Summary

  • Qatar said efforts to reach a US-Iran diplomatic solution are ongoing, but no direct talks are planned.
  • Indian cargo sinks after being hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters.
  • Talks between Israel and Lebanon begins and will continue until August 6: US State Department.
  • Iran President says Tehran not seeking an expansion of war.
  • 11:04 PM, Aug 04, 2026

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  • 10:42 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    What was agreed in Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Washington?

  • 10:14 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Qatar Emir, US President discuss de-escalation efforts

  • 10:03 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    US redirects 45 vessels as part of Iran naval blockade

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  • 9:36 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Israel-Lebanon talks begin in Rome

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  • 9:15 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    India condemns attack on Indian-flagged vessel near Yemen

    quote    The continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region are deeply worrisome. The targeting of commercial shipping in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region, in keeping with international law, must be restored at the earliest.

    Randhir Jaiswal, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson

  • 8:57 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Indian cargo vessel sinks off Yemen: Shipping minister

  • 8:34 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Iran's FM spokesperson says talks with Oman 'positive' at both technical, political levels: State media

  • 7:47 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Service suspended at a Saudi airport after attack claimed by Houthis

  • 7:43 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Aramco chief says Houthi attacks on Saudi had 'no material impact'

  • 7:18 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks on ending war

  • 6:26 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Sources

  • 6:12 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Rubio says progress made in talks with Iran to reopen Hormuz strait

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  • 5:25 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Hezbollah says Lebanon talks with Israel bring 'shame, humiliation'

  • 4:45 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Bessent says freedom of movement in Hormuz after deal

  • 4:19 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Watch: US fighter jet receives fuel while flying in Middle East

  • 3:58 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    US Treasury Secretary says deal on Hormuz possible Tuesday or Wednesday: CNBC 

  • 3:36 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Watch when Israeli, Lebanese delegations entered US embassy for talks

  • 2:44 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    One missing as crew fights fire aboard ship hit in Hormuz: Maritime security firm

  • 2:34 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Mediator Qatar says efforts 'ongoing' for Iran-US resolution

  • 2:16 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Yemen's Houthis claim they attacked Saudi airport

  • 1:52 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Temporary Hormuz plan under discussion with Oman: Reuters quoting Iranian source

  • 1:38 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Lebanon-Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome

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  • 1:34 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Iraqi tankers transit Hormuz

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  • 1:09 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    UAE, Bahrain discuss regional developments

  • 12:50 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Lufthansa warns profits could fall amid fuel price volatility

  • 12:38 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Hezbollah leader says no objection to meeting with Syrian authorities

  • 12:09 PM, Aug 04, 2026

    Trapped by war, Bangladesh seafarer recounts ordeal

  • 11:41 AM, Aug 04, 2026

    Lebanon's negotiations with Israel bring 'shame and humiliation': Hezbollah

  • 11:31 AM, Aug 04, 2026

    Gold holds ground with Middle East turmoil, US jobs data in focus

  • 10:42 AM, Aug 04, 2026

    Aramco chief says Houthi attacks on Saudi had 'no material impact'

  • 10:12 AM, Aug 04, 2026

    Aramco posts 44% rise in net profit as Iran war drives up oil prices

  • 9:52 AM, Aug 04, 2026

    Pezeshkian says Tehran not seeking expansion of war

  • 8:18 AM, Aug 04, 2026

    Oil ticks up as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain

  • 7:33 AM, Aug 04, 2026

    20 vessels pass through Bab el-Mandeb strait

  • 7:25 AM, Aug 04, 2026

    US-Iran diplomatic back-and-forth continues

  • 7:25 AM, Aug 04, 2026

    Cargo vessel hit in Hormuz strait