World Jul 12, 2026 · 1 min read

Middle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes on Iran; Tehran says attacks render diplomacy ‘futile’

Iran has sought to establish a permanent system for collecting fees in the strait of Hormuz and warned vessels not to sail without its authorisationIran’s foreign ministry has condemned “aggressive” US attacks against Iran.In a statement, the ministry also said talks between Iran and Oman on Saturda...

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The Guardian
by Kate Lamb
Middle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes on Iran; Tehran says attacks render diplomacy ‘futile’

Iran has sought to establish a permanent system for collecting fees in the strait of Hormuz and warned vessels not to sail without its authorisation

Iran’s foreign ministry has condemned “aggressive” US attacks against Iran.

In a statement, the ministry also said talks between Iran and Oman on Saturday in Muscat — focused on arrangements for managing the strait and transit ‌routes — were unable to reach a result because of “overt and covert” US pressure on Oman.

The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking.”

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