US-Iran relations
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Iran Rejects US Talks, Confirms Omani-Mediated Shipping Discussions for Strait of Hormuz
Tehran confirms ongoing technical talks with Oman for a new Strait of Hormuz shipping route while explicitly rejecting any direct negotiations with the US.
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Trump Pauses ‘Massive Strike’ as US and Iran Navigate High-Stakes Hormuz Diplomacy
US President Donald Trump has announced imminent negotiations with Iran, pausing a major military strike, while Tehran pursues Omani-mediated maritime security talks.
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US-Iran Negotiations Commence in Switzerland Amid Regional Escalation
High-level delegations from the US and Iran have gathered in Switzerland to stabilize a fragile ceasefire and address the ongoing crisis in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil Prices Stabilize After US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding Triggers Three-Month Low
Global oil markets remain volatile as traders weigh the logistical hurdles of reopening the Strait of Hormuz following a preliminary US-Iran peace agreement.
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Middle East Brinkmanship: Israel-Hezbollah Escalation Strains US-Iran Peace Efforts
As Washington and Tehran approach a potential peace deal, fresh Israeli strikes in Beirut and retaliatory rhetoric threaten to derail diplomatic progress ahead of the G7 summit.
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Maritime Chokepoint Shifts: Tanker Transit Resumes Amid High-Stakes Iran Negotiations
A surge of 6 million barrels of crude exits the Strait of Hormuz as Washington and Tehran signal the final stages of a potential deal, marking a critical shift in regional maritime security.
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A Precarious Pivot: The US-Iran Path Toward Fragile Diplomacy
As Washington and Tehran enter a two-week ceasefire, the path to lasting regional stability faces massive hurdles, from nuclear policy to Hormuz transit.
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US Navy Fires on Iranian Tanker as Regional Tensions Ignite
The US Navy disabled an Iranian-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman, marking a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability and Armenia’s trade routes.
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US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire, Talks to Begin
A fragile US-Iran truce has been brokered, averting military escalation. Formal peace talks are expected to commence this Friday in Islamabad.
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Netanyahu: Iran ceasefire excludes Lebanon conflict
Israel supports a US-brokered truce with Iran but states its military operations in Lebanon will continue, signaling a complex regional de-escalation.
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ICE Detains Soleimani’s Niece After Green Card Revocation
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are in ICE custody after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their green cards, citing support for the Iranian regime.
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Brent Crude Slides as Trump Signals Iran Negotiations
Brent crude prices dropped 5% on March 25, 2026, as markets reacted to reports of potential peace talks between the US and Iran and new transit assurances for the Strait of Hormuz.
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US and Iran Reopen Direct Communications Amid Escalating Conflict
A direct communication channel between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated, marking the first known direct contact since the conflict began.
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Iranian President Apologizes to Neighbors Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to neighboring nations for recent strikes, announcing a conditional halt to further attacks. This signals a strategic shift amid intense conflict, prompting an Arab League meeting.
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Russia Allegedly Gave Iran Intel for US Military Strikes
US intelligence sources revealed Russia allegedly provided Iran with information to target American military assets in the Middle East, amid ongoing US and Israeli operations against Iran.