From annihilating Iran's civilization toreopening the Strait of Hormuz, US war goals collapsed completely as Iran's sovereign control over the chokepoint transformed battlefield resilience into diplomatic leverage, forcing American recognition of a new regional order where Tehran holds the keys to global energy security.

Iran says conditions for a final agreement have not yet been met and insists implementation of key provisions of the memorandum of understanding must come first. Meanwhile, tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz and the Lebanon framework agreement

Strait of Hormuz, frozen funds, Lebanon at forefront of the minds of Iran's negotiators ahead of potential talks.

Iran lawmaker says US role in region has ended Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, said the era of US interference in regional affairs is over and argued that Washington would gain nothing from a renewed role in the region. The strategic Strait of Hormuz is an inseparable part of Irans national sovereignty, and its management is solely under the control of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Azizi said

The IRIB broadcaster said the two ministers reviewed and exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments related to the agreement, which Tehran says is aimed at ending the conflict involving the United States and Israel. The discussion came after Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi criticised comments by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding demining efforts in the Strait of Hormuz

Oman does not support transit fee on ships in Hormuz, minister says Oman's foreign minister Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi has said Muscat does not support imposing transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving the door open to charges for optional maritime services

Shipping continues through Hormuz despite regional tensions Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued over the weekend despite security concerns and attacks on two ships, according to ship-tracking provider MarineTraffic

Only two South Korean ships remain in Hormuz, says president All but two stranded South Korean ships have now exited the Strait of Hormuz, President Lee Jae-myung says

The Retailers must quickly react to this statement, and do what they know is right DROP YOUR PRICE FOR OUR GREAT AMERICAN PEOPLE! There will be no gauging, which is totally illegal. If Retailers dont do this, big problems lie ahead! The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran in response to Israel-US strikes early this year sent oil prices surging

Demining of Strait of Hormuz to be carried out only by Iran, deputy foreign minister says The removal of mines from the Strait of Hormuz is to be carried out solely byIran, according to the Islamabad MoU between Tehran and Washington,Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in a post on X on Monday, in response to French President Macron's comments on the subject

France and Oman to cooperate with partners on de-mining Hormuz, Macron says France and Oman are working together to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and will cooperate with their partners on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday

Commodity strategists warn that Iranian leverage in the Strait of Hormuz will continue to weigh on oil markets and shipping costs.

US and Iran to discuss Hormuz tensions in Qatar, says report The United States and Iran are expected to hold direct talks in Doha on Tuesday aimed at resolving disputes over security and navigation arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Axios, which cited US officials

And we all deserve a clear explanation of what the Trump Administration thinks it is actually achieving to make America safer," Sherrill wrote on social media. The Democratic governor said Trump had offered varying justifications for the conflict, including eliminating Iran's missile programme, ending its nuclear programme, pursuing regime change and reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Data shows 48 vessels crossed Hormuz after attacks A total of 48 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz between 26 and 28 June following the latest exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran

Oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping Oil prices rose after several days of tit-for-tat strikes between the United States and Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and renewed concerns about global energy supplies

Brent crude edges up as tit-for-tat strikes hinder return to normality in key waterway.

Citing Velayatis interview with Iranian outlet Farhikhtegan, Drop Site News reported that Velayati singled out Bahrain as the Gulf state offering Washington the most support, noting it hosts the US Fifth Fleet, and accused it of stoking hatred against Iran. Bahrain on Sunday urged the UN Security Council to call an emergency meeting and hold Tehran accountable, after Iran struck a US Navy base in Bahrain in response to the latest US strikes in and near Hormuz.

The United States and Iran have agreed to pause mutual attacks "for now" and hold talks on Tuesday in Doha, the capital of Qatar, to work out their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, US media outlet Axios reported on Sunday.

Washington and Tehran agree to halt strikes, US official says The United States and Iran will temporarily halt strikes and allow ships to sail freely as technical negotiations on all aspects of the memorandum of understanding resume, a US official told Reuters. The development follows days of military exchanges between the two countries in and around the Strait of Hormuz

America's $22 billion carrot-and-stick gambitto claim the Strait of Hormuz backfired as Iran's asymmetric response and unwavering defense of sovereignty over the waterwayexposed Washington's mistaken belief that economic incentives could override strategic principles.

US and Iran have agreed to stop attacks and renew talks in the Qatari capital, Doha, Axios reports.

military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain following U.S. strikes on targets in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

Persian Gulf states' hostile proxy tactics, driven by US pressure to challenge Iran's post-war ascendancy, demand Iran's decisive strategic response diplomatic exclusion, Strait of Hormuz leverage, and Resistance Front consolidation to permanently end their era of dual alignment against their permanent neighbor.

US strikes Iran for a second day near Strait of Hormuz as Bahrain sounds sirens and Kuwait activates air defences.

The US military said it struck Iran again, hours after a tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, in the worst escalation since the two sides signed an interim peace deal two weeks ago.

The attacks come as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-day ceasefire as they attempt to work toward a resolution.

The attacks come after an alleged Iranian drone struck another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

The US-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) on Saturday raised the maritime security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz from moderate to substantial.

Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran carried out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship's upper deck.

The UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) paused its ship escort operation through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported coming under attack, reigniting concerns about whether a preliminary deal to end the Iran war will hold.

IMO suspends Hormuz evacuation plan after vessel hit near Oman International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says the group has suspended its evacuation plan for vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns vessels to use only Tehran-approved routes as IMO halts Hormuz evacuation after ship struck.

Iran says ships using unauthorised Hormuz routes will lose safe passage guarantees The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) says vessels travelling through routes outside its designated framework will not be covered by safe passage guarantees

IMF says prices have eased since US-Iran agreement but Gulf trade remains disrupted The International Monetary Fund says energy and commodity prices have fallen since the United States and Iran agreed to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but warned that Gulf trade flows will take time to return to normal

"The only crop we're harvesting is what you planted: decades of mistrust," Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a social media post.

Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says a cargo ship has been hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel but causing no injuries

IRGC warns ships to use Iran-approved routes through Strait of Hormuz Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned commercial vessels to use only its approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz, reopening a point of tension in fragile negotiations between the United States and Iran over the strategic waterway

Andreas Krieg said Iran possesses sufficient geographic and military leverage in the Strait of Hormuz.

Shipping giant says stranded vessels have left Gulf after Hormuz closure Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd says all of its vessels that were stranded in the Gulf after the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz have now left the region

The MoU shifted voters' geopolitical perception, with 45 percent of American voters believing the US is in a weaker position in the world due to the war. Steep economic strain caused by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the war has likely encouraged public antagonism

The ministers also said Iran must not acquire a nuclear weapon and called for its ballistic missiles, drones and regional allies to be addressed. They also rejected "any tolls, fees, or attempts to assert control over the Strait [of Hormuz]".

Gulf stock markets fall as oil prices return to pre-war levels Most stock markets in the Gulf closed lower on Thursday, as oil prices fell back towards levels last seen before the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The decline came after a preliminary agreement between the US and Iran paved the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Clearing mines is a slow, high-risk operation that involves finding and destroying them using specialised techniques.

An oil tanker navigates the strait, reportedly hugging the western coast, despite threats from Revolutionary Guards.

The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.

Oil prices fell as investors bet global crude supplies will improve, as tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf for months have begun leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Wednesday released operational details of a large-scale evacuation plan for seafarers stranded around the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington and Tehran signaled that technical-level negotiations would continue later this month.

Normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz should be restored as soon as possible to ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.

US says 20 million barrels of crude passed through Hormuz in past day About 20 million barrels of crude oil have exited the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said

"That's what we're here to do, get their input," Rubio said. "I thought they were very frank, honest and important conversations, and I think we're very strongly aligned." Rubio is visiting Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE, where discussions have centred on the memorandum of understanding with Iran and security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Some 20 million barrels of crude oil have exited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, U.S

Rubio rejects proposal to charge ships for using Strait of Hormuz US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed the idea of imposing fees on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington would oppose any attempt to charge for passage through the strategic waterway

There will be no tolls, insurance costs, or charges of any kind for ships looking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said.

Iran and the US clash over nuclear inspections and Hormuz as negotiators push for a final deal within 60 days.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is preparing an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf region following months of disruptions linked to the US-Iran conflict.

US and Iran offer conflicting statements as negotiators push towards reaching a final, comprehensive deal.

The UN's maritime agency launched an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's 60-day negotiation framework, anchored by seven conditions ending hostilities on all fronts, compensation for war damages, Strait of Hormuz sovereignty, sanctions removal, nuclear file closure, and oversight mechanism asserts strategic superiority, ensures sequential implementation, and prevents any future aggression.

Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, Tehran had effectively closed off the vital waterway.

Oil falls Tuesday as investors continue to assess the latest developments in the Middle East, while showing optimism the conflict may end soon.

Israeli officials reiterated that military operations in Lebanon would continue despite ongoing diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran. Markets and regional observers continued to focus on sanctions implementation, Hormuz shipping activity and the durability of the broader agreement

Iran's Ghalibaf says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Iran

Oman reaffirms support for toll-free passage through Hormuz Oman's foreign minister Badr Albusaidi has said Muscat remains committed to ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz following discussions with senior Iranian officials

Ghalibaf says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has said the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will "never return to the pre-war situation", describing the outcome of negotiations in Switzerland as a significant diplomatic achievement

Any transactions during this period must be made in US dollars. "In line with the ongoing productive talks in Switzerland, Iran has committed to free and open transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to permit International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors into their country," Bessent wrote on X

Vance left the ongoing talks in Switzerland progress after claiming progress on multiple fronts, including ensuring the Strait of Hormuz stays open.

Iranian officials head to Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are travelling to Oman for talks on the management of the Strait of Hormuz

Ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz remains below pre-war levels Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains well below pre-war levels, according to data from analytics firm Kpler, despite vessels gradually returning to the strategic waterway

The update comes even as industry trackers showed Iranian tankers have continued to sail through the strait.

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is open and crude oil and natural gas are flowing through.