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Kazem Gharibabadi

2026-06-082026-09-13

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi described Trump’s claim as a “propaganda” deception.

    US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
  3. Joy Online

    Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi described Trump’s claim as a “propaganda” deception.

    Iran vows ‘decisive response’ to first US strikes in weeks
  4. Joy Online

    Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi later told Irna that the new route would be temporary and could stay open from two to four months.

    Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman
  5. July 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Trump’s blockade decision “has, in a way, dismantled” an earlier agreed truce deal, the AFP news agency reported.

    Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks
  7. Joy Online

    Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Trump’s blockade decision “has, in a way, dismantled” an earlier agreed truce deal, the AFP news agency reported.

    Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US resumes blockade of Iran ports
  8. Joy Online

    The leader of Iran’s delegation, Deputy ‌Foreign Minister ⁠Kazem Gharibabadi, said the talks concluded.

    US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz
  9. June 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Iranian and Omani experts will start talks on redefining transit paths through the ​Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told state TV on Monday, adding that his ‌country will ⁠try to obstruct vessels outside defined paths.

    Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in Doha
  11. Joy Online

    o happen.” Grossi said the inspections would take place in collaboration and co-operation with the Iranian government. “Whether this happens the day after tomorrow, or in one week, or in 10 days, it’s important but not essential.” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi

    IAEA to resume inspections in Iran under preliminary US peace deal
  12. Joy Online

    Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed in a phone call on state TV that a deal with the US had been finalised, while Trump posted on social media “let the oil flow!”.

    Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced
  13. Joy Online

    Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Sunday that any such diversion of Iranian assets would be illegal and that Tehran would take ​measures in response.

    Israel hits Iran with new strikes despite Trump admonition
World & Region

US strikes Iran rocket launchers; Iran retaliates against bases

The News

American forces attacked two rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing and injuring people according to Iran's IRGC, which vowed "response and punishment." Iran responded by striking US military bases in Jordan, with Jordan intercepting eight missiles, and claimed to have targeted an air base in the UAE with drones, though the UAE denied being targeted and confirmed only shooting down a drone.

31 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 31 August

  1. US strikes Iran rocket launchers; Iran retaliates against bases

    American forces attacked two rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing and injuring people according to Iran's IRGC, which vowed "response and punishment." Iran responded by striking US military bases in Jordan, with Jordan intercepting eight missiles, and claimed to have targeted an air base in the UAE with drones, though the UAE denied being targeted and confirmed only shooting down a drone.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. US strikes Iran; Tehran vows decisive response

    American forces struck two launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing two people and injuring two others according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, which vowed "response and punishment." Iran subsequently attacked US military bases in Jordan, and President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will deliver a "decisive response to the aggressors."

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Iran, Oman agree shipping route through Strait of Hormuz

    Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with geographical coordinates agreed in final stages. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman warned that the deal alone would not guarantee safe navigation, citing the US blockade of Iran's ports as a continuing security threat.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Trump threatens Iran infrastructure strikes unless negotiations resume

    US President Trump threatened to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks, as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth consecutive day. The threats, which have drawn UN condemnation as potential war crimes under international law, came as Trump reversed a threatened 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz shipping but maintained a blockade of Iranian ports.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Trump abandons Hormuz fee plan, US blockades Iran ports

    President Trump has reversed his threat of a 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo, replacing it with plans for "massive" trade and investment deals with Gulf states, as the US resumes blockade of Iranian ports and launches fresh strikes against Iran, causing tanker traffic through the strategic waterway to slow dramatically.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. US, Iran conclude Doha talks on maritime and fund issues

    Iran and the United States concluded indirect talks in Doha focusing on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and unfreezing Iranian funds, with no sign of headway toward lasting peace. Qatar's Foreign Ministry reported "positive progress" on issues related to an interim agreement announced two weeks prior, though sources said the nuclear program did not come up in the technical discussions.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Oil prices fall as investors await Iran-US talks

    Brent crude fell 0.9% to $72.51 a barrel as investors focus on potential U.S.-Iran negotiations in Doha amid a strained interim ceasefire, with prices down around 22% from last month and nearly back to pre-war levels from February 27.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. IAEA to resume Iran inspections under preliminary US peace deal

    The IAEA director general said the nuclear watchdog will carry out inspections in Iran under a preliminary peace agreement with the US, with details on dates, procedures, and places to be worked out soon. Iran's deputy foreign minister stated that access to its damaged nuclear facilities would only be addressed in a final deal with the US.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. US-Iran deal sends oil prices down, stocks higher

    The US and Iran have agreed a framework deal to end the war, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen. Brent crude fell more than 5% to $82.84 a barrel and stock markets rose, though analysts warn the lack of detail on the agreement could create market uncertainty.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Israel strikes Iran military targets despite Trump opposition

    Israel carried out strikes on military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Prime Minister Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks. Trump said the strikes would not affect U.S. peace talks with Tehran, insisting he "calls the shots," but the latest hostilities and Iranian retaliation have put negotiations at risk.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

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