By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE |

A four-day lull in Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the strait of Hormuz was seen as an opportunity to resume diplomatic talks and dial down the war, Al-Monitor’s source…

Oman mediates US-Iran talks on the Strait of Hormuz as Washington pauses strikes, with energy markets and regional security watching for a breakthrough.

By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE |