Breaking News LIVE: Iran, Oman working on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Breaking News Live Updates, August 5,2026: Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the disputed Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war. The emerging agreement calls for ships to enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman, two regional officials told The Associated Press.

Any deal, though, appears contingent on the United States lifting its blockade on Iran’s ports. The Trump administration has previously ruled out any deal that would give Iran control over the strait.

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05 Aug 2026 08:12 AM (IST) IMD issues rain alert for variopus parts of India, rainfall expected in southern and northeastern states The India Meteorological Department issued heavy rainfall warning in different parts of the country. Several parts of Kerala, the northeastern states of Meghalaya and Assam and Chhattisgarh in central India will see heavy rains on Wednesday, said the weather department. District wise Nowcast Warning valid for next two-three hours:* *Issue Time:* 05-08-2026 07:08 Hrs IST *Validity Time:* 05-08-2026 10:08 Hrs IST *Red Warnings*: Lightning/Thunderstorms with gusty winds (around 60 kmph) and heavy rain (>15 mm/h) very likely over following… pic.twitter.com/BWeW7TnGtl — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 5, 2026

IMD issues rain alert for variopus parts of India, rainfall expected in southern and northeastern states

The India Meteorological Department issued heavy rainfall warning in different parts of the country. Several parts of Kerala, the northeastern states of Meghalaya and Assam and Chhattisgarh in central India will see heavy rains on Wednesday, said the weather department.

District wise Nowcast Warning valid for next two-three hours:* *Issue Time:* 05-08-2026 07:08 Hrs IST *Validity Time:* 05-08-2026 10:08 Hrs IST *Red Warnings*: Lightning/Thunderstorms with gusty winds (around 60 kmph) and heavy rain (>15 mm/h) very likely over following… pic.twitter.com/BWeW7TnGtl — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 5, 2026

District wise Nowcast Warning valid for next two-three........

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