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23.06.2026 - 19:16 [ Middle East Eye ]

Oman reaffirms support for toll-free passage through Hormuz

Oman‘s foreign minister Badr Albusaidi has said Muscat remains committed to ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz following discussions with senior Iranian officials.

In a post on X, Albusaidi said there had been „constructive discussions on the recent Iran-US MOU, especially the Strait of Hormuz paragraph“. He added: „We affirmed commitment to international law and toll-free safe passage.“

The comments came after Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf visited Oman for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional developments.

21.06.2026 - 04:55 [ Joe Kent, former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center / X ]

For the MOU to hold and result in a lasting peace, we must restrict aid to Israel immediately & make it clear that we will not defend them should Iran opt to strike in response to Israel’s attacks in Lebanon.

Israel has not responded to our verbal & written demands—that is not going to change, unless we change it by taking action.

Israel claims sovereignty & continues to threaten our peace deal, yet they rely on us to bail them out. This is calculated.

We have to respond accordingly and stop this cycle once and for all.

Lead with action: remove their leverage, otherwise they will not take us seriously.

An open SOH & peace in the region have to be our focus. Israel is playing spoiler—we must limit their ability to do so.

21.06.2026 - 04:03 [ Daily Pakistan ]

US-Iran Technical Talks set to begin in Switzerland under Pakistan-Qatar mediation, FO says

Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that representatives from Washington and Tehran will participate in the discussions, while Pakistani and Qatari officials will facilitate the process. Islamabad says it remains committed to advancing the understandings reached under the MoU and promoting peace and stability through dialogue.

21.06.2026 - 03:54 [ Wall Street Journal ]

Vance Heads to Peace Talks, After Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz

Vice President JD Vance on Saturday headed to peace talks in Switzerland, signaling renewed efforts to keep an agreement signed earlier this week by President Trump on track after Iranian security officials said they had closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

20.06.2026 - 17:22 [ PressTV .ir ]

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after US-Israeli violations of MoU

The statement added that the Israeli attacks have led to “brutal killings and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of oppressed people” in southern Lebanon, adding that the Israeli regime has also failed to withdraw its forces from those territories.

The military command said that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the first step in response to the breach of commitments under the MoU by the US and its allies, adding that Iran will adopt further measures to compel the enemy to fulfill its obligations.

20.06.2026 - 17:11 [ CNN ]

Iran says it‘s closing vital Strait of Hormuz, blaming Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Iran’s military command said it will close the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel’s “ongoing” violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon and the United States “failing to implement” the first clause of the tentative agreement to end the war, Iranian state media reported on Saturday.

“In view of the United States’ bad faith and its clear breach of its commitments by failing to implement the first article of the memorandum ending the war, and in response to the continuous and ongoing violation of the ceasefire by the Zionist regime in southern Lebanon… It hereby announces that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to the passage of vessels,” Iran’s top joint military command, ​Khatam al-Anbiya Central ‌Headquarters, said in a statement that was reported by state broadcaster IRIB.

19.06.2026 - 16:24 [ RepublicWorld.com ]

Suez & Panama Canals Charging Tolls, But Iran‘s Demand For Hormuz Fee Is Raising Questions. Here‘s Why

(April 10, 2026)

Egypt and Panama charge fees to allow vessels to pass through Suez Canal and Panama Canal, respectively. This is because the international laws are different for straits and canals.

While straits occur naturally, canals are dug up manually. Hence, the countries controlling the canals take transit fee from vessels for allowing them to pass through.

19.06.2026 - 16:17 [ Al Jazeera ]

Persian Gulf Strait Authority says vessels allowed to cross Hormuz without fees

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority has announced that vessels seeking to cross the Strait of Hormuz will be granted access under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding for 60 days.

In a statement on X, the authority explained that vessels will need to submit their requests to cross at least 48 hours before wanting to depart.

The authority said that during the 60 days, no fees will be charged to vessels.

18.06.2026 - 18:45 [ Al Jazeera ]

World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz

Here’s how the world has reacted to the news:

16.06.2026 - 08:30 [ Egypt Independent ]

Egypt welcomes agreement reached between US, Iran

The ministry stressed that resolving differences through dialogue and negotiation remains a fundamental approach to achieving peace and consolidating stability, in accordance with the principles of international law and the Charter of the UN.

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Egypt also reiterated hope that the end of the war would enable the international community to refocus attention on the dire humanitarian and security conditions facing the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, the statement added.

16.06.2026 - 08:12 [ Jordan Times ]

Jordan welcomes US-Iran deal to end military operations, begin talks

The ministry stressed the importance of achieving a permanent agreement that would reinforce security and stability in the region, while taking into account the security interests of regional countries and adhering to the principles of good-neighborliness, respect for sovereignty, and non-interference in internal affairs.

It also highlighted the importance of restoring security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to the situation that existed before February 28, 2026 [when the war began].

16.06.2026 - 07:54 [ Saudi Gazette ]

Saudi Arabia welcomes US-Iran deal, hopes for lasting peace and regional stability

In a statement issued Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kingdom welcomed the efforts of both countries to reach a lasting agreement that would contribute to regional and international security and stability.

The Kingdom also commended the mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan and Qatar, as well as the positive engagement shown by the United States and Iran, which helped pave the way for the agreement.

Saudi Arabia further emphasized the importance of restoring security for navigation and maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to the conditions that existed before Feb. 28.

16.06.2026 - 06:11 [ Middle East Eye ]

Iranian cargo and oil tankers transit Hormuz after US lifts blockade

At least three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz following the US announcement that it would remove its naval blockade as part of the agreement reached with Tehran, according to Iranian state-affiliated media.

Press TV reported that the vessels passed through the strategic waterway after the deal was announced, while the semi-official Fars News Agency said a very large crude carrier was among the ships heading towards Iranian ports.

16.06.2026 - 05:57 [ TasnimNews.ir ]

Disagreements over Strait of Hormuz Clause in Iran-US MoU Persisted until Final Minutes: Source

The source outlined some of the changes introduced during the final one to two days and in the hours immediately preceding the announcement of the memorandum as follows:

1. The addition of the phrase “guaranteeing the sovereignty and respect for the territorial integrity of Lebanon” to Article One of the memorandum; (US President Donald Trump had not accepted the inclusion of this phrase in earlier drafts).

2. The addition of the phrase “administration of maritime navigation services in the Strait of Hormuz” by Iran and Oman to Article 5 of the memorandum;

3. Exempting vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz from paying fees for a period of 60 days;

16.06.2026 - 05:53 [ Middle East Eye ]

Vance says Hormuz transit will remain toll-free during talks

In an interview with NBC News, Vance said: “What the deal says is that for the 60 days that we’re negotiating the final deal, there will be toll-free access in and out of the Strait of Hormuz.”

Vance dismissed reports that Iran intended to impose shipping fees, suggesting they reflected domestic political messaging rather than the terms of the agreement.

16.06.2026 - 05:41 [ Reuters ]

Wall Street rallies, Dow ends with record on US-Iran deal, oil price slide

Wall Street rallied on Monday, with the Nasdaq climbing 3% and the Dow marking a record-high ​close after the United States and Iran struck a preliminary agreement to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, leading to ‌an easing of inflation fears as crude oil prices dropped.
The deal framework — expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday — did not address key issues such as Tehran‘s nuclear program and the Israel-Lebanon conflict.

15.06.2026 - 18:47 [ Joe Kent, former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center / X ]

We can strengthen our chances of this deal holding by cutting all military/intel assistance to Israel, they took every opportunity to tank this deal & will likely do so again unless we take action.

We should also quietly get our troops out of the bases in the Gulf that can be reached by Iran. This ensures Iranian hardliners can’t strike us to drag us back into the fight.

Take away every factor that we can control that could force us back into the war on Israel or Iran’s terms.

Set all conditions that we can control in our favor.

13.06.2026 - 01:41 [ CBS News ]

Iranian foreign minister says terms of Iran‘s nuclear program will come after peace deal is finalized

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian state TV on Friday that both sides were working toward signing an initial agreement declaring an end to the war „on all fronts, including Lebanon.“

Israel has been fighting the Iranian-allied militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon since early March.

11.06.2026 - 17:36 [ Hindustan Times ]

Three days, three attacks: How Indian-crewed vessels got caught in fresh US-Iran crossfire

Three vessels with Indian crew members onboard were attacked by the United States over the past three days near the coast of Oman. The attacks on the MT Jalveer, Settebello, and MT Marivex coincide with the US and Iran renewing hostilities against each other. The attacks were condemned by the ministry of external affairs.

11.06.2026 - 17:27 [ Indian Express ]

3 Indian sailors killed in US attack on tanker off Oman coast

The US military said it attacked the oil tanker, MT Settebello, after it tried to “violate” the blockade put up by the US outside the Strait of Hormuz, off the Oman coast.

Earlier, Forward Seamen’s Union of India general secretary Manoj Yadav told news agency ANI: “We have been unable to establish a connection with the ship. The latest information I have indicates that two have died, while the Chief Engineer is still reported as missing.”

The deceased were identified as Suresh Patnala, Aditya Sharma (deck cadet) and Shivanand Chaurasiya (fitter).

11.06.2026 - 17:17 [ Al Jazeera ]

WATCH: Three Indian sailors killed after US strike on oil tanker

Video of the moment a US strike hit an oil tanker has been released.

Three Indian crew were killed in the attack. The US said the ship had violated its blockade of Iranian ports.

Watch the video below:

11.06.2026 - 16:53 [ Al Jazeera ]

Iran war day 104: Iran attacks US bases, closes strait after Trump strikes

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, launches retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan after US bombs Iranian targets.

10.06.2026 - 10:31 [ Tagesschau.de ]

USA greifen Iran wieder an

Iran reagierte mit Angriffen auf US-Militärstützpunkte. Die iranische Revolutionsgarde griff nach eigenen Angaben Stützpunkte in Bahrain und Jordanien an. Nachrichtenagenturen berichteten von Sirenen in Bahrain. Die Bevölkerung solle sich in Sicherheit bringen und ruhig verhalten, teilte das Innenministerium des Inselstaats im Persischen Golf auf der Plattform X mit.

Auch in Kuwait war die Flugabwehr aktiviert, nachdem der Golfstaat eigenen Angaben zufolge unter Beschuss aus Iran geraten ist. Auch Teheran erklärte, das Land ins Visier genommen zu haben.

10.06.2026 - 10:13 [ PressTV.ir ]

Iran launches concerted retaliatory strikes against American military targets after fresh US aggression

( Last Update: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 7:48 AM)

On Wednesday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) noted how the „warmongering American regime“ had attacked several locations in Jask, Sirik, and Qeshm in the province earlier in the day under the „false pretext“ of an American helicopter‘s crash.

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The IRGC added that, in total, 21 targets at American air and naval bases across the region were hit throughout the reprisal.