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See the full story · 14 sourcesIran's Revolutionary Guard said the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz did not depend on the outcome of ongoing talks with Oman. DW has more.
https://p.dw.com/p/5IUdg Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know The Revolutionary Guard says Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz once the US 'corrects its behavior' and accepts Iran's conditions They include never threatening Iran again, lifting sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian assets The Guards also say the strategic waterway's reopening does not depend on how talks with Oman develop Iran says the talks are nearing their 'final' stages, with Oman calling the discussions 'positive' The UAE says Iran targeted tanker transiting in Hormuz Keep reading for the latest developments on the conflict in the Middle East on Saturday, August 8, 2026:
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08/08/2026 August 8, 2026 What are Iran's demands in negotiations with the US? Earlier, we reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had said talks with the US on reopening the Strait of Hormuz depend on Washington "compensating" Iran for the US "violation" of a June memorandum of understanding the two nations signed.
Aragchi and the IRGC had also pointed to "other conditions" that would need to be met.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council said the country would not lift its blockade of Hormuz until the US "corrects its behavior."
In a statement by the council's secretary and Revolutionary Guard commander Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr that was published on Iran's state broadcaster, Iran said the US must:
08/08/2026 August 8, 2026 WATCH: Iran and Oman near landmark shipping agreement Brent Goff Iran says it is in the final stages of reaching an agreement with Oman on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important waterways. Reports suggest the deal would give Tehran oversight of vessels entering the Persian Gulf, while Oman would manage outbound traffic.
If finalized, the arrangement could mark a significant shift in regional influence and raise questions about freedom of navigation, security, and the balance of power in the Gulf.
DW spoke to analyst Megan Sutcliffe and former US diplomat Alan Eyre, who helped negotiate the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, about what this could mean for the region and beyond.
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08/08/2026 August 8, 2026 Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense deal raises new security questions On Friday, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan unveiled a new security alliance that bears strong similarities to NATO's principles of collective defense.
The three regional powers — who are also strategic allies of the US — have signed a defense pact that is "intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression."
The deal is widely viewed as the three Sunni-majority nations' way of defending themselves against the rising threat from an increasingly hostile Iran, where Shiite Islam is the state religion.
The agreement could also be seen as a sign of shifting power dynamics in the region, as well as a way to hedge against an unreliable US , amid uncertainty over its long-term commitment to its role in enforcing security in the Gulf.
DW's Brent Goff spoke to experts Dania Thafer and Kamran Bokhari to learn more about what the new agreement means for the region and the US-Iran conflict.
08/08/2026 August 8, 2026 Oman calls Hormuz talks 'positive,' warns against attacks Oman's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said talks with Iran about the future of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz were "proceeding in a positive and constructive atmosphere."
But Muscat warned against "repeated attacks" on cargo ships, which it said could jeopardize the negotiations, although it stopped short of explicitly naming Iran.
Tehran has been targeting ships it says have ties with the US or that fail to comply with its orders.
Earlier on Saturday, Iran said talks over a deal with Oman were "approaching the final stages."
08/08/2026 August 8, 2026 IN DEPTH: How viable is the potential Iran-Oman Hormuz shipping deal? Amir Soltanzadeh Iran says a shipping accord with Oman is in its final stages, but analysts warn sanctions, security concerns and rival US and Iranian goals could limit its impact.
Learn more about the potential deal between Iran and Oman in this report .
08/08/2026 August 8, 2026 WATCH: Will Iran develop a nuclear weapon? Brent Goff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is determined to prevent what he says are Iran's plans to build nuclear weapons. But is there any evidence that Iran plans to build up its nuclear capabilities?
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08/08/2026 August 8, 2026 UAE accuses Iran of attacking state-owned ship in Hormuz The United Arab Emirates on Saturday accused Iran of attacking a tanker belonging to its state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while the vessel was sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement, the UAE's Foreign Ministry slammed what it called a "hostile" missile attack. No casualties were caused, the statement added.
The ministry also accused Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) of "acts of piracy" by attacking commercial cargo ships and using the strait to exert economic pressure on the US and its allies in the region.
The IRGC has warned it would target ships with ties to Tehran's enemies transiting the waterway or if they fail to comply with Iran's orders, such as paying a fee to pass through the Iranian naval blockade.
On Friday, ADNOC — one of the world's biggest energy producers and exporters — said ...
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