Iran and Oman map safe shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran says maritime traffic is continuing, while technical and political consultations on the route remain under way.
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United States · Iran War Escalation
Trump halts fresh strikes on Iran amid U.S. missile stock worries
The pause is also tied to Iran-Oman talks on safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News
Trump: Iran more serious in talks, but peace remains distant
New: JD Vance and Marco Rubio are also part of the dialogue track as U.S. strikes on Iranian targets continue for 13 nights.
Brent drops more than 7% as US pauses Iran strikes
Why it matters: The pullback eased fears of a wider oil shock, though Brent is still up more than 25% in July.
The Straits Times +3
Pentagon weighs ground operation to seize Iran uranium
The plan would deploy thousands of troops and elite units to enter Fordo or Isfahan and secure nuclear material.
Tanker explodes in the Strait of Hormuz after suspected mine hit
New: Iranian media said the vessel deviated from the mandatory route set by Iran's military; tanker identity and casualties are unclear.
CNN Indonesia, Tribunnews
Trump Threatens Iran Infrastructure Strikes as Hormuz Spreads
Trump floated a “largest strike” option as Iran retaliated against U.S. targets across the Middle East.
CNN Indonesia, CNBC +7
China backs Iran as tensions rise in Gulf and Hormuz
Beijing also urged talks to reopen quickly and called handling of the Strait of Hormuz an urgent issue.
Iran drone targeting US Gulf base carries Lamine Yamal photo
Another Yamal image with a World Cup trophy in New Jersey was confirmed fake after verification tools found Google’s SynthID watermark.
Republika
Trump weighs wider Iran strikes as Hormuz fighting hits shipping
Why it matters: Pakistan is trying to revive talks as oil stays above $100 and Red Sea tanker attacks widen the risk to energy flows.
Trump warns Russia, China against selling arms to Iran
Trump said Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin gave direct assurances that weapons would not be sent to Tehran.
Antara News
Kemlu: 535,897 Indonesians in Middle East remain safe
Kemlu has helped 3,038 Indonesians return home since the conflict began in late February through evacuation and self-repatriation.