Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially opening a path for the crucial waterway to reopen. The announcement comes after further military threats from US President Donald Trump, who warned of consequences if Iran rejects a deal allowing free passage. Elsewhere, Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they attacked a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea. Israel has also carried out strikes in southern Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of breaching the ceasefire. The UN says 56 people have been executed inside Iran.

BBBC News2026-08-05 21:30

After months of disruption in global energy markets, indications are growing that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz may soon resume. President Donald Trump says negotiations have advanced and suggests an agreement could be reached within days. A reopening would potentially relieve pressure on oil and gas supplies. It could also represent a major diplomatic breakthrough involving one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. Middle East analyst Gordon Robison discusses what is driving the talks.

DDW News2026-08-05 20:42

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power highlights hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, fueled by Trump. The program also examines the results of Tuesday’s primary elections across the United States. Political scientist Lara Brown, Rick Davis of Stonecourt Capital, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino of Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center and Barbara Leaf join the discussion. The broadcast includes a market update.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 19:11

Live vessel-tracking data shows traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said he had held an “all-day negotiation” with Iran and described the talks positively. He also warned that the United States would hit Iran “really hard” if no deal with Tehran was reached. The update focuses on maritime traffic amid the tense diplomatic exchange.

RReuters2026-08-05 18:47

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected claims that Tehran is currently negotiating with Washington over the Strait of Hormuz. He said Iran’s discussions with Oman are strictly bilateral. In a televised interview with Iranian official media, he called the US assertion that negotiations were underway false and said there had been no talks. Earlier, Donald Trump said the strait would be reopened soon or he would order a harsh new attack.

CCNN2026-08-05 18:46

Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. The arrangement could represent a step toward reopening the vital waterway for energy supplies. The two countries have spent days discussing how the strait should be managed. A joint statement is now under review.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 16:58

Live vessel-tracking footage shows traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said he had held what he called an “all-day negotiation” with Iran. He portrayed the discussions positively, while also warning that the United States would hit Iran “really hard” if no agreement with Tehran was reached. The report focuses on shipping activity amid the talks and the threat of further action.

RReuters2026-08-05 15:54

Emily Ashford, Standard Chartered’s head of energy research, says the oil market’s return to normal conditions will be slow. Hopes are growing that a U.S.-Iran deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Ashford says the market may be looking only for a short-term release of pressure. Even so, she expects normalization in oil markets to take “a long time.”

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 14:45

A senior diplomatic source tells Al Jazeera that Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement, with only one or two issues still unresolved. The source says a deal could be reached today or tomorrow if other parties do not interfere. Whether the Strait of Hormuz is closed or reopened will depend on possible US actions, rather than differences between Iran and Oman. There are currently no plans for Foreign Minister Araghchi to travel to Islamabad. Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-05 14:28

Former senior Pentagon official Steve Bucci says foreign cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems are rising at an alarming rate. The attacks have affected water infrastructure across at least several U.S. states. Bucci is urging authorities to make immediate cybersecurity upgrades. The hackers are described as likely linked to Iran, rather than definitively identified as Iranian. The warning focuses on the vulnerability of local water systems to hostile cyber activity.

FFox News2026-08-05 13:15

Security policy and defence analyst Wolfgang Pusztai, a former Austrian defence attaché, says talks concerning the Strait of Hormuz are moving forward. Speaking from Vienna, he cautions that their outcome remains uncertain. Sanctions continue to place substantial pressure on Iran, while a broader settlement is still beyond reach. The assessment portrays economic restrictions as Washington’s most powerful leverage in the continuing dispute.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-05 12:30

The United States is reportedly moving toward a major deal with Iran concerning Hormuz. Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports on the latest developments. The coverage also highlights what it describes as a chilling warning from Donald Trump to Tehran. Negotiations are presented as still unfolding, with no final agreement announced in the report.

FFox News2026-08-05 12:30

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says negotiations with Oman over the future control of the Strait of Hormuz are making significant progress. The talks concern the prospect of reopening the strategic waterway. Hamzah Rifaat, president of the Pakistan-based think tank Initiate Futures, provides further insight into the discussions. Iran is presenting the negotiations as positive.

TTRT World2026-08-05 12:18

US President Donald Trump says an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is close. He has also warned that Iran will be hit “very hard” if the negotiations collapse. The reported proposal would have Iran and Oman oversee separate shipping routes through the strait for 60 days. Jennifer Parker of the University of Western Australia offers her assessment of the situation.

TTRT World2026-08-05 12:04

A vessel tracker is showing shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Secretary Scott Bessent said on August 4 that an agreement with Iran on reopening the strait could be reached. President Donald Trump said his administration had “very good discussions” with Iran during negotiations that lasted all day. Those remarks have raised expectations that the five-month conflict could soon come to an end.

RReuters2026-08-05 09:19

The Iran war and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil prices sharply higher. Profits at the industry’s largest companies have also surged as a result. US President Donald Trump says the firms are earning far too much and is urging them to cut prices. With the midterm elections only three months away, he may be concerned that anger among Americans is growing.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-05 09:05

Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are gathering momentum as signs of progress toward a deal emerge. Oil prices extended their decline, while lower energy costs eased pressure on the Federal Reserve. Treasuries advanced as markets assessed the potential impact of progress on the strait agreement. The program examines the developments through in-depth interviews and analysis focused on the issues shaping business, finance and politics.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 06:54

Global markets advanced as hopes grew that diplomacy could produce a breakthrough in the Middle East. Oil prices declined while technology shares rose. President Trump said Iran would be “very smart” to agree and said it would become clear within 48 hours whether a deal could be reached. The United States, Iran and Oman are reportedly close to an arrangement covering the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is also considering letting European countries help clear mines from the vital shipping route. Saudi Arabia is pursuing diplomatic efforts.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 06:50

A projectile hit a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. blockade redirected 45 ships onto alternate routes. The incident represents the latest escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran. It is also raising concerns about global shipping and regional stability.

FFox News2026-08-05 05:45

Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen “very soon.” The prospect of an interim agreement centered on the waterway gained momentum after Qatar said a proposal had been drafted. A short-term arrangement could help commercial shipping return to normal through the strait. It could also avert a renewed outbreak of fighting in the Middle East, according to the report.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 05:38

Iran is considering letting European countries remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz. The possible move would represent a climbdown and could become part of an agreement aimed at restoring shipping through the waterway. Tehran has repeatedly said it would not permit foreign nations to take part in demining. Diplomats familiar with recent discussions say Iran has nevertheless softened that position in private meetings over the past several weeks.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 05:11

President Donald Trump discussed the latest developments in negotiations with Iran. He warned that Iran faces a “HARD HIT.” Trump also referred to the arrest of an armed man at his California golf course before his visit. The remarks were aired on Fox News @ Night. The report links the warning to the ongoing Iran negotiations.

FFox News2026-08-05 04:15

Iran and Oman have moved forward in discussions on arranging vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The talks are addressing both technical and political questions, but the two sides have not reached a final deal. One framework under consideration would place inbound shipping under Iranian control, while Oman would facilitate outbound vessels after informing Tehran. Iranian officials maintain that the discussions are strictly bilateral between Tehran and Muscat.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-05 00:37

In June, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that raised hopes for an end to hostilities. Instead, the two sides have continued exchanging strikes, while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked. CNN’s Fareed Zakaria speaks with expert Sanam Vakil about the conflict’s continuing swings between diplomacy and escalation. He also consults retired Lieutenant General Karen Gibson, identified as a former intelligence director at CENTC, on what a settlement would need to contain.

CCNN2026-08-04 23:03