US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The Strait of Hormuz is emerging as a fresh diplomatic flashpoint as Iran and Gulf states prepare for talks in Oman over a temporary arrangement to manage commercial shipping.
The move comes as vessel traffic through the strategic waterway falls to just a fraction. At the same time, US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to attack Iran, saying he has no regrets over the war.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Gulf States Set To Meet in Oman Over Hormuz Shipping Deal
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers are expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Salalah, Oman, on Monday. The meeting is part of an Oman-Iran push to secure regional support for a temporary arrangement governing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman and Iran have already been working on a temporary shipping framework. Under the proposed arrangement, vessels would enter the strait through Iranian waters and largely exit through Omani territory.
The details of Monday’s meeting are still being finalised, but several countries have reportedly confirmed their participation.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: ‘No Regret’ Over Decision to Attack Iran
While regional countries seek a solution to the Hormuz crisis, Trump has continued to defend the US military campaign against Iran. The US president claimed that Iran was trying to remove him from office because Tehran believes Democrats would allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon.
“They’re trying to do anything possible to get me out because they think the Democrats will let them essentially have a nuclear weapon. They’re not going to have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News.
Trump was also asked whether he had any regrets about the war with Iran.
When asked whether there were any “regrets” regarding the war with Iran, Trump insisted that he would do it again in the same way. He claimed that Iran would have “wiped out” Israel and the Middle East if it had a nuclear weapon.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Strait of Hormuz Vessel Traffic Falls to Seven
Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply. Preliminary data from ship-tracking company Kpler showed that only seven vessels transited the strait on Thursday, down from 11 a day earlier.
The latest figure is also well below the 10-day average of 15 vessel transits. Two Panamax vessels exited the waterway. One carried fertiliser, while the other was sailing without cargo.
Five vessels entered the strait. They included ships carrying dry bulk cargo, steel, grains and petroleum products. The figures may not capture every vessel movement because some ships could have switched off their Automatic Identification System transponders.
Before the war, around 125 large commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz each day, making the current traffic level a major reduction. The waterway also normally handles around one-fifth of global crude oil and LNG supplies.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran-Gulf States Hormuz Talks: What is Being Discussed in Oman?
The immediate objective of the talks is to find a way to keep commercial shipping moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and Oman have already discussed a temporary navigational corridor. The proposal would allow vessels to enter through Iranian waters and exit mainly through Omani territory.
The two countries have also discussed measures related to navigation, traffic management, information sharing and maritime security. Mine-clearing operations also form part of the broader plan being discussed by Tehran and Muscat.
The proposed arrangement is focused on shipping and does not amount to a wider settlement between Iran and the United States.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Why the Salalah Meeting Matters For Global Shipping?
The Salalah meeting matters because the Strait of Hormuz remains a crucial route for global energy shipments. The latest fall in vessel traffic shows how the war has affected commercial shipping. Operators face growing security concerns as military activity continues around the Gulf.
Oil markets have also reacted to the uncertainty. Brent crude recently moved above $100 a barrel as concerns over supply disruptions increased.
A temporary shipping agreement could give vessels a more predictable route through the waterway. It could also ease some pressure on energy markets if commercial traffic begins to recover.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Hormuz Restricted Zone & Shipping Risks
The shipping crisis has intensified after Iran announced plans for a new exclusion zone near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officials said the proposed zone would target vessels attempting to transit the area. The announcement came amid renewed clashes between Tehran and Washington.
The move adds another layer of uncertainty for shipping companies. Operators already face risks from military activity, attacks, higher insurance costs and unpredictable navigation conditions.
The proposed restricted zone could make commercial operators even more cautious about entering the waterway.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: QatarEnergy-Linked LNG Vessels Seen Near Strait
Despite the overall decline in shipping, QatarEnergy-linked vessels have continued to appear around the Strait of Hormuz. Kpler data showed that the Al Ghashamiya and Al Daayen were seen inside the strait this week.
The movements are significant because Qatar remains a major LNG supplier to international markets. Any prolonged disruption to LNG shipping through Hormuz could put additional pressure on global energy supplies.
The continued movement of some vessels also shows that shipping activity has not stopped completely, even as overall traffic remains far below normal levels.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What’s Next?
The next major development will be Monday’s expected meeting between Iran and Gulf states in Salalah. The talks could determine whether regional governments can support a temporary mechanism for managing commercial shipping through Hormuz.
Oman and Iran have already laid the groundwork for a temporary navigational corridor, but implementing it will require cooperation on security, navigation and vessel movements.
The wider US-Israel-Iran conflict remains the biggest obstacle. For now, the sharp fall in vessel traffic shows that the Hormuz crisis continues to affect global shipping and energy markets.
