Kazem Gharibabadi

Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to revive US-Iran talks and de-escalate tensions.

Iran clarified that its new understanding with Oman on Strait of Hormuz navigation does not constitute immediate reopening, emphasizing the waterway remains a national security issue amid ongoing regional tensions and strategic complexity.

Six months into the US-Iran conflict beginning February 2026, Strait of Hormuz tensions persist, disrupting regional shipping and air travel, while Iran and Oman negotiate new maritime traffic frameworks amid ongoing economic sanctions and diplomatic stalemate.

US sanctions triggered widespread panic-buying at Iranian gas stations, with motorists waiting up to two hours, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened complete economic isolation while Tehran and Oman negotiated a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran and Oman agree on a new temporary shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Secret Service acknowledged an Iranian state TV video threatening to assassinate Trump's son Barron with a $10 million bounty, while the US intensified economic pressure through sanctions on Iran-linked entities and naval blockades restricting Iranian oil exports.

Treasury Secretary Bessent warns that imposing economic warfare measures against Iran risks destabilizing the global financial system, suggesting such sanctions could trigger broader economic consequences beyond the targeted nation.

Iran characterized US financial threats as an implicit acknowledgment of American defeat, according to French newspaper Le Monde, reflecting Tehran's interpretation of escalating economic tensions between the two nations.

Gharibabadi accuses London and Paris of complicity in Israel's crimes.

Former President Trump asserted the Strait of Hormuz as American territory during escalating Iran tensions, marking an unprecedented territorial claim over this critical global shipping chokepoint vital to international energy security.

Trump announced an "economic D-Day" against Iran involving unprecedented sanctions and secondary sanctions against trading partners, but Iranian officials and China rejected the strategy as a distraction from America's domestic crises and failed policies.

Trump asserted the Strait of Hormuz remains open while threatening Oman over Iran negotiations, as ship traffic dropped 19.5 percent and a projectile struck a vessel in the strategic waterway amid escalating Middle East tensions.

President Trump posted a map image on August 18 labeling the Strait of Hormuz as new US territory, prompting Iran's deputy foreign minister to reject the claim, stating Trump's "delusions" would be corrected, amid ongoing US-Iran tensions over this critical global energy waterway.

Iran's parliament speaker declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfills its memorandum of understanding conditions, potentially disrupting global oil trade through this critical waterway.

Trump repeats proposal to make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, citing American control of the waterway.

Colombia's earthquake death toll nears 300 as hopes for survivors fade amid rescue efforts.

Israel's police minister calls for more killings in Gaza, targeting 30-40 people nightly.

Iran and Oman reached a temporary agreement governing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical strategic waterway through which approximately one-third of global maritime oil trade flows, potentially easing regional tensions amid broader geopolitical instability.

Iran and Oman agreed on a provisional framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, establishing a temporary maritime corridor and mine-removal initiative to restore safe passage through this critical waterway that handles roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas.

Iran and Oman agreed on a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warns it will veto military ships in the Strait of Hormuz under a potential deal with Oman.

Iran's Deputy FM announced a temporary shipping agreement with Oman redirecting Strait of Hormuz traffic through Iranian waters, requiring permanent renegotiation within 30-60 days while banning military vessels and asserting Iran's right to preemptive defensive actions.

Iran's UN envoy Gharibabadi warned that Tehran will retaliate against American interests if the US imposes additional sanctions, escalating tensions between the two adversaries amid ongoing diplomatic and economic disputes.

The US imposes new sanctions on Iran, targeting its economy and warning countries that trade with Iran may face penalties.

Trump administration launches unprecedented financial offensive against Iran, causing rial collapse and 66 percent inflation that devastates ordinary citizens through medicine shortages and poverty while regime protects itself through sanctions-evasion networks.

Iran warns the UK and France to stop arming Israel, citing warnings from former diplomats about Israeli policy.

Iran issued a statement responding to Donald Trump's economic threat, though specific details about the message content and its impact remain unclear from the limited information provided.

Iran's foreign minister claims US sanctions are "economic terrorism" threatening global economy and national sovereignty.

Trump says no talks are planned with Iran amid tensions over the Iran-Oman Hormuz deal.

President Trump claimed the Strait of Hormuz as US territory via social media, but Iran's military and diplomatic leadership rejected the assertion, maintaining sovereign control and emphasizing stalled negotiations require US compliance with previous agreements.

Iran's top negotiator declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US lifts its naval blockade and unfreezes Iranian assets per their June agreement, while tensions escalated with projectile attacks on shipping and US threats.

Asian stocks mostly rose on Monday as US data eased interest rate hike fears.

Iran condemns Israeli minister's remarks on killing Palestinians in Gaza, calling them admissions of crime.

Global stock markets rose as easing inflation and a softening labor market reduced Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, though weakening retail sales and consumer sentiment raised concerns about US economic momentum amid ongoing Iran tensions.

Iranian diplomat Gharibabadi announced the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and shipping routes will shift southward, signaling continued regional tensions affecting global oil transit through one of the world's most critical waterways.

Analysts say the Strait of Hormuz remains high risk for ships despite US claims of mine-clearing.

Iran and Oman are negotiating a deal to ban military vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for oil and gas, as regional tensions persist amid ongoing conflicts.

Iran and Oman agreed on a temporary seven-mile shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran insists full reopening requires US compliance with a lapsed June peace deal and sanctions relief.

The United States and Iran engaged in fresh military confrontations, escalating existing geopolitical tensions in the region and heightening concerns among international observers about potential broader conflict expansion.

Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite a deal with Oman.

The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% to 10,854.32 Monday, outperforming European peers as oil prices declined amid US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's declaration of economic sanctions against Iran, with investors awaiting key US events including Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole remarks.

Iran claims repeating US sanctions will not work against Tehran.

President Trump declared Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and asserted American territorial control over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions amid broader Middle East security concerns between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Iran responds to Donald Trump's economic threat with a message.

President Trump threatened to bomb Oman over its Iran deal regarding Strait of Hormuz management, escalating tensions while Iran and regional officials dispute control over the critical shipping passage affecting global oil supplies.

Iran launched two ballistic missiles at the UAE, both falling into water, as regional tensions escalated amid Strait of Hormuz disputes and reduced shipping traffic by 19.5%, prompting UAE to vow preparedness against threats.

President Trump posted a map claiming the Strait of Hormuz as "new U.S. territory," escalating rhetoric amid failed Iran negotiations, rising gas prices exceeding one dollar per gallon, and growing bipartisan opposition to the six-month conflict weeks before midterm elections.

Trump threatens Iran and Oman over the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Iran demands global tribunals after Israel's minister urges daily slaughter quota in Gaza.

West Texas Intermediate crude advanced 0.70% to $82.10 Monday as US-Iran negotiations stalled, elevating Strait of Hormuz concerns while Lebanon tensions and Ukrainian refinery attacks compounded global supply risks.