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Iran has presented the United States with a seven-day roadmap aimed at reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and creating a pathway toward renewed negotiations, as China publicly opposed what it described as unilateral military action during the ongoing conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had delivered the proposal to Washington through Qatar. Under the plan, Iran says normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could be restored within seven days if specified conditions are met. The proposal comes as the Strait remains at the centre of the wider conflict. The waterway between Iran and Oman is one of the world's most important energy routes, carrying a significant share of global oil and gas shipments under normal circumstances. Disruptions have therefore created concerns about energy supplies, transportation costs and international markets. According to reports outlining the proposal, Tehran has linked...

The United States has carried out a military strike against two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, marking a significant new escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The strike took place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, according to a U.S. official. It is reportedly the first known American military strike against Iran since late July, making the development particularly significant as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to grow. According to the U.S. official, American forces observed members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. The two launchers on Larak Island were subsequently targeted. WHY THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ MATTERS The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategically important waterways. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea and is a critical route for international energy shipments. Any disruption ...

Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Tehran to surrender, while diplomatic efforts remain stalled. The latest developments have raised fresh concerns about the future of the conflict, regional stability and the security of one of the world’s most important energy routes. Trump’s statement came on Monday, August 17, as a 60-day negotiating period established under a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding expired without a final agreement. The arrangement had been intended to reduce hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a framework for negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Instead, the deadline passed amid continued disagreement and growing pressure from Washington. In an interview, Trump said Iran should raise a white flag of surrender. He also indicated that he was not operating under a fixed timetable to end the conflict. The comments represent a significant hardenin...