Iran is reportedly insisting on retaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources citing a senior Iranian official; could see a recommence charging ships to transit from mid-August. Not going to discuss other points until Hormuz is agreed

Brazil runoff poll: Lula 48.8% vs Bolsonaro 42.3%, compiled by Atlasintel

"US delegation begins talks with Qatari mediator", Al Arabiya reports citing sources; Iranian delegation is now speaking with the mediator from Pakistan

Iran is reportedly insisting on retaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources citing a senior Iranian official; could see a recommence charging ships to transit from mid-August. Not going to discuss other points until Hormuz is agreed

Israeli Defense Minister says "we struck Iran twice and we will strike it a third time if necessary"

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