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CNN · Iran · 10 Jul 2026

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July 10, 2026 — Mediators work to de-escalate US-Iran tensions and revive talks

Our live coverage has moved Get the latest updates on the war with Iran here. Read more All catch up 34 Posts Link Copied! Key takeaways from today • Diplomatic scramble: Mediators have been working to de-escalate and get talks on track after recent strikes between the US and Iran. There’s been a lull in fighting as the diplomatic effort unfolds. • Strait of Hormuz: Senior US officials said Washington expects Tehran to issue a statement soon that the key waterway is open and commercial vessels won’t be attacked. Without safe passage assured in the strait, where traffic has once again slowed to a crawl , a US official said nuclear talks can’t begin . • Each side publicly defiant: Iran’s foreign minister accused the US of violating their agreement, while its top negotiator said Tehran distrusts the US and warned that, if necessary, his country is ready to mount an “all-out defense.” US President Donald Trump has issued grave threats against Iran. • Nuclear sites: Satellite imagery obtained by CNN reveals Iran may be attempting to rebuild nuclear facilities damaged by US-Israeli bombing. Read more Link Copied! Trump threatens Iran should Tehran try to assassinate him By Rhea Mogul Mourners carry a banner against U.S. President Donald Trump as they gather on the day of the burial of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and US airstrikes. Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters US President Donald Trump has said “missiles are locked and loaded” and ready to strike Iran, should Tehran try to assassinate him. “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform Friday. He added that “orders have already been given” and the US military is “ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran.” Read more Link Copied! Iranian foreign minister accuses US of violating nuclear program clause in agreement By Rhea Mogul Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India, on May 15. Elke Scholiers/Getty Images/File Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of violating a clause on Tehran’s nuclear program in their memorandum of understanding (MoU). “Iran has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called U.S. Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU,” he wrote in a post on X early Saturday local time. The ninth paragraph of the MoU states that pending the final deal, Iran will “maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program” and that the US will “not impose any new sanctions and will not deploy additional forces in the region.” The Trump administration on Friday imposed fresh sanctions on Tehran following Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. Araghchi wrote the “violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States,” adding: “There can only be mutual compliance.” The sanctions are the latest in a string of retaliatory actions by the administration for those attacks. They come as the administration seeks to re-up pressure on the regime as diplomatic efforts falter. The US earlier this week carried out days of bombing of Iranian targets and rescinded a waiver to allow Iran to sell its oil without sanctions. On Friday, President Donald Trump again declared that the MoU is “over,” but said that talks with Tehran would continue. Read more Link Copied! US expects Iran to declare Strait of Hormuz open in the coming days. What else to know By Tori B. Powell A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Thursday, July 9. Stringer/Reuters Senior US officials said Washington expects Tehran to issue a public statement in the coming days that the Strait of Hormuz is open and commercial vessels attempting to transit the waterway won’t be attacked. Without safe passage assured in the strait — which has seen traffic once again severely depressed — then the two sides will “never” move on to negotiations on nuclear weapons , a senior US official said. “What you see, in some ways, is the power struggle within Iran playing out in real time,” the senior US official said on a call with reporters Friday. The officials declined to specify the consequences for Iran if it does not issue such a public declaration. But in broad terms, they warned the US could take further action. The strait — which runs between Iran and Oman, with their Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) meeting in the middle — has emerged as the key stumbling block to the ceasefire, as Iran continues to assert control over parts of the waterway and went on to fire ships earlier this week. In response, the US launched days of military strikes on Iranian targets. Here’s what else to know: More Strait of Hormuz updates: Following the Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the strait, the Trump administration on Friday imposed fresh sanctions on Tehran. As traffic in the strait remains muted , at least 15 commercial vessels transited the waterway in the past 24 hours, according to MarineTraffic data. Iran “distrustful” of US: The country’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Friday that they remain “distrustful of the Americans,” adding that, “during the negotiations, I made it clear to the US vice president that we have no trust in you.” Ghalibaf reiterated that Iran will continue to defend itself. On an Iran deal: Any final deal with Iran must include the US obtaining Iran’s enriched uranium, a senior US official insisted Friday, telling reporters: “If we don’t get the dust, we do not have a deal with Iran.” Travels to Oman: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to travel to Oman on Saturday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional developments, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. Ghalibaf has said Tehran is prepared for “all-out defense” if the US breaks the Memorandum of Understanding signed last month. Official talks: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan about “the importance of close coordination to promote regional security and stability,” according to a readout from the US State Department. Their call comes a day after Rubio met with the Saudi ambassador to the US, and as regional countries try to stop recent US-Iran tensions from escalating. More talks: Also on Friday, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia had a phone call with US President Donald Trump, where the two leaders “reviewed cooperation between the Kingdom and the United States and ways to strengthen it in several areas,” according to a readout of the call. CNN’s Jennifer Hansler, Eyad Kourdi, Lauren Kent, Kevin Liptak, Kit Maher and Aida Karimi contributed reporting. This post was updated with more information. Read more Link Copied! Why are US influencers attending the funeral of the Iranian supreme leader? By CNN staff American social media influencers have been seen attending the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran. They claim to be showing solidarity with Iran and questioning Western coverage of the country, but are they serving as propaganda for the regime? CNN’s Isobel Yeung talked to one American who was there: Video Ad Feedback Why are US influencers attending Iranian Supreme Leader's funeral? American social media influencers have been seen attending the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran. They claim to be showing solidarity with Iran and questioning western coverage of the country, but are they serving as propaganda for the regime? CNN’s Isobel Yeung reports. 2:22 • Source: CNN Why are US influencers attending Iranian Supreme Leader's funeral? 2:22 Read more Link Copied! Iran remains "distrustful" of US, top negotiator says By Eyad Kourdi and Mitchell McCluskey Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf, centre, at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 20. Urs Flueeler/Pool/Reuters Iran remains “distrustful” of the US, the country’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Friday. Ghalibaf, who serves as Iran’s parliament speaker, said he expressed this sentiment during indirect talks with the US in Switzerland last month, according to Iran’s state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). “We are distrustful of the Americans. During the negotiations, I made it clear to the US vice president that we have no trust in you,” Ghalibaf said. “In my view, only those who are prepared for war can negotiate with the United States,” he added. He reiterated that Iran will continue to prepare to defend itself, even after signing the memorandum of understanding with the US. Ghalibaf added that Iran will not surrender and “submit to oppression.” Read more Link Copied! Senior US official: Nuclear negotiations aren't possible while Iran threatens the strait By Kit Maher If Iran won’t allow tankers to freely traverse the Strait of Hormuz then the two sides will “never” move on to negotiations on nuclear weapons, a senior US official said Friday. “If they never are able to honor the easiest part of the commitment, which is not shooting at ships, then, of course, we’re never going to get onto the nuclear negotiation,” the senior US official said on a call with reporters. “What you see, in some ways, is the power struggle within Iran playing out in real time. We have a lot of options if the hardliners get the upper hand.” The signing of the memorandum of understanding triggered a period of 60 days for Iran and the US to negotiate and reach a final agreement. But hostilities in the region, which prompted US retaliatory strikes, have threatened negotiations. Adding that the ball is in the Iranian’s court, the official appeared cautiously optimistic that the more rational factions of Iranian leadership could halt the attacks on ships but acknowledged the uncertainty of the matter. “We can’t make their decisions for them. They’re going to have to decide, meaning the sensible people in their system, whether they can get control and stop shooting at ships. And if they do that and they do that for a long time, that will give us some confidence that they could actually honor a nuclear deal,” they said. “We continue to have some confidence that the rational people in their system will be able to rein in those hardliners. You never know. You can’t predict the future.” At the NATO Summit in Turkey this week, Trump called Iranian leadership “scum” and “cuckoo.” Read more Link Copied! US expects Iran to issue public statement declaring Strait of Hormuz open By Kevin Liptak The United States expects Iran to issue a public statement in the coming days that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that commercial vessels attempting to transit the waterway won’t be attacked, according to senior US officials. The officials declined to specify the consequences for Iran if it does not issue such a public declaration. But in broad terms, they warned the US could take further action. “If it’s not their position, then it’s not going to be a great day for them,” one official said, saying the US expectation is Iran adopts the position on the strait following a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart, Badr al-Busaidi, on Saturday. The officials described this week’s attacks on vessels in the strait as conducted by an “errant part” of Iran’s system that was working to undermine the memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran last month. The White House sees a power struggle underway in Tehran between moderates who support diplomacy with the US and hardliners who are opposed to the

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