The foreign ministry of Qatar says diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran are “ongoing,” but no direct talks are scheduled.

The US president insisted negotiations were underway despite Tehran's denials, saying Iran had a final opportunity to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear programme before facing…

The US president insisted negotiations were underway despite Tehran's denials, saying Iran had a final opportunity to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear programme before facing…

Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end the US- Iran war on Tuesday.Benchmark Brent crude fell more than 4% after the ‌comments from Qatar, extending Monday's steep losses...

US President Donald Trump on Monday said talks with Iran "are going ‌on right now", adding that the negotiations represented the ‌last chance for Tehran to sign a good deal. Earlier on Monday, after Iran…

The strait was an open international waterway before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

The vessel, which has not been named, reported being "hit by an unknown projectile" and authorities were investigating, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding the incident occurred 20 nautical miles (37 kilometres) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent suggests a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could stabilise energy prices globally. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

President Donald Trump said the two sides are resuming talks to wind down the war. Iran disputed that claim, saying it was only talking with Oman.

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⁠US ​Secretary of ​State Marco Rubio said Tuesday there ​has ‌been ⁠progress made in discussions ‌with Iran and Oman ⁠on getting more ships ​through the Strait ‌of Hormuz but no final ‌agreement has been…