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Diplomatic Efforts Intensify Amid Six-Month US-Iran Conflict

As the six-month military confrontation between the United States and Iran continues to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, international mediators are accelerating efforts to reopen the critical waterway. Both sides have signaled varying degrees of openness to de-escalation while maintaining hardline postures.

28 Aug, 05:00 — 28 Aug, 15:09
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BBCHigh9h ago

Six months into the Iran war: What has Trump accomplished?

The BBC's Tom Bateman breaks down what Trump has accomplished during the six month war with Iran.

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NYTMostly Factual7h ago

Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War

Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.

By Leily Nikounazar and Yeganeh Torbati

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bloombergHigh8h ago

Iran Says Getting US Diplomacy Back on Track Not Impossible

Iran’s top diplomat said resuming diplomacy with the US “isn’t impossible,” after what he described as “creative discussions” with Qatar, a mediator in the war between Washington and Tehran.

By Patrick Sykes

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wapoMostly Factual7h ago

Trump promised a short Iran war. Six months later, he has few good options.

The Iran war has become a major feature of Trump’s second term, buffeting his standing with voters at home and eroding the U.S. position in the Middle East.

By Michael Birnbaum

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual54m ago

6 months of war on Iran

The US-Israeli war on Iran has reached the six-month mark, with no sign of slowing down.

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cnbcMostly Factual5h ago

U.S. Navy blockade slashes Iran oil exports as Trump administration shifts to economic warfare

The U.S. has shifted to a campaign of economic warfare, after a dozen waves of airstrikes in July failed to force Tehran to abandon its claim to Hormuz.

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globe-and-mailHigh5h ago

Iran war mediators step up efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tehran agrees to draw up list of conditions to restore normal traffic after Qatari emissary pressed the Iranians to respect freedom of navigation

By Elwely Elwelly and Eman Abouhassira

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SCMPMostly Factual11h ago

Hormuz deal presses pause on Iran conflict, but fears of ‘forever war’ remain

A diplomatic push by Oman, Pakistan and Qatar is widely expected to yield another pause in the Iran conflict, but there remains little prospect of a stop to what analysts fear has already become a “forever war”. On Monday, Iran and Oman agreed in principle to a temporary maritime route for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. This could lead to the easing of the tit-for-tat blockades imposed by Iran and the US if President Donald Trump’s administration accepts it. Regional mediators...

By Tom Hussain

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national-postMostly Factual3h ago

Iran says getting U.S. diplomacy back on track not impossible

President Donald Trump has signaled he will not lift a blockade of Iranian ports — a key demand of Tehran’s — just to restart talks

By Bloomberg News

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual10h ago

Six months after first strikes, Iran hasn't lost and the US hasn't won: A status check of the West Asia war

The ceasefire has lapsed. The sanctions have battered but not broken Tehran. And Iran is still holding on to the Strait of Hormuz card. Where things stand

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ndtvMostly Factual9h ago

After Six Months, US-Iran War Has Reached Its Endgame - A Costly Stalemate

It has been six months since US and Israeli forces attacked Iran, killing its supreme leader and maiming his son and successor.

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gulf-newsMixed1h ago

What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran standoff this evening, August 28

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arab-newsMixed5h ago

Iran presses other countries to refrain from implementing US sanctions - Arab News

Iran presses other countries to refrain from implementing US sanctions  Arab News

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express-tribuneMostly Factual6h ago

Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran threatened vessels using the strait, cutting traffic and raising oil prices after the war began six months ago

By Reuters

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual6h ago

Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months - Dhaka Tribune

Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months  Dhaka Tribune

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protothema-enMixed1h ago

The numbers of the War in Iran: 7,900 dead, oil up 22%, only 7 ships a day passing through the Strait of Hormuz, $37.5 billion cost for the US

Six months after the US & Israeli attack on Tehran, the figures from the conflict, which still has no visible end, reveal the scale of the consequences for the parties involved The post The numbers of the War in Iran: 7,900 dead, oil up 22%, only 7 ships a day passing through the Strait of Hormuz, $37.5 billion cost for the US appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

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vanguard-ngMixed5h ago

Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months

Iran left the door open to diplomacy on Friday, six months into a war with the United States that has upended the Middle East, but only if Washington abandons its pressure campaign. The post Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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azernewsLow4h ago

Iran agrees to set conditions for resuming traffic through Hormuz

Iran has agreed to prepare a list of conditions for the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

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digi2428 Aug, 04:32First to report

Războiul cu Iranul și blocarea Strâmtorii Ormuz zdruncină OPEC+: alianța pierde influența asupra pieței petrolului

SCMP28 Aug, 05:00

Hormuz deal presses pause on Iran conflict, but fears of ‘forever war’ remain

hindustan-times28 Aug, 05:42

Six months after first strikes, Iran hasn't lost and the US hasn't won: A status check of the West Asia war

dnevnik-bg28 Aug, 05:47

След шест месеца войната в Иран достигна скъпа патова ситуация

naftemporiki28 Aug, 06:08

Έξι μήνες για μια «τρύπα» στο νερό

ndtv28 Aug, 06:28

After Six Months, US-Iran War Has Reached Its Endgame - A Costly Stalemate

BBC28 Aug, 06:34

Six months into the Iran war: What has Trump accomplished?

index-hr28 Aug, 06:36

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tagesschau28 Aug, 06:49

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bloomberg28 Aug, 07:57

Iran Says Getting US Diplomacy Back on Track Not Impossible

rudaw28 Aug, 08:48

Iran signals openness to diplomacy as Trump dismisses talks - Rudaw

NYT28 Aug, 08:58

Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War

wapo28 Aug, 09:00

Trump promised a short Iran war. Six months later, he has few good options.

orf28 Aug, 09:16

Iran: Diplomatie könnte wieder in Gang kommen

express-tribune28 Aug, 09:37

Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz

dhaka-tribune28 Aug, 10:02

Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months - Dhaka Tribune

arab-news28 Aug, 10:25

Iran presses other countries to refrain from implementing US sanctions - Arab News

vanguard-ng28 Aug, 10:36

Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months

dh-les-sports28 Aug, 10:44

Après six mois de guerre, l'Iran se dit toujours ouvert à la diplomatie

globe-and-mail28 Aug, 10:50

Iran war mediators step up efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

cnbc28 Aug, 10:55

U.S. Navy blockade slashes Iran oil exports as Trump administration shifts to economic warfare

azernews28 Aug, 11:52

Iran agrees to set conditions for resuming traffic through Hormuz

national-post28 Aug, 12:37

Iran says getting U.S. diplomacy back on track not impossible

2h later
gulf-news28 Aug, 14:32

What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran standoff this evening, August 28

protothema-en28 Aug, 14:54

The numbers of the War in Iran: 7,900 dead, oil up 22%, only 7 ships a day passing through the Strait of Hormuz, $37.5 billion cost for the US

balkan-web28 Aug, 15:01

Gjashtë muaj luftë SHBA-Izrael kundër Iranit/ Mijëra të vrarë, kriza e naftës dhe Ngushtica e Hormuzit në ngërç

Al Jazeera28 Aug, 15:09

6 months of war on Iran

klix-ba28 Aug, 15:44Latest update

Trump tvrdi više nema iranskih mina u Hormuzu: To čudo radi i otvoreno je, iranski odgovor je veoma blag