US, Iran Extend Pause on Strikes as Talks Focus on Hormuz

Summary

The US and Iran extended their pause in hostilities for a fourth day, with Oman mediating a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Talks aim to restart traffic and resume nuclear negotiations. Tanker diversions via Egypt highlight ongoing shipping disruptions, while President Trump maintains a threat of renewed strikes if progress stalls.

• US-Iran strikes paused for four consecutive days.
• Oman mediating to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and enable US-Iran talks.
• Middle passage reopening considered, but mines placed by Iran remain a concern.
• Strait of Hormuz traffic still stalled; Red Sea traffic also dwindling.
• At least eight supertankers redirected to an Egyptian port to load Saudi crude.
• Trump in contact with Saudi Arabia over Houthi shipping threats, ready to intervene.
• Iran and Saudi Arabia foreign ministers held a phone call amid diplomacy.
• Trump says good chance of a deal, but threatens to resume strikes if no progress.