Iran's FM Araghchi says Tehran is not holding direct talks with Washington, only exchanging messages via intermediaries 'still trying to find new ways to negotiate.' The clarification comes amid indirect US-Iran diplomatic engagement

US expects Iran to restore oil and gas flows through Strait of Hormuz to pre-conflict levels, VP Vance says. Washington also seeks Iran commit to not firing on commercial vessels transiting the waterway.

US expects Iran to restore oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-conflict levels, Vice President JD Vance says, adding that Washington seeks an Iranian commitment not to fire on commercial vessels transiting the waterway.

Iran's Pezeshkian accuses US of violating memorandum on Strait of Hormuz shipping, says Tehran's position toward Washington unchanged

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran's position toward the US remains unchanged despite recent diplomacy, denied Iran made concessions under its memorandum with Washington, and accused the US of violating the memorandum over shipping arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz.

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Doha on Sunday to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional de-escalation. The visit comes as Oman and Iran say they are 'very close' to a temporary maritime route deal through the Strait of Hormuz.

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met visiting Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Doha on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and regional developments, Qatar's Amiri Diwan said. The Omani leader's visit comes as both countries continue diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, and as Oman and Iran reported being 'very close' to a deal on a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz.

Syria and Russia signed an MoU converting Russian military bases into joint military training centers, SANA reports. The agreement outlines the future status of Russian military installations in Syria.

Syria and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on the future of Russian military bases in the country, which will be converted into centers for joint military training, according to the SANA news agency.