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<item><title>Iran links Strait of Hormuz reopening to US concessions as strikes pause</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-special-report-august-3-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-special-report-august-3-2026#u38657</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:40:55 +0000</pubDate><description>Iran is conditioning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on concessions from the United States in broader negotiations. While Oman reports that talks to manage the waterway are continuing, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has set specific conditions for resuming traffic, including an end to the US blockade. President Donald Trump has indicated the US will prioritize economic pressure over negotiations while military strikes remain on pause. Meanwhile, President Pezeshkian is seeking an end to the state of &amp;quot;no war, no peace&amp;quot; as he discusses sanctions resilience with Supreme Lea</description></item>
<item><title>Israel and Iran Trade First Strikes Since Ceasefire</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-special-report-august-3-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-special-report-august-3-2026#u35437</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:16:11 +0000</pubDate><description>Israel and Iran have exchanged military strikes, marking the first direct attacks between the two nations since their ceasefire. Simultaneously, diplomatic efforts continue as an Iran-Oman deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz approaches completion. These tensions coincide with fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers in the Gulf of Aden and claims of Houthi operations against Yemeni forces. Crude oil prices remain near $80 per barrel as markets react to the conflicting signals of diplomatic hope and regional instability.Why it mattersThe return to active strikes threatens the stability of a previo</description></item>
<item><title>Israel and Iran Exchange Strikes Following Ceasefire</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-special-report-august-3-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-special-report-august-3-2026#u35436</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:16:10 +0000</pubDate><description>Israel and Iran have traded military strikes, marking the first direct attacks between the two nations since a ceasefire was established. While diplomatic hopes persist between the US and Iran, regional instability continues as Houthis claim attacks on Yemeni forces and target Saudi tankers in the Gulf of Aden. Crude oil prices are hovering near $80 per barrel amid this volatility and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Efforts toward an Iran-Oman deal regarding the strait are reportedly nearing completion.Why it mattersThe return to active hostilities threatens to dismantle the prev</description></item>
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