Iran diplomacy
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Versailles Day Seven: Cargo Ship Strike Tests the Framework
A projectile struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday evening, halting the UN evacuation plan and putting the Versailles framework under its first concrete test.
Versailles at Day Six: Oman's Working Group Convenes Into a Changed Market
The Iran-Oman joint working group holds its first substantive session Wednesday against a market file — IOC zero bids, QatarEnergy silence — that did not exist when Muscat formalized the body.
Iran's Parliament Speaker: Hormuz Will Not Return to Pre-War Status
Ghalibaf's Tuesday claim that Hormuz is permanently altered collides with Oman FM Albusaidi's reaffirmation of toll-free passage — and neither is what the freight tape registers.
Khamenei Claims Victory, Araghchi Keeps Talks Alive
Iran's Supreme Leader declared battlefield victory and warned against internal divisions Thursday, even as Foreign Minister Araghchi said US-Iran contacts continue despite stalled negotiations.
Iran Claims US Naval Vessel Hit as Diplomacy Continues
Iran says it struck a US naval vessel while its foreign minister confirms diplomatic contact with Washington remains open, with both sides exchanging written texts.
Iran Halts US Message Exchange Over Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
Iran's negotiating team suspended indirect communications with Washington through mediators after Israeli strikes on Beirut, linking the Lebanon front directly to the fate of the US-Iran deal.
France, UK Ready Competing UN Text on Hormuz as US Draft Stalls
Paris confirmed Friday it has drafted a UN Security Council resolution with London to establish an 'international mission' on Strait of Hormuz freedom of navigation.
Rubio Pitches NATO 'Maritime Freedom Construct' on Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio used the NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden to push a US-led coalition on the Strait of Hormuz, rebuke Spain over basing, and claim 'slight progress' on Iran.
Iran Sends Fresh Response to US via Pakistan Mediator
Tehran transmitted a new answer to Washington's war-ending proposal through Pakistani intermediaries Monday as Iran insists nuclear enrichment rights are non-negotiable and the IRGC reports strikes in Iraq.
GCC Leaders Demand Permanent Hormuz Settlement at Jeddah Summit
Gulf Cooperation Council heads of state met in Jeddah for their first in-person summit since the war began, calling for a permanent Hormuz navigation agreement as Iran's latest proposal was rejected by the US.