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US President Donald Trump called the new Gaza peace deal a 'historic breakthrough,' but implementation has stalled. The deal is more detailed than previous efforts, and Hamas has agreed to disarm, yet Israel demands disarmament before any troop withdrawal. Experts suggest Trump may push Israel, though political pressures could complicate acceptance.
US President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday or Thursday, while warning Iran it would be 'hit very hard' if talks fail. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also expressed hope for a deal in the coming days, and oil prices eased on the news.
Iran says talks with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz are proceeding 'positively,' while US officials report progress and hint at a potential agreement soon. Qatar and Pakistan are also involved in regional mediation efforts.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says progress has been made in talks between Oman and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggesting an agreement could be reached as early as “today or tomorrow.” Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson described the Omani-mediated discussions as “positive” and continuing, though differences remain over operational details.
Qatar has confirmed that Washington and Tehran are exchanging draft peace agreements through Qatari, Omani, and Pakistani mediators. The Emir of Qatar and US President Donald Trump discussed efforts to ease US-Iran tensions in a phone call, with Trump stating he canceled a planned strike on Iran to facilitate a deal.
Qatar says mediators are making progress toward a diplomatic resolution between the US and Iran, though no agreement has been reached and no direct talks are planned. Tehran denies US claims of ongoing negotiations, while Washington officials express optimism about reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached by Wednesday, potentially stabilizing energy prices. Iran's Foreign Ministry has denied negotiations with Washington, and a cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the strait.
Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey issued a joint statement condemning Israeli strikes in Gaza, calling them a 'flagrant violation' of international law. Gaza authorities report over 4,000 ceasefire violations and more than 1,200 Palestinian deaths since the truce began.
Pakistan has invited Iran's foreign minister and parliament speaker for consultations, stepping up its role as a mediator between Tehran and Washington. The outreach comes after US President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran, with reports crediting Saudi Arabia's crown prince for persuading him. Iran and Oman continue talks over the Strait of Hormuz.
TASS's reviews of Russian newspaper coverage report that Washington and Tehran are seeking to restart direct negotiations after President Donald Trump called off a planned attack, even as experts quoted in the Russian press warn the underlying conflict could persist for years. The digests also cover Ukraine's intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure after an army reshuffle, a suggestion that Syria could serve as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, an OPEC+ decision to raise production quotas, and Russian charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
The US-led Board of Peace has stated that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza will only proceed after Hamas fully disarms, following a meeting between its director and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hamas remains committed to the ceasefire's second phase, while regional countries condemn ongoing Israeli strikes.
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza will only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following Israeli objections to a phased withdrawal plan. Two members of Netanyahu's security cabinet had urged tearing up the deal, while the board and Israel reached a 'common understanding' on shared objectives.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of maritime incidents. Iran and Oman reportedly agreed on shipping routes, but the US naval blockade and continued hostilities keep the strategic waterway volatile.
US President Donald Trump insists negotiations with Iran are ongoing, calling it Tehran's "last chance before decapitation," while Iran's Foreign Ministry denies talks with Washington, saying its discussions are with Oman. The dispute centers on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program, with multiple sources reporting Trump's ultimatum and Iran's skepticism.
Iran has denied that negotiations with the United States are underway, contradicting President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new round of talks. Tehran says it is in discussions with Oman over a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices fell on hopes of a deal.
Board of Peace Director-General Nickolay Mladenov met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and requested a halt to IDF strikes on Hamas to allow a 14-day ceasefire, according to sources. The meeting highlights growing tension between Israel's security operations and the Trump administration's diplomatic plan for Gaza.
FIFA has dismissed as 'pure fiction' a New York Post report that its president sought support from the Trump administration after abandoning a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. The plan's collapse followed widespread opposition, including a UEFA boycott threat.
The Board of Peace's high representative for Gaza says the body and mediating states are working to de-escalate after a new Israeli offensive. The strikes have killed civilians and destroyed medical supplies, while efforts continue to implement a US-brokered plan, including Hamas's disarmament.
US President Donald Trump announced that new negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after he cancelled a planned large-scale military attack. Iran has denied holding direct talks with the US, saying it is only speaking to Oman about control of the Strait of Hormuz, where the two countries have agreed on shipping route coordinates.
US President Donald Trump said he postponed military strikes against Iran at the request of Gulf allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, citing an emerging deal. Talks are set for August 3, but Iranian officials have disputed the claims.