Iran and Oman Advance Proposed Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman made progress toward a proposed arrangement for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but the route, fees and final agreement status remained unresolved.
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IMO’s First Global Safety Code for Autonomous Cargo Ships Takes Effect July 1, 2026
The International Maritime Organization’s non-mandatory code creates a global safety framework for cargo ships operated remotely or with little or no crew.
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A possible Hormuz reopening could reshape who directs ship traffic
Iran and Oman are discussing a possible Hormuz reopening, but route coordination, proposed service fees and permanent control remain separate and unsettled questions.
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Iran-Oman Strait Talks Advance as Gulf States Press for Restraint
Iran and Oman have made progress toward safer Strait of Hormuz shipping, but no final deal is in place as Gulf allies press Washington to pause.
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Yemen diplomacy faces pressure as Red Sea threat targets Saudi shipping
A Houthi threat against Saudi-linked shipping is testing Yemen’s fragile calm, with consequences for Red Sea security, UN diplomacy and humanitarian access.
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks continue during pause in strikes, with diplomacy under pressure
The United States and Iran were reported to be observing a second day of reduced or paused strikes on July 26 as technical and political consultations continued. The United Nations has called for maximum restraint to preserve the ceasefire and allow diplomacy to regain momentum.