Strait of hormuz

Iran 'not serious' about talks, US remains open to Middle East negotiations, Rubio says

Marco Rubio spoke at a meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers in Manila, saying that if Iran does not take diplomacy seriously, the US will "do what's necessary" to protect its interests.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with U.S. on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 22, 2026.
US Air Force Rockwell B-1B Lancer dropping JDAM bombs photographed from the canopy of an escort fighter jet.

Iran continues strikes across Middle East, Rubio notes regime 'not serious' about peace talks

US Air Force Rockwell B-1B Lancer dropping JDAM bombs photographed from the canopy of an escort fighter jet.

US CENTCOM strikes Iran, marking the eleventh consecutive night of bombardment

US President Donald Trump points at the new Air Force One, a plane gifted by the Qatari government, before boarding the plane, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, July 1, 2026.

Trump eyes expanded Iran campaign as Israeli officials warn Tehran may strike Israel


Iran says talks with Oman focused on Strait of Hormuz traffic

The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after it struck a container ship on Sunday, while Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and escalated attacks on US facilities.

VESSELS AT the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026.

Iran claims Israel responsible for US strikes, Israel votes to extend state of emergency

Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz

A ship in the Strait of Hormuz, June 2026

Bypassing Hormuz: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor could threaten Iran, experts say

Iran is worried that the rapid advance of the IMEC corridor could offer a viable alternative to trade and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, while strengthening Israel's regional standing.

 Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden attend Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment event on the day of the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, September 9, 2023.

IRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, US strikes Iran in retaliation

Iranian state media announced that explosions were heard near Chabahar, on Qeshm Island, and in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Bushehr, and Asaluyeh.

A ship in the Strait of Hormuz, June 2026

Oman seeks dual-route Strait of Hormuz deal as Trump demands Iran admit ship attacks

Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Huckabee confirms Israeli intel on Trump assassination plot

Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz, American officials say

Iran has told Washington that recent attacks on shipping in the strait were from "an errant part of their system," one senior official said.

In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 18, 2026, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz.

Countries must reject Iran's efforts to control Strait of Hormuz, UN agency document says

The UN shipping agency urged countries to reject Iran’s claim of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and its attempt to control international traffic through the vital waterway.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

Qatar in talks with US, Iran to de-escalate crisis as the two nations trade blows - report

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on US military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following US strikes on Iran's southern provinces, further eroding a three-week-old ceasefire.

[FILE PHOTO] Delegation staff members meet during the quadrilateral meeting in Switzerland between the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar on June 21, at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict.

Iran: Israel will 'not be spared' in future attacks, Qatari negotiators in Iran to defuse tensions

The warning came after US President Donald Trump said Washington was considering strikes on Iranian energy and desalination infrastructure if tensions escalate.

A poster of Benjamin Netanyahu with a message of revenge is carried by a demonstrator appears in front of a huge banner of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as people gather to bid farewell to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Revolution Square on July 6, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.