Washington DC [US], August 5 (ANI): The United States is close to finalising an interim agreement with Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has once again witnessed heightened tensions following the collapse of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Washington and Tehran last month, reported Axios.
Trump says talks with Tehran 'very good', threatens to strike if Hormuz Strait remains closed US President Donald Trump told Fox News that Washington is having "very good discussions" with Iran, insisting that Tehran is keen on signing the deal. He also threatened that Iran would be "hit very hard" unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened "very soon".
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Hezbollah chief criticises Lebanese direct talks with Israel Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in a televised address criticised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun over direct negotiations with Israel, describing him as "biased and divisive". Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a televised address that "there is no objection to a public meeting between Hezbollah and the Syrian leadership. " Qassem also criticised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun over direct negotiations with Israel, describing him as "biased and… pic.
Tehran [Iran], August 5 (ANI): Iran has said that negotiations with Oman alone would not be sufficient to restore normal operations in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that broader conditions, including an end to US actions against Tehran, must be met before the strategic waterway can return to normal.
Prospects for reopening the Strait of Hormuz remained uncertain Tuesday as Washington said an agreement could come by Wednesday, while Tehran linked normal shipping to transit fees, sanctions relief, security guarantees and an end to the US naval blockade.
Washington DC [US], August 5 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said negotiations with Iran are currently focused on two key objectives, the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe maritime navigation, and the longer-term goal of the complete denuclearisation of Iran.
'Collective punishment': US Supreme Court greenlights $656m judgement against Palestinian officials The US Supreme Court has refused to freeze a $656m judgement against the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) after the two groups said they were too cash-strapped to compensate Americans for attacks in Israel during the Second Intifada. The decision was announced on Monday by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a liberal justice who is tasked with taking on emergency case reviews. This comes 22 years after the lawsuit was first launched, and it means the collection of the funds can begin immediately.
Tehran [Iran], August 5 (ANI): Talks between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz have entered a new phase, a top Iranian official told state broadcaster Press TV. Press TV reported on Tuesday that continued Iran-Oman Hormuz talks reflect Tehran's diplomatic engagement. The official further noted that the understanding with Oman on Hormuz is within reach if US stops interference.
'Collective punishment': US Supreme Court greenlights $656m judgement against Palestinian officials Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 19:00 The case was brought by US victims of attacks in Israel some 25 years ago A young Palestinian man walks past destroyed cars, burned by Israeli settlers overnight, in Jalud, near Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on 4 August 2026 (Mohammed Torokman/Reuters) Off The US Supreme Court has refused to freeze a $656m judgement against the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) after the two groups said they were too cash-strapped to compensate Americans for attacks in Israel during the Second Intifada. The decision was announced on Monday by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a liberal justice who is tasked with taking on emergency case reviews. This comes 22 years after the lawsuit was first launched, and it means the collection of the funds can begin immediately.
DOHA, 4th August, 2026 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, received today a telephone call from President of the United States of America Donald Trump.
Qatari emir, Trump discuss developments with Iran Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call on Tuesday with US President Donald Trump on recent regional developments with Iran, according to a statement by the emir’s office. The leaders discussed efforts to “deescalate” US-Iran tensions and “bridge the gap” in their positions. The statement said that during the call, Trump praised Qatar’s role in “supporting diplomatic efforts and facilitating dialogue”, while the emir stressed the need for all parties to adhere to the US-Iran MoU agreed in June.
Iran’s leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump.
Masoud Pezeshkian dismisses talk of internal rift as hardline Assembly of Experts call US negotiations ‘futile’ Middle East crisis live – latest updates Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s president, has been forced to deny claims that he has repeatedly threatened to resign as he battles hardline factions opposed to reaching a settlement with the US over the strait of Hormuz. The US and Europe hope a deal is imminent to reopen the strait and they are putting pressure on Oman to accept a temporary agreement that officials in Muscat fear will leave Iran retaining near permanent dominance of the vital oil shipping channel. Ships would enter the strait in a route close to Iran, but leave on a route that passes through Iranian and Omani waters.
Her attack on multipolarity mistakes a shift in global power for a plot, confusing structural change with hostile intent Laura Loomer's recentcondemnation of multipolaritymarks one of the clearest attempts within the American Right to define the emerging new international order as an existential threat rather than an inevitable transformation.
Talks with Oman over Hormuz proceeding ‘positively’, Iran’s foreign ministry says Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday that Iran and Oman are amid negotiations for a route through the Strait of Hormuz aimed to ensure sovereign rights and national security considerations for both countries. Baghaei said that talks have “been assessed positively at both the technical and political levels” to manage the safe flow of traffic through the waterway, in comments carried by Iran’s IRIB broadcaster.
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/DUBAI: Iran said on August 3 that there were no ongoing talks with the United States and no plans for any meetings, directly contradicting claims made by U. S. President Donald Trump.
Qatar, which has mediated, said a draft deal was being circulated, while the U. S. Treasury secretary suggested an agreement may be imminent.
Labour Friends of Israel defends major West Bank settlement blocs Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 11:59 Lobby group publishes briefing urging the Burnham government not to ban settlement goods A picture taken from the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Hebron shows the Israeli Gush Etzion settlement bloc on 5 March 2017 (AFP) Off The Labour Friends of Israel (LFI) lobby group has published a report apparently justifying some illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine and urging the British government not to ban goods produced by them. This comes as Andy Burnham's Labour government is believed to be considering imposing a ban on imports from Israeli settlements, which according to British policy are all in occupied Palestinian territory. LFI is a group within the Labour Party which is believed to count more than 70 MPs as affiliates, although it no longer keeps a public list.
There have been conflicting signals from the US and Iran, with Tehran denying President Trump's assertion that talks are under way.
