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Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the U.S. must ...
U.S President Trump reports swift progress in the Gaza peace talks, with the first phase expected to conclude this week. Trump announced on Sunday that negotiations aimed at ending the Gaza conflict and securing the release of hostages held by Hamas are advancing rapidly.
In a social media post, Trump said, "These talks have been very successful, and proceeding rapidly. The technical teams will again meet Monday, in Egypt, to work through and clarify the final details. I am told that the first phase should be completed this week, and I am asking everyone to MOVE FAST."
The talks are set to take place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, with delegations from the United States, Israel, and Hamas participating.
The primary focus is the implementation of Trump's 20-point peace plan, which includes provisions for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the establishment of a transitional governance structure in Gaza.
Flights arriving at Catania airport in eastern Sicily were suspended after volcanic ash from a new eruption of Mount Etna drifted into the airspace around the airport, disrupting operations at one of Italy’s busiest aviation hubs.
A deal on a new route for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is "very close," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said, while warning that the reopening of the waterway depends on the U.S. meeting other conditions, including paying compensation to Iran.
Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the U.S. must meet other conditions.
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