https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-and-oman-prepare-hormuz-deal-as-u-s-holds-back-on-secondary-sanctionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-and-oman-prepare-hormuz-deal-as-u-s-holds-back-on-secondary-sanctionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-and-oman-prepare-hormuz-deal-as-u-s-holds-back-on-secondary-sanctions#u51381Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:31:11 +0000Iran has labeled new US economic sanctions as "state terrorism" and urged other nations to ignore them while mediators continue efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has reached the six-month mark with no clear victor; US sanctions have battered but not broken Tehran, and Iran continues to use the waterway as strategic leverage. The Trump administration is currently attempting to increase economic pressure on Iran, even as diplomatic efforts to clear mines and establish waterway fees proceed.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil chokepoint. Tensio https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-and-oman-prepare-hormuz-deal-as-u-s-holds-back-on-secondary-sanctionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-and-oman-prepare-hormuz-deal-as-u-s-holds-back-on-secondary-sanctions#u50253Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:41:01 +0000Iran and Oman are negotiating a plan to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz and clear mines, including a proposal to establish fees for the waterway. Despite these talks, Iran attacked a second commercial vessel in the strait on Thursday. Diplomatic activity is increasing as Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran. Meanwhile, the U.S. is deploying the USS Theodore Roosevelt to the region, with President Trump asserting that sanctions will achieve victory in the conflict. Crude oil prices remained near $82 during these developments.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a narrow, vital shi https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-and-oman-prepare-hormuz-deal-as-u-s-holds-back-on-secondary-sanctionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-and-oman-prepare-hormuz-deal-as-u-s-holds-back-on-secondary-sanctions#u49916Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:45:37 +0000Iran and Oman have outlined a joint proposal to establish a temporary shipping lane and initiate demining efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. The two nations are pushing for an interim reopening of the waterway as a diplomatic impasse with the United States continues. While a top official reports an agreement on a new temporary route, Tehran maintains that the United States must lift its blockade for a full resolution. Global oil prices have extended declines following news of the talks.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global waterway for oil transit. Current tensions involve a U.