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- Published: Sun Aug 2, 2026, 7:09 AM
Iran FM says negotiations between Tehran, Oman over Hormuz in final stages
By:Elizabeth GonzalesSupreeta BalasubramanianLaraib Anwer- Share:
Key Events
5:42 PM,Aug 2, 2026
5 soldiers injured in Lebanon due to explosion
1:45 PM,Aug 2, 2026
Iran media calls Trump claim that Tehran asked US not to strike a 'new lie'
11:26 AM,Aug 2, 2026
Saudi Crown Prince, Trump discuss regional developments on call
11:00 AM,Aug 2, 2026
Diplomacy may still have a path forward
9:00 AM,Aug 2, 2026
US, Israel 'aggression' will be met with 'decisive' response: Iran FM
7:09 AM,Aug 2, 2026
Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
Summary
- Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes in hope of quick deal
- Opec+ is expected to boost oil output quotas for September
- Saudi Crown Prince, Trump discuss regional developments on call
- Iran FM says negotiations between Tehran, Oman over Hormuz in final stages
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Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the world and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a deal. Donald Trump