Despite US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has maintained control, demanding six conditions be met by the US before negotiations can progress. These include ending aggression, lifting sanctions, and compensating Iran for damages.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on August 08, 2026.

Iran’s Industry Minister has visited Pakistan for talks aimed at boosting bilateral economic cooperation.

Pezeshkian has described the historic Islamabad MoU signed with the US in June as the future “centre of gravity” of the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy.

The MoU involved the US lifting its naval blockade and easing restrictions on Iranian oil exports, in exchange for Iran maintaining commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. However, within weeks, the US reinstated sanctions and launched military strikes, leading to renewed tensions.

In this edition of Unscripted, Kaveh Taghvai interviews Majid Shakeri, the economic advisor to Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran's Parliament Speaker and head of Iran's negotiating team, regarding indirect talks with the US.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 17:00 GMT on July 18, 2026.