Why Hormuz remains high risk for ships despite US claims of mine-clearing
Analysts say mine clearance alone is unlikely to make shipping ‘safe’ in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, Oman agree on temporary Hormuz route: What we know
Iran’s deputy foreign minister announced a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, Oman agree on new temporary route in Hormuz
Deputy foreign minster says the route’s entry as well as part of the exit would run through Iranian territorial waters.
Sanctions or missiles? How Gulf will view Trump’s new Iran approach
As Washington pressures Tehran, Gulf states weigh sanctions against the risk of escalation.
Can Pakistani army chief make Iran’s military leaders restart US talks?
Pakistan says progress was made in Tehran, but Iran’s security establishment remains wary of Washington.
Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’
Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions.
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