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US envoy says Iran timeout “very close” as Tehran insists on its seven conditions

Last updated: October 30, 2026 | 10:43

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed early on Friday that three tankers exploded and caught fire after hitting mines on what Tehran calls an “unauthorised” southern route through the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed only that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile near Khasab, Oman, at around 8pm UAE time on Thursday, with no crew injuries reported. The incidents came as US envoy Tom Barrack said late on Thursday that Washington and Tehran were “very close” to agreeing a timeout, while Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf insisted that Tehran’s seven conditions must be met first.…