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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said maritime service fees should be charged in the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran and Oman negotiate a temporary shipping route. He said discussions were progressing smoothly, with technical issues and safe navigation still being addressed

Iran’s parliament security committee approved a strategic action plan aimed at ensuring security and sustainable progress in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf. Tehran said US violations must end before negotiations resume, while Iran and Oman continue discussions on safe maritime routes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will continue pursuing peace under its memorandum of understanding with the United States, provided Washington builds trust. He stressed reciprocal commitments, rejected coercion and reaffirmed Iran’s readiness for dialogue while protecting its national rights

The rupee ended nearly flat on Friday, gaining 2 paise to 95.20 against the US dollar, as risk aversion over uncertain Iran-Oman negotiations and higher crude prices weighed on sentiment. Markets remained cautious ahead of the weekend and US jobs data

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains difficult but described his leadership as a source of strength. He accused the US and Israel of killing Ali Khamenei and said Iran continues to withstand sanctions and conflict 

Iran and Oman are nearing a deal on a temporary single shipping route through Iran's territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said the arrangement does not fully reopen the strait, with broader access still dependent on US implementation of commitments

US President Donald Trump said a Strait of Hormuz agreement could be reached within days as Iran and Oman negotiate reopening vital shipping lanes. Progress has eased oil prices, though key issues over control, security, tolls, and broader regional tensions remain unresolved

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened soon, claiming negotiations are underway. Tehran denied holding talks with Washington, leaving uncertainty over the strategically vital shipping route and regional tensions.

US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being "duplicitous", claiming nothing would reach the country without a deal or total surrender. He asserted that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said its talks with Oman concern temporary shipping arrangements.

US President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned strikes on Iran after appeals from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, opting to give diplomacy more time. Mediation efforts continue, though no agreement has been reached and tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's leadership remains united in resisting US pressure but is divided over the war's endgame. Hardliners seek total victory and oppose negotiations, while pragmatists favour diplomacy to secure concessions and ease economic strain. The internal power struggle may shape Iran's postwar future

US President Donald Trump said Washington suspended a planned military strike on Iran after requests to allow diplomacy, claiming a framework for a deal had emerged. He said the proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran's nuclear programme

US President Donald Trump said the United States will continue military action against Iran until it no longer poses a nuclear or military threat. He also expressed doubts over diplomatic negotiations while linking pressure on Iran to broader regional security efforts.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned of a harsh response against countries supporting US actions, amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The IRGC claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz, reported tanker incidents and demanded an end to perceived US interference in maritime activities

Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles after the US launched major strikes on Iranian military targets following an attack on a US base. The escalating conflict has intensified regional tensions, threatened energy infrastructure, disrupted shipping routes and complicated diplomatic efforts across the Middle East

US President Donald Trump said Iran has sought direct talks with Washington following recent US military action. He expressed optimism about a possible deal, warned that military operations could resume if diplomacy failed, and defended America's military preparedness and defence production.

Iran has condemned Ukraine's reported attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, vowing retaliation. Tehran accused Kyiv of violating international law, summoned Ukraine's diplomat, and pledged legal action after the incident reportedly killed one sailor and injured three

The US has paused airstrikes on Iran as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent wider conflict. Negotiations focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though tensions remain high with President Donald Trump warning of renewed military action if talks fail

  Explosions struck near a US military base in Iraq's Irbil after Washington completed another wave of airstrikes on Iran. The escalating conflict widened with Houthi threats, shipping disruptions, soaring oil prices, and growing tensions over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz 

Donald Trump warned Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels against further attacks on ships, saying the US would hold Iran responsible for any renewed aggression and threatened major military action if such incidents continue