Iran’s Top Diplomat in Oman for Talks on Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian foreign minister landed in Muscat on Saturday. A standoff over the strait this week set off heavy clashes between the U.S. and Iran.

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Political scientist Dominic Tierney on why the U.S. gets trapped in conflicts like Iran

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Swarthmore College political science professor Dominic Tierney about the U.S.-Iran war and other conflicts that have left the U.S. in drawn-out entanglements.

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US wants Iran to pledge to halt Hormuz attacks — officials

US officials say Washington wants Tehran to publicly vow to end attacks on vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has threatened to "completely decimate" Iran should it attempt to assassinate him.

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Trump tells Iran to admit Strait attacks as Oman hosts talks on reopening Hormuz shipping

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.

Iran Officials Admit To "Mistake" After Attacks On Ships In Hormuz: Report

According to the officials, Tehran blamed the incidents on an "errant" faction of hardliners that allegedly acted to derail ongoing negotiations.

US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Oman on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said, with Washington seeking a public pledge of free, secure transit. US President Donald Trump said on Friday the US and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite an escalation […]

Pakistan, US make 'significant progress' in talks on proposed reciprocal trade agreement

Pakistan and the United States made “significant progress” in a fresh round of negotiations on a proposed reciprocal trade agreement, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi quoted the commerce secretary as saying on Saturday. The two-day talks, held on Thursday and Friday in Washington DC, were led by Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul. They aimed to address tariff-related concerns and broaden economic cooperation between the two countries. Paul “characterised the talks as positive and app...

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US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz

Iran's foreign minister meets in Oman to negotiate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate, with the US demanding a pledge for secure transit amid ongoing hostilities

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Pakistan, US cite 'significant progress' in Washington trade talks: FO

Andrabi says both sides ironing out differences, building convergence, with view to early conclusion of agreement

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Araghchi meets Omani counterpart to discuss Hormuz shipping arrangements - Tehran Times

Araghchi meets Omani counterpart to discuss Hormuz shipping arrangements  Tehran Times

US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

The US wants Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships as part of negotiations due to be held on Saturday.

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