September 24, 2026

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Iran and Oman agree temporary shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran and Muscat have struck a diplomatic breakthrough, establishing a temporary, buoy‑marked shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. The joint effort includes mine‑clearing operations and aims to restore confidence for commercial vessels, lower insurance costs, and ease oil‑price pressures, marking a pragmatic shift toward regional stability.

Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Collapse as Washington Imposes 50 Tariffs on Canadian Goods

U.S.-Canada trade talks have collapsed after negotiators failed to reach an agreement before the tariff deadline. Washington has imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods, while Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation.

Iran condemns Trump’s new sanctions, calls them ‘economic terrorism,’ ‘crimes against humanity’

** The White House’s new sanctions targeting Iran’s energy, shipping and banking sectors have been fiercely condemned by Tehran as “economic terrorism” and a “crime against humanity.” Iranian officials argue the measures violate international law, threaten the nation’s economy and healthcare system, and risk destabilizing regional markets, while the U.S. maintains they are needed to curb Iran’s malign activities.