APK-Inform cut Ukraine's 2026/27 grain export forecast to 39.4 mln t from 43.1 mln t.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said talks with Oman aim to determine navigation routes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Democratic U.S. Senator Chris Murphy said in an Aug. 9 interview the U.S. has "essentially lost the war" with Iran and urgently needs to end hostilities and restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He warned each day of delay makes the U.S. weaker and Iran stronger, and said that although any near-term deal would be "very unfavorable" and amount to a "major victory" for Iran, the U.S. must accept it and withdraw as soon as possible.