Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Iran-Oman negotiations in Qatar have entered a crucial stage as Doha pushes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

DUBAI, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties did not interfere,

CENTCOM says helicopter fired at engine room of Panama-flagged Vela Nova as US-Iran diplomacy remains stalled.

Iran’s foreign minister said a pact with Oman to establish a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz was “very close”. However, he ruled out direct talks with America for now, alleging violations to the interim peace agreement signed in June.

Oman and Iran remain locked in negotiations about the future of the Strait of Hormuz, potentially running past the Thursday time frame expected by President Donald Trump. The foreign ministries of both nations confirmed Thursday that the geographic coordinates for a maritime route through the strait have been agreed upon,

India, Aug. 11 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: A US military helicopter reportedly fired on the Panama-flagged container ship Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman after the vessel allegedly ignored warnings from US personnel enforcing a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (9 August) hinted that Washington will let economic pressure do the work on Tehran, suggesting the Islamic Republic is reeling under financial strain. Tune in to LiveMint to catch all the latest updates on the US-Iran war.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday the Strait of Hormuz won’t be reopened until the U.S. meets its conditions, after President Trump said he wants compensation from Iran “for all of