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Diplomatic talks continue over Strait of Hormuz as Washington and Tehran outline terms

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Posted Aug 18, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-18-1130
Diplomatic talks continue over Strait of Hormuz as Washington and Tehran outline terms
Photo: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)

Negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz proceed as Donald Trump predicts a swift resolution, while Tehran conditions normal passage on US sanctions relief.

Diplomatic negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz have progressed, focusing on establishing safe corridors for commercial shipping while Tehran seeks oversight mechanisms.

United States President Donald Trump indicated that an agreement could materialize swiftly, describing the diplomatic standoff as a chess match and downplaying immediate pressure on Washington while highlighting Iran's economic strains. He nevertheless warned of severe consequences if passage remains blocked. Meanwhile, Iranian officials reiterated that restoring normal transit depends on American concessions, including sanctions relief and compensation for damages.

In parallel regional developments, approximately 800,000 displaced Lebanese civilians have begun returning to southern Lebanon as Lebanese and Israeli representatives convened in Rome for a seventh round of bilateral talks.

Sources: Avaz, CDM (Cafe del Montenegro), Dan, Klix, Vijesti.

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  • Aug 18, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
    • Klix Cautious Emphasises Tehran's firm position that Hormuz transit will not resume without significant US concessions and sanctions relief.
    • Avaz Skeptical Focuses on Trump downplaying the urgency of an accord while pointing to Iran's severe inflation and economic challenges.

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