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Oman seeks dual-route Strait of Hormuz deal as Trump demands Iran admit ship attacks

Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.
Crowds of mourners surround the convoy carrying the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a funeral procession, in Mashhad, July 9, 2026

Khamenei, four family members buried in Mashhad as Iranian mourners chant for Trump's killing

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. The nationwide protests started in Tehran's Grand Bazaar against the failing economic policies in late December, which spread to universities and other cities

Murdered by the regime: Bereaved Iranians give testimony six months after January massacres

A mourner flashes a victory sign while under cool water sprayed by municipal workers after paying final respects to Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the third day of his funeral ceremonies on July 6, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran inviting Western influencers to Khamenei's funeral is a sign of weakness, expert says


Iranian authorities crack down on dog walking, call it ‘threat to social order’

At least 25 cities are expected to enact a ban on dog walking; Tehran has threatened legal action if the order is disobeyed.

 Tehran resident holds his dog.

Oman best channel to deal with Iran, Houthis, source tells Post -exclusive

In the past, Oman has successfully facilitated several deals to release American hostages held by the Houthis, former US Ambassador to Oman Sievers tells the Post.

 The Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said visits the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel on December 4, 2024 in Waterloo, Belgium.

Fire breaks out in IRGC ammunition depot in Iran - report

The blast involved ammunition storage facilities that were located in underground tunnels in southern Iran. 

 Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran, November 15, 2024.

Iran seeks diplomacy amid new Trump administration’s evolving policies

Tehran ramps up its diplomatic outreach and explores talks with the US, Afghanistan, and Turkey.

 IRANIANS ATTEND a rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza after the news of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, in Tehran, last Friday.

Iran-Russia cooperation reaches new levels - analysis

Russia is now focused on the region of the Middle East. Iran is backing proxies to attack Israel.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Samarkand

Iran plays down importance of US election, voices readiness for confrontation

Tehran does not rule out a potential US-Israel pre-emptive strike to prevent it from retaliating against Israel.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

Captagon crisis: Middle East’s $5.7 billion drug trade fuels Hezbollah - report

The report emphasized that US officials have become increasingly worried that captagon trade in the region has the ability to destabilize the Middle East entirely. 

 Greek authorities present confiscated guns, money and Captagon amphetamine pills after dismantling a criminal ring near Elefsina, south west of Athens, Greece, March 6, 2017.

Qaani is alive, will receive medal from Khamenei, IRGC official claims - report

since the Israeli strike that targeted Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's presumed successor, Hashem Safieddine, in southern Beirut last week, Qaani has not made a public appearance.

 Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force, speaks in Tehran, Iran April 14, 2022

Iranian president to attend BRICS summit in Russia

Iran set to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Russia in October from the 22cd till the 24th.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian meets with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Cape Town, South Africa, June 2, 2023.

Iran's parliament approves Pezeshkian's unity cabinet

"The road to our salvation is unity and solidarity," Pezeshkian said on Wednesday in his speech to the 285 parliamentarians present to give their vote of confidence to the cabinet.

 MASOUD PEZESHKIAN, Iran’s newly elected president, attends a Muharram mourning ceremony in Tehran, on July 12.