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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran’s Ghalibaf calls Trump’s diplomacy ‘theater on loop’ as Hormuz talks stall
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused US President Donald Trump of ‘theater diplomacy on loop’ after Trump called off strikes and claimed a deal with Tehran was near. Iran and Oman have agreed a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but talks stalled over security guarantees and navigation rights.
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Politics · United KingdomEd Miliband meets Marco Rubio in Washington amid past Trump criticism
Ed Miliband met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss security, Ukraine and Gaza, while ignoring questions about his past criticism of Donald Trump as 'racist' and 'misogynistic'. The White House had reportedly expressed concerns over Miliband’s appointment.
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Trump threatens Iran with military strikes if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
Donald Trump warned Iran that the US would launch major strikes unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, while Axios reported an interim deal was near. Oil prices fell below $80 a barrel after US officials expressed hope for a resolution, though no centre-rated outlet covered the story.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastStrait of Hormuz reopening talks send S&P 500 to $70 trillion record
The S&P 500 reached a record $70 trillion market capitalisation on 4 August 2026 after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the Strait of Hormuz could reopen to oil traffic as soon as 5 August. Bitcoin traded at $64,176 while crude prices fell sharply.
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US reports progress in Hormuz shipping talks with Iran and Oman
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed progress in negotiations with Iran and Oman to increase commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, though no final agreement has been reached. Qatar and Pakistan are mediating, with a Saudi source suggesting a deal could be announced within days.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastShip attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports
A cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the British Maritime Safety Authority said. The attack, near Oman’s coast, follows previous incidents involving Tehran’s forces in the key oil and gas export route.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump sets 4 August 2026 for full reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump announced that the US and Iran are discussing the full resumption of normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz by 4 August 2026, with passage free for all vessels. He described the negotiations as Iran's last chance to avoid a strike on its leadership and said nuclear talks would follow.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastTrump pauses Iran strikes as oil crisis warnings mount
President Donald Trump halted planned strikes on Iranian infrastructure, as analysts warn the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve is nearing 300 million barrels, its lowest since 1983. Closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push oil to $150 per barrel, triggering energy rationing and economic collapse in the US and Gulf states.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says US talks with Iran are Tehran’s ‘last chance before decapitation’
Donald Trump said the United States is negotiating with Iran as a final opportunity to avoid military action, calling it Tehran’s ‘last chance before decapitation’. Iran’s foreign ministry insists it is only discussing a shipping corridor with Oman, not the US, while the Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump says oil firms profit too much from Iran war shortage
President Donald Trump said oil companies are making “too much money” due to a shortage caused by the Iran war, which has led to retaliatory actions blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Right-rated outlets led on his criticism, while no left- or centre-rated reports carried the story.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS signs $3bn missile defence deals as Iran demands control of Strait of Hormuz
The US Department of Defense has signed framework agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to increase production of missile defence systems, including THAAD and Patriot. Northrop Grumman stated the deals are worth $3 billion. Meanwhile, Iran has demanded control over the Strait of Hormuz as a condition for ending military actions.
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Politics · Middle EastIran denies US talks after Trump cancels strikes and announces negotiations
US President Donald Trump announced new talks with Iran to revive cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after calling off strikes he described as "the biggest attack since World War II". Iran’s foreign ministry denied any negotiations were underway, while Trump cited the planned talks as his reason for cancelling the military action.
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