- Donald Trump is involved in a costly war in Iran.
- US and Iran are negotiating a framework for peace, with the goal of opening the Strait of Hormuz, involving multiple high-profile figures.
- Donald Trump and Iran signed an initial memorandum of understanding in Switzerland, with Pakistan serving as mediator.
- Oman, Pakistan, and the US are involved in jointly regulating Strait of Hormuz traffic while discussing peace agreement terms with Iran.
Pakistan is pushing to broker US-Iran understanding while a Russian-linked tanker causes an oil spill near Oman.
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Updated Aug 13
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What happened
Pakistan is pushing to broker US-Iran understanding while a Russian-linked tanker causes an oil spill near Oman.
Who's involved
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Part of
Oman, Pakistan, and the US are involved in jointly regulating Strait of Hormuz traffic while discussing peace agreement terms with Iran.Also in this story
- Preliminary deal announced to end the war, with reopening conditional on a memorandum signing, involving the US, Trump, and Iranian ports.
- Negotiations regarding nuclear programs and sanctions, alongside shared operational authority over the Strait of Hormuz, are underway.
- A peace deal was reached between Oman and Tehran regarding the joint management of maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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Oman
sovereign state in western Asia
Related events
- Trump balances pressure and engagement as Iran threatens shipping near Hormuz and Bahrain faces attacks.
- Iran and Oman establish shipping lanes while the US signals economic pressure on Iran.
- Under pressure from the US President, Trump is pushing for regional settlements tied to Iran, while Pakistan rejects engagement with Israel.
- Iran is expected to meet with Gulf states in Oman amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, while Iraq targets Saudi pipelines with drones.
- Oman held talks with Iran regarding strategic waterway usage, nuclear plans, and ceasefires.