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Vessels in the strait of Hormuz as seen from Oman. Photograph: ReutersView image in fullscreenVessels in the strait of Hormuz as seen from Oman. Plus why Pokémon Go is still bring global joy ten years onMartin BelamMon 3 Aug 2026 07.36 EDTLast modified on Mon 3 Aug 2026 07.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGood morning.
- ▪Vessels in the strait of Hormuz as seen from Oman.
- ▪Photograph: ReutersView image in fullscreenVessels in the strait of Hormuz as seen from Oman.
- ▪Plus why Pokémon Go is still bring global joy ten years onMartin BelamMon 3 Aug 2026 07.36 EDTLast modified on Mon 3 Aug 2026 07.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGood morning.
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- ▪ Iran in talks with Oman over shipping route but not US, says Tehran — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Trump says Iran talks to resume after US called off major attack — International homepage
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Vessels in the strait of Hormuz as seen from Oman. Photograph: ReutersView image in fullscreenVessels in the strait of Hormuz as seen from Oman. Photograph: ReutersFirst Thing newsletterUS newsFirst Thing: Trump promises new Iran talks as Tehran touts Hormuz shipping deal with OmanUS president says he called off another US attack on Iran as part of a push for an agreement. Plus why Pokémon Go is still bring global joy ten years onMartin BelamMon 3 Aug 2026 07.36 EDTLast modified on Mon 3 Aug 2026 07.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGood morning. Donald Trump said talks with Iran would happen on Monday but declined to set a deadline for an agreement after earlier saying he had called off an imminent attack.
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