Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman, and other Middle East news
Iran won’t allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz under an agreement that the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman, Iran’s deputy foreign minister said. The top diplomats of the two countries met to discuss managing commercial shipping traffic in the vital waterway, which remains largely shut down nearly six months after ...
Iran is reportedly considering banning military ships from using the Strait of Hormuz under a potential agreement with Oman, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi. Discussions between the two nations aim to manage commercial shipping traffic in the strategic waterway, which has remained largely closed for nearly six months since the Iran war began.
Meanwhile, ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza continue to strain the fragile ceasefire with Hamas. U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed no urgency in resuming talks with Iran, stating that the U.S. is "winning very big" in the conflict. Meanwhile, Qatar's Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Iran for talks on de-escalating tensions and restoring pre-war conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in casualties, including one person killed and four wounded in a recent attack. Israeli officials claim the strikes targeted "military operatives," while Palestinians report a rise in fatalities amid the ongoing conflict. The peace process in Gaza has been undermined by continued Israeli strikes, according to Nicholas Mladenov, head of Trump's Board of Peace.
Despite the ceasefire holding, Mladenov noted that civilians continue to suffer. Israel insists that Gaza's reconstruction can only commence once Hamas disarms, a condition Netanyahu's government has prioritized ahead of Israel's upcoming election. Over 100 Israeli settlements in the West Bank have been legalized since 2022, despite international condemnation of their legality.
Dubai International Airport has experienced a significant decline in passenger traffic since the start of the Iran war, with arrivals dropping by 31.3% compared to the same period last year. The drop in air travel highlights the impact of the conflict on Middle Eastern travel and commerce. In a separate matter, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has warned the United Nations about new U.S. sanctions, urging the global body to condemn the move and protect Iran from economic isolation.
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