UNHCR-IOM Update: Iranian Border Crossings Are Not Refugee Arrivals
A new UNHCR-IOM report tracks Iranian crossings into Pakistan through Aug. 6, while UNHCR cautions that border movement does not equal permanent departure or asylum.
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Afghan Returns Pass 1 Million as U.N. Plans for More Arrivals
More than 1 million returns to Afghanistan were recorded by August 1, while a U.N. plan prepares for nearly 2.7 million additional arrivals through December.
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US-Iran Talks Stall as Hormuz Dispute Widens Mediation Effort
U.S.-Iran talks have stalled over how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while expanded outreach to Europe adds pressure to Oman-led diplomacy.
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Two UAE Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Damage Reported
Two ADNOC tankers were attacked by drones while crossing the Strait of Hormuz on August 13. No injuries were reported, but minor damage was reported.
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Iran and Oman Report Progress Toward Strait of Hormuz Reopening Deal Amid Regional Conflict
Iran and Oman said talks were advancing toward an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a provisional development with major implications for global energy shipments.
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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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July 27: Iran-U.S. Talks Face New Test as Mediators Seek Strait of Hormuz Deal
Regional officials say mediators are working to restart U.S.-Iran negotiations after weeks of strikes and counterstrikes, while Iran and Oman discuss vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Reuters Documents Damage to Iran’s Cultural Heritage After Five-Week U.S.-Israeli Air Campaign
A Reuters visual investigation documents damage at multiple Iranian monuments and culturally significant sites after a five-week U.S.-Israeli air campaign.
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Iran and Oman Draft Strait of Hormuz Reopening Plan as Regional Conflict Strains Shipping
Iran said on Aug. 4 that it and Oman were in the final stage of drafting an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz, while violence continued across the region.
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UN Experts Urge Iran to Halt Executions of 12 Protesters After July 27 Warning
UN human-rights experts urged Iran to quash death sentences against 12 protesters and immediately halt executions linked to protests.
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Iran and Oman say Strait of Hormuz deal is near as Donald Trump presses compromise on Aug. 7, 2026
Iran and Oman have moved closer to an arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but major disagreements remain over Iranian control, fees and the terms of any temporary framework.
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Iran and Oman Near Strait of Hormuz Shipping Arrangement as Vessel Traffic Remains Reduced
Iran and Oman were reported on Aug. 7 to be finalizing a framework for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, but key terms and the extent of any reopening remained unresolved.
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Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Mutual-Defense Deal Amid Regional War
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual-defense agreement on Aug. 7 as Saudi Arabia seeks broader security partnerships amid the wider war involving Iran and Gulf states.
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UNHCR Warns on July 22 of Renewed Displacement Risks Across the Middle East and South Asia
A UNHCR population-movement map dated July 22 says renewed Afghanistan-Pakistan hostilities are creating new internal displacement while the wider region’s humanitarian systems face rising protection needs and possible cross-border movement.
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Iran-Oman Talks Continue as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Dwindles on August 7
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dwindled while Iran and Oman continue talks over a possible arrangement for the strategic waterway. No formal agreement has been established.
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UN and Partners Launch $529.2 Million Afghanistan Return Plan on May 19
The United Nations and partner organizations launched a $529.2 million plan in Kabul to support 2.7 million Afghans projected to return from Iran and Pakistan in 2026.
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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Talks With Oman Are Nearing a Deal on August 5
Iran said August 5 that negotiations with Oman over an arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz had reached their final stage, while U.S. officials said a deal was close but unresolved.
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Global markets turn lower on Aug. 6 as oil rises and U.S. technology earnings face pressure
U.S. stocks moved lower on Aug. 6 as rising oil prices and mixed technology earnings weighed on markets, while European shares were mostly higher and Asian markets closed mostly lower.
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U.N. Calls for Maximum Restraint to Preserve U.S.-Iran Ceasefire on July 2, 2026
The United Nations urged the United States and Iran to maintain restraint and return to diplomacy, while emphasizing the importance of unified Security Council support for the ceasefire.
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Trump Says Iran Talks Could Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE Urge Restraint on August 3
Donald Trump said on August 3 that negotiations with Iran could lead to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while saying Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates urged him not to launch major new strikes.
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UNHCR Warns of Rising Displacement Risks in Iran, Lebanon and the Wider Middle East on July 22
A July 22 UNHCR situation update says escalating hostilities are worsening protection risks and putting additional pressure on countries already hosting more than 31 million forcibly displaced people and recent returnees.
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Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz Plan Emerges as Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Frays in Lebanon
Iran and Oman are reportedly working on a possible plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Israel strikes southern Lebanon and warns civilians to evacuate another village.