Baghaei: The geographical coordinates of the route in question have been agreed upon by the parties involved, and provided that certain third parties do not obstruct efforts in this regard,

Senior Iranian official: One or two disputed issues remain before an agreement is reached, and both can be resolved. Any closure or reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will hinge on Washington's next steps.-Al Jazeera

Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic: The Islamic Republic and Oman, as two coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz,

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: The geographic characteristics of the route in the Strait of Hormuz are agreed by Iran and Oman.

This may be more concessions from Trump to get Iran to agree to a deal.

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The United States has removed counterterrorism sanctions from two aircraft and three airlines with links to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to details posted to the U.S. Treasury Department's website on Wednesday. ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...

The United States has removed counterterrorism sanctions from two aircraft and three airlines with links to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to details posted to the U.S. Treasury Department's website on Wednesday. ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio...

Strait of Hormuz deal does not foresee transit fees for ships, sources say. The Iranian-Omani proposal – that is currently under negotiation – to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would have no tolls or service fees for ships transiting the waterway, sources said.-CBS News

Regional officials told AP that Iranian and Omani negotiators have finalized a draft agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, pending approval from Iran's Supreme Leader.

Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say

A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters, in one of th...

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For the first time in weeks, the IDF issued an evacuation notice to the village of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon. According to the statement, Hezbollah violated the ceasefire and the IDF will act against the organization with force.-Kann

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday Tehran would support any initiative or decision taken by Palestinian leaders in ongoing indirect negotiations between militant group Hamas and Israel, Iranian state media reported.-Reuters

The Lebanese pro-Iranian Al-Mayadeen channel is reporting on "relatively positive moods" prevailing in Tehran regarding the Strait of Hormuz issue. According to the report, it is not unlikely that Oman and Iran will reach an agreement on the strait, "provided that the US ceases its interventions."

Dubai Media Office said that the fire that broke out last night in the Jebel Ali area was the result of an accident in one of the workshops, leading to the ignition of several trucks and caravans.

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Smoke rising from Dubai's Jebel Ali Industrial Area following reports of several explosions. Possibly just an industrial accident, no official word from authorities as of now.

The Houthis have announced that they targeted the Saudi oil tanker Wafa with an undisclosed number of missiles in the northern Red Sea off the coast of Yanbu.

Houthis: UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 105-26

German security authorities assess that Russian actors are the prime suspects behind the failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. - RND Same airport was used for previous Russian hybrid actions:

A temporary suspension of operations occurred at Leipzig Airport, Germany, after security teams located an explosive-equipped drone fitted with a detonator on the tarmac overnight, positioned close to a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft.

Ultimately, Trump yielded, positioning Iran to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran will likely extend negotiations until his departure from office. It’s a regrettable loss of American lives and resources.

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The U.S., Iran and Oman are closing in on an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. aiming for a Wednesday announcement. -Axios

According to two regional sources, the deal under discussion sets up a 60-day temporary arrangement between Oman and Iran in the Hormuz strait, which could be extended. All inbound traffic of ships through the strait and into the Gulf would go in a northern lane through Iranian waters.

The U.S., Iran and Oman are closing in on an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. aiming for a Wednesday announcement. -Axios

21 sorties of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 5 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 17 out of 21 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern, central and southwestern part ADIZ.

Kim Yo Jong criticizes Japan's Tomahawk missile test, KCNA reports www.reuters.com/world/china/...

Kim Yo Jong criticizes Japan's Tomahawk missile test, KCNA reports

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, ​the powerful sister of leader Kim ‌Jong Un, criticised in a statement Japan's recent test-firing of a Tomahawk missile, state ​media KCNA reported on Wednesday.

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Federal aviation officials are reviewing an air-traffic safety incident Tuesday involving a military helicopter carrying President Trump.

Iran Update Special Report, 08.04.26: US officials & Iranian negotiators present competing interpretations of the emerging arrangement on the strait. The Iranians’ inconsistent messaging is likely due to the competing Iranian regime factions’ approaches. (1/6) Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate08...

Smoke rising from Dubai's Jebel Ali Industrial Area following reports of several explosions. Possibly just an industrial accident, no official word from authorities as of now.

Deputies arrested a man allegedly armed with a handgun and ammunition at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes just days before a planned visit by President Donald Trump, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Tuesday.

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Armed man with armour-piercing bullets arrested near Trump's California golf course www.bbc.com/news/article...

Armed man with armour-piercing bullets arrested near Trump's California golf course www.bbc.com/news/article...

Armed man arrested near Trump golf course in California

The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the golf course.

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Trump on daylight savings time:

Trump administration has increased intelligence operations in Cuba as part of a broader effort to pressure the communist government into major reforms or a change in power.

CENTCOM: As of Aug. 4, U.S. forces have redirected 45 commercial vessels, disabled 2 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.