{
  "id": 467955,
  "title": "Why Trump is ‘low-keying’ talks with Iran as Hormuz crisis drives oil higher",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/why-trump-is-low-keying-talks-with-iran-as-hormuz-crisis-drives-oil",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T11:58:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-iran-conflict-donald-trump-low-keying-talks-strait-of-hormuz-oil-prices-10826411/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly shifted his approach to talks with Iran, focusing on economic pressure rather than military conflict as the standoff between the nations persists. In an Axios interview, Trump stated, \"We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money.\" Iran's state media has confirmed that no formal negotiations have taken place between the two countries. Meanwhile, Iranian officials insist that direct discussions with America cannot commence until the U.S. adheres to the interim deal signed in June. However, Iran is reportedly engaging in negotiations with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. On the economic front, crude oil prices have climbed, driven by uncertainties surrounding the Strait's reopening. Iran has announced that a deal with Oman, aimed at establishing new shipping lanes in the strategic waterway, is nearing completion. Meanwhile, tensions may be escalating further as the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen have reportedly launched attacks against Saudi forces and a significant oil refinery.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Iran won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions and other Mideast developments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/iran-wont-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-without-us-concessions-and-other",
        "published": "2026-08-10T10:52:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Iran won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions and other Mideast developments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/iran-wont-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-without-us-concessions-and-other-464049",
        "published": "2026-08-10T10:53:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Middle East: Iran wants US concessions before opening Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/middle-east-iran-wants-us-concessions-before-opening-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-10T13:07:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Iran says it won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz until the US meets its demands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/iran-says-it-wont-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-until-the-us-meets-its",
        "published": "2026-08-10T13:09:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/chess-player-iran-says-hormuz-stays-shut-until-us-pays-up",
        "published": "2026-08-10T13:26:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Middle East: Iran Wants US Concessions Before Opening Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/middle-east-iran-wants-us-concessions-before-opening-hormuz-474712",
        "published": "2026-08-10T13:32:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Hormuz traffic declines as Iran says Oman deal in 'final stages'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/hormuz-traffic-declines-as-iran-says-oman-deal-in-final-stages",
        "published": "2026-08-10T13:35:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Iran makes demands before reaching deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/iran-makes-demands-before-reaching-deal-with-oman-on-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-10T14:17:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}