanon's ceasefire, even as Trump threatened to hit Iran "only harder".

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Timelapse video shows ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz since reopening

A timelapse shows vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran signed an agreement ending their conflict and reopening one of the world's most important shipping routes.

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Regime change to regime deal: Iran reacts to leaked draft agreement

Iran's hardliners have framed the framework deal as a victory, even as Trump dismissed reports of a $300bn reconstruction fund and warned he would resume strikes if Tehran did not comply.

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Iran pledges no nuclear weapons as US commits $300bn, deal draft shows

The full US-Iran framework deal to end the war, as circulated during the G7 summit, would see Iran abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon in exchange for financial incentives to comply with the agreement.

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Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after US exit order

Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness".

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Ships start to trickle through Hormuz, but question of control lingers

Trump said the strait would be "completely open" by Friday, but key details over who will manage the crucial waterway remain unresolved. Meanwhile, Iran has made further claims that it will control Hormuz in the future based on its interpretation of the framework deal with the US.

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Iran declares victory and Israel digs in as US deal faces first test

Tehran declared the US "was forced to sign" a surrender while Iran's military said enemies had "no option but to accept defeat," as Israel said IDF forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza "for an unlimited period".