Deaths on Egyptian-owned Tihamah mark first shipping deaths linked to Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
![Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, August 8, 2026. [Iran's Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-1786248656.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.
US president says he is involved in talks and war will end ‘pretty soon’, claiming that Iran cannot ‘go much longer’.
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition’s naval defence to secure vital waterways.
Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Will the war on Iran and Hormuz deadlock last for months? Experts analyse the obstacles blocking a lasting deal.
The geographical coordinates of the route in the waterway have been agreed upon with Oman, according to Tehran.
A deal between the US and Iran could be signed within 48 hours, according to US officials.
An agreement could restore shipping through crucial waterway, paving way for peace talks between Tehran and Washington.
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, said there has been progress in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Analysts say deal on Hormuz might be achievable but lasting peace agreement still far off.
