Oman2026-08-21 16:22:41Oman and Iran foreign ministers discuss conditions for resuming talksOman and Iran’s foreign ministers discussed the conditions for restarting negotiations, according to a BlockBeats brief published on Aug. 22 and citing the Oman News Agency. The stated purpose of the talks was to support the restoration of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The source item did not provide further details on the terms under discussion, the format of the negotiations, or any timeline for next steps. The report was presented as a short news update, with no additional commentary beyond the attributed statement.1370
Iran2026-08-15 08:41:05Iran says it has no plan to extend ceasefire deal with the U.S.Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said on Aug. 15 that Tehran does not intend to extend its ceasefire agreement with the United States and has not yet decided whether to restart talks with Washington. In remarks carried by Iranian media, Araghchi also said Qatar and Pakistan are acting as mediators by passing messages and staying in contact with Iran, though he stressed that this should not be taken as a sign that direct negotiations between Iran and the U.S. are under way. His comments came after both sides on June 17 released the formal text of a memorandum of understanding. Under that document, Iran and the U.S. committed to hold talks within 60 days and reach a final agreement. The update was cited by CCTV International News and carried by Odaily.1320
Iran2026-08-15 03:35:21Iran has not decided whether to resume talks with the United States, foreign minister saysIran’s foreign minister said Tehran has not yet decided whether it will resume talks with the United States. He said Qatar and Pakistan are currently exchanging information with Iran, but stressed that those contacts should not be treated as negotiations. He also said Iran’s talks with Oman are being handled separately and are focused on maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks draw a line between message-passing through regional countries and any formal negotiation track. Based on the statement, there is no decision at this stage from Iran on restarting talks with Washington. The update was carried by Odaily and attributed to Jin10.1410
Donald Trump2026-08-10 16:41:03Trump says Iran compensation demands will be raised in future talksU.S. President Donald Trump said on social media that Iran has been seeking compensation for losses from the past five months of military conflict, adding that such a demand had not previously been raised in negotiations between the two sides. Trump said he would now seek compensation from Iran as well, covering casualties from multiple conflicts. He specifically referenced those killed in the USS Cole incident and other combat deaths. Trump also said Iran should compensate the families of protesters he said had been repressed over the past 50 years. In the same post, he said 52,000 people had died during the past five months of conflict. Trump added that he had instructed U.S. representatives to formally present the compensation demand in all future negotiations.1870
Iran2026-08-10 07:44:27Iran Says No Talks With Washington, Exchanging Info via IntermediariesIran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Aug. 10 that Tehran is not currently holding negotiations with Washington. The two sides are exchanging information through intermediaries instead, according to BlockBeats. No further details were provided in the flash update.1900
Vance2026-08-08 14:13:16Vance: Some Progress in Iran Talks, Focus on Hormuz Oil and Gas OutputVance said on Aug. 8 that some progress has been made in Iran talks over the past few days. The talks center on maximizing oil and gas output in the Strait of Hormuz and seeking an Iranian pledge not to fire on ships. BlockBeats reported.1990
Strait of Hor2026-08-08 04:44:26US Official Says Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz Deal Expected ‘Soon’ as Talks ProgressReuters reported on Aug. 7, citing a US official, that Iran-Oman talks on the Strait of Hormuz are making progress and an agreement is expected very soon. Once commercial shipping resumes, the United States would lift its maritime blockade on Iran. The official reiterated that US actions would remain based on Iran's actual implementation of its commitments. (Xinhua)1850
Trump2026-08-05 04:09:22Trump: Iran Will Never Have Nuclear Weapons, Faces 'Heavy Blow' If It Reneges on TalksUS President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric against Iran, declaring that Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon — or else Iran faces a severe military strike. In an interview reported by Odaily, Trump said his administration was prepared to launch 'the largest attack since World War II' before Tehran called to request talks. He claimed that he agreed to negotiate, but warned that if Iran reneges again, it will be hit very hard. Trump also credited his own actions with forcing Iran to the negotiating table, saying that without his administration's pressure, Tehran would not be sitting down for talks. He acknowledged that Iran has already been hit very hard, but noted that the real blow has not yet come, while expressing hope it would not be necessary. The comments rest on the twin issues of Iran's nuclear program and the strategic oil shipping lane.1680
