Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic
Trump's comments were made during an interview on NBC's Meet the Press.
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Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday, oil and gas deals expected
"The agreements to be signed will include several memorandums of understanding in the oil and gas sector as Iraq prepares to bring in various US companies," a government spokesperson said.
One Indian national missing after attack on vessel off Oman, foreign ministry says
"Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian National is reportedly missing," the ministry said, while condemning the attack.
Iran says talks with Oman focused on Strait of Hormuz traffic
The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after it struck a container ship on Sunday, while Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and escalated attacks on US facilities.
Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74
Also on Sunday, the IRGC said it struck and disabled a second vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted the US strategic air base at Al Udeid in Qatar with ballistic missiles.
Twenty years on: IDF reveals orders to begin Second Lebanon War, expand operations towards Litani
The 34-day war followed a combined Hezbollah attack on northern Israel on the morning of July 12, 2006, targeting both IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians.
Iran's Ghalibaf warns 'reality is knocking' after US, IRGC trade strikes in Strait of Hormuz
Ghalibaf issued this message as Iran's IRGC said that its aerospace forces carried out a heavy attack on US aircraft carrier support and refueling platforms in the port of Duqm, in Oman.
Iran claims Israel responsible for US strikes, Israel votes to extend state of emergency
Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz
Two children killed in Syria after ferry collides with bridge, several people still missing
More than 15 people were rescued after all those on board fell into the river, the rescue agency said, adding that search and rescue operations were continuing for those still missing.
Bypassing Hormuz: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor could threaten Iran, experts say
Iran is worried that the rapid advance of the IMEC corridor could offer a viable alternative to trade and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, while strengthening Israel's regional standing.
