Iran-Oman Hormuz Deal: 5 Explosive Facts Behind the ‘Final Stage’ Talks
Iran says talks with Oman on a new Strait of Hormuz shipping route are nearly finalized, even as Tehran denies key parts of Trump's ceasefire claims and warns of retaliation against Gulf energy sites. Here's what's really happening behind the scenes.
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Trump-Iran Deal: 5 Shocking Twists Behind the Sudden Strike Climbdown
Donald Trump has called off a massive planned strike on Iran and agreed to open talks on Monday over the Strait of Hormuz — but Tehran is denying key parts of his account, and global oil markets are already reacting to the whiplash.
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Strait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran Rejects Oman’s Historic 3-Lane Plan to End Oil Crisis
Oman has put forward a Gulf-backed plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz through voluntary shipping fees, but Iran has rejected the proposal for an equal division of the waterway. Here's what the plan involves, why Tehran is pushing back, and what it means for global oil markets.
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Trump’s $2 Trillion Gulf Tour: Real Diplomatic Wins or Political Theater?
A geopolitical shift in the approach to the region, Trump’s $2 Trillion Gulf Tour: Real Diplomatic Wins or Political Theater? In his first foreign trip since re-entering the White House, President Donald Trump embarked on a whirlwind tour of three Gulf states - Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. His three-day visit was packed with announcements of massive investment deals, new defense and tech agreements, and diplomatic overtures to former adversaries like Syria and Iran.
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