US President Donald Trump says Washington is only “semi-negotiating” with Iran and is prepared to allow economic pressure on Tehran to intensify as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, however, says there are no direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington. He insists that the Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted until the US meets Iran’s demands, including ending the naval blockade and lifting sanctions.
Iran is continuing negotiations with Oman over the creation of new shipping routes through the strategic waterway. Araghchi said the talks had made significant progress and were in their final stages, with specialists working on maps for the proposed routes.
Iran’s National Security Council has outlined several conditions for reopening the Strait. These include an end to US threats and military operations against Iran and its regional allies, the withdrawal of US naval and air forces involved in the blockade, compensation for damage caused during the conflict, the lifting of sanctions and the unfreezing of Iranian assets.
Meanwhile, fighting and regional tensions remain high. Israeli forces have reportedly opened fire in southern Lebanon, while Houthi fighters in Yemen have resumed missile and drone attacks on the port of al-Makha, with Yemeni authorities reporting seven deaths and dozens of injuries.
US Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has criticised the continuation of the war, saying President Trump has “lost this war” and warning that prolonged fighting is weakening the United States while strengthening Iran. Murphy said he would support even a difficult agreement if it could end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices have also risen amid uncertainty over the waterway, with Brent crude climbing above $84 per barrel. Shipping activity through the Strait remains extremely limited, while Iran’s crude exports from Kharg Island have reportedly remained at a complete halt.
The conflict is also continuing to affect Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says it documented 108 attacks against Palestinian journalists and media workers by Israeli forces and settlers during July, including detentions, beatings, interrogations and the seizure or destruction of equipment.
Israel has also rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump. Analysts warn that the disagreement could further complicate efforts to end the conflict and reach a broader regional settlement.
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