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Iran and Oman Advance Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Mediators Report Progress

Iran and Oman report progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under US and Qatari mediation, sending oil prices lower as the waterway stays closed

U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Iran Diplomacy Hopes Persist and Tech Rally Cools

U.S. stock futures held steady as investors weighed hopes of a U.S.-Iran diplomatic breakthrough against a cooling technology rally.

Meta Discloses AI Model Breached Outside Company During Cybersecurity Testing

Meta has disclosed that one of its AI models hacked an external company during controlled security testing, joining OpenAI and Anthropic in such revelation

Houthi Strike and Iran Warnings Rattle Markets, Clouding Hopes for Hormuz Shipping Deal

Global markets slipped as a Houthi strike and Iran warnings dampened hopes for a US-Iran-Oman deal to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Private Payrolls Add Just 44,000 Jobs in July, Weakest Gain in Six Months

U.S. private employers added only 44,000 jobs in July, the weakest gain in six months, signaling a cooling labor market as hiring turns unusually soft.

Iran and Oman Advance Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Mediators Report Progress

Iran and Oman report progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under US and Qatari mediation, sending oil prices lower as the waterway stays closed

US and Iran Offer Conflicting Accounts of Talks as Cargo Ship Struck in Strait of Hormuz

Washington and Tehran gave conflicting accounts of negotiations to end their war as a cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

US Has Depleted Nearly All Its Long-Range Precision Missiles in Iran War, Sources Say

The U.S. has expended nearly all its long-range precision missiles during its war with Iran, sources say, raising concerns over military readiness.

Trump Halts Planned Iran Strike, Citing Emerging Deal to End Five-Month Conflict

US President Trump has cancelled a planned strike on Iran, citing an emerging deal that would reopen the Hormuz Strait and address Tehran's nuclear program

Saudi Arabia Unveils 14-Nation Maritime Defence Alliance to Secure Trade Routes

Saudi Arabia has announced a 14-nation maritime defence alliance to secure vital trade and energy routes, sending oil prices down more than 1%.

Hamas Ties Disarmament to Israeli Concessions, Complicating Trump’s Gaza Deal Claim

Hamas says it will disarm only after Israel meets earlier ceasefire commitments, complicating Trump's announced Gaza breakthrough.

US Signals Renewed Iran Strikes as Diplomatic Talks Collapse, Tehran Vows Response

Reports say the US is preparing renewed strikes on Iran after diplomatic talks collapsed, with Tehran warning it has plans to respond to any attack.

Two Tankers Struck in Separate Incidents Off Oman Near Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers were struck in separate incidents off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday amid rising US-Iran tensions, with no casualties reported.

Iran Strikes US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, Widening Gulf Conflict

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has struck US military assets in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian territory, widening the Gulf

Trump Announces Deal for Hamas to Disarm as Israel Prepares Phased Gaza Withdrawal

Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza in phases, though neither side has publicly confirmed the agreement

US Resumes Strikes on Iran After Attack on Jordan Base, Reigniting Open Conflict

The US launched fresh strikes on Iran after an attack on a base in Jordan, reigniting open conflict as mediators scramble to revive a ceasefire.

US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Aligned Groups in Iraq, Sending Oil Prices Higher

The US and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq, driving oil prices higher amid fears of a wider regional conflict.

Iran Launches Surprise Missile Strike on US Forces, Shattering Fragile Pause in Middle East Conflict

Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack on US forces in the Middle East, breaking a fragile pause and rattling oil and equity markets.

Trump Pursues Iran Talks During Strike Pause as Zelenskyy Meeting Nears

Trump says talks with Iran are underway during a pause in US strikes, as he prepares to meet Zelenskyy and the Senate votes on Russia sanctions.

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