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Iran war diplomacy turns to reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran war diplomacy turns to reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran is preparing a list of conditions to allow traffic to flow through the Strait of Hormuz after Qatari meditators pressed Tehran on freedom of navigation.

Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

Qatar is set to to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran as Tehran's conflict with the US drags on with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight.

Mediator to hold talks in Iran on US 'economic D-Day'

Mediator to hold talks in Iran on US 'economic D-Day'

Mediator to hold talks in Iran on US 'economic D-Day'

Mediator to hold talks in Iran on US 'economic D-Day'

Pakistan's army chief is in Tehran in a bid to revive mediation to end with war with Washington, as the US prepares to outline punishing new sanctions on Iran.

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US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric before new sanctions

US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric before new sanctions

Iran has lashed out at looming US sanctions targeting Tehran and its trading partners that Washington promises will be "the toughest in history".

Iran vows 'devastating' response to US economic threat

Iran vows 'devastating' response to US economic threat

The US warns it's going to hit Iran with "the toughest sanctions in history" and will collapse its regime, which Tehran says will bring a "crushing" reaction.

Trump warns of economic pain for anyone supporting Iran

Trump warns of economic pain for anyone supporting Iran

Countries supporting Iran face "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences", Donald Trump says, in another threat amid a long stalemate in the US's conflict with Tehran.

Iran defiant as Trump tells US to accept dearer petrol

Iran defiant as Trump tells US to accept dearer petrol

The Strait of Hormuz stays closed until the US admits defeat, Iran says, while Donald Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices ‌as the war drags on.

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New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse

The Strait of Hormuz looks isn't likely to reopen soon as attacks continue on shipping and the US and Iran step up their hostile rhetoric.

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

President Donald Trump says the US was "low-keying" it with Iran, as a Tehran deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz inches closer.

Houthis strike as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict

Houthis strike as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict

Houthis strike as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict

Houthis strike as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict

Yemen's army says it has responded after attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis as the major escalation raises fears of a return to a broader conflict.

US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume

US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume

US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume

US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume

The US anticipates a deal between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is imminent as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan pledge a mutual defence pact.

US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says

US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says

US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says

US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says

The US an Iran have held positive all-day talks, Donald Trump says, while claiming the the Strait of Hormuz is going to be open "very soon".

US strikes Iran after Trump threats over Red Sea ships

US strikes Iran after Trump threats over Red Sea ships

US strikes Iran after Trump threats over Red Sea ships

US strikes Iran after Trump threats over Red Sea ships

The US struck against Iran from north to south as Donald Trump threatened Tehran with "major military punishment" as clashes escalate over key shipping routes.

New threat to global oil as Houthis hit Saudi tankers

New threat to global oil as Houthis hit Saudi tankers

New threat to global oil as Houthis hit Saudi tankers

New threat to global oil as Houthis hit Saudi tankers

Houthi rebels have struck Saudi ships in the Red Sea while the US continues its strikes on Iran as the two countries vie for control of two vital waterways.

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US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis: Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cast doubt on whether Iran is as committed to negotiations as the US, as hostilities continue with no breakthrough in sight.

Tehran targets Gulf states after US hits Iran's south

The US and Iran have continued to launch attacks for a 10th day of renewed fighting, a day after Yemen's Houthis potentially opened a new front in the war.

China, Philippines blame each other for shoal incident

Beijing and Manila have summoned each other's envoys as tensions rise over an encounter between China and the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea.

Iran threatens Gulf as it warns Hormuz a 'red line'

Tehran is vowing to hit the region's infrastructure if Donald Trump follows through on threats to attack Iran's power and bridges, as US strikes continue.

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New US strikes on Iran as escalation threatens shipping

The US has resumed a blockade on Iran and launched more air strikes while Tehran threatens shipping corridors in the fight to control the Strait of Hormuz.

New Iran, US attacks amid battle over control of Hormuz

The US has launched strikes on Iran hours after Donald Trump vowed to reinstate a blockade, prompting Tehran to respond with missile targeting a base in Jordan.

Freight expectations: major port adds electric trucks

A major Australian transport hub swapped half its diesel trucks for electric models and the trial cut more than just fuel costs.

Mystery persists decades after ocean yachting tragedy

A coronial investigation into the deaths of five men who went missing while sailing from Hobart to Sydney in 1979 has released findings.

Accord to end war 'over' after Iranian strikes: Trump

Donald Trump considers the US-Iran ceasefire deal finished after a flare-up of hostilities, branding the Iranians "sick people" he doesn't want to deal with.

Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran's Khamenei

Iran is warning Donald Trump to stop his threats or talks will stop, as two more tankers are hit in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranians mourn their slain leader.

Iran warns ships to use approved Hormuz routes, or else

All oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use Iran's approved routes or face a “forceful response”, Tehran's military says.

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