{
  "id": 254684,
  "title": "Houthis hit Saudi Arabia, Iran makes demands in Strait of Hormuz talks and Dubai foils gold smuggling plot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/houthis-hit-saudi-arabia-iran-makes-demands-in-strait-of-hormuz-talks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T07:05:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/08/07/houthis-hit-saudi-arabia-iran-makes-demands-in-hormuz-talks-and-dubai-foils-gold-smuggling-plot/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Houthi militant group attacked southern Saudi Arabia, injuring 11 civilians and killing dozens of government troops, while Saudi Arabia pledged to enhance security cooperation with regional allies. Tehran has been pushing for sanctions relief in exchange for toll-free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with Pakistan expressing optimism that progress on maritime routes could lead to renewed US-Iran peace talks. Additionally, a deadly bus explosion occurred near Damascus, and Dubai Customs successfully thwarted a sophisticated attempt to smuggle 24-carat gold through the city's international airport. The UAE has also introduced new excise tax rules for vape liquids, set to take effect next month.",
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        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "US-Iran war news LIVE: Oil prices continue to rise as Iran attacks 'hostile targets' in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/us-iran-war-news-live-oil-prices-continue-to-rise-as-iran-attacks",
        "published": "2026-08-07T00:18:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Adnoc says attacks in Strait of Hormuz significantly affecting operations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/adnoc-says-attacks-in-strait-of-hormuz-significantly-affecting",
        "published": "2026-08-07T15:31:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Expert reacts to potential Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz deal; Ted Cruz says U.S. needs to arm Iranians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/expert-reacts-to-potential-iran-oman-strait-of-hormuz-deal-ted-cruz",
        "published": "2026-08-07T16:54:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "US official: 'We expect a deal soon' between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/us-official-we-expect-a-deal-soon-between-iran-and-oman-on-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-08-07T19:40:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/us-official-we-expect-a-deal-soon-between-iran-and-oman-on-strait-of-280729",
        "published": "2026-08-07T19:46:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed, as Hormuz deal looms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/iran-war-live-trilateral-mecca-defence-pact-signed-as-hormuz-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-08T00:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/iran-says-deal-on-strait-of-hormuz-is-close-but-will-not-open-the-311595",
        "published": "2026-08-08T12:51:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}