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Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers
The Iranian army has announced a $30,000 reward for killing or capturing US military personnel, with double the amount offered to women. Army chief Amir Hatami stated the plan followed citizen requests.
Iran oil deal will fail to secure Strait of Hormuz long term
Foreign policy experts warn that any near-term diplomatic breakthrough to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will fail to secure the vital waterway long-term due to structural hostilities.
Strait of Hormuz traffic stalls as US threatens economic pressure on Iran
Commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a near standstill following recent vessel attacks and a sustained US naval blockade. Widespread economic pressure and new financial measures are being prepared.
Donald Trump threatens to seize Strait of Hormuz as US war with Iran grinds on
Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a United States territory, escalating the ongoing conflict with Iran that has disrupted global shipping.
Trump was joking about declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory
US President Donald Trump sparked regional defiance and a subsequent White House retreat after stating he would declare the Strait of Hormuz American soil.
Iran rejects Trump plan to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
Iranian officials have strongly rejected U.S. statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz amid maritime attacks and stalled negotiations.
Iran Says 'No Decision' Made To Resume US Talks
Iran has not yet decided whether to resume indirect negotiations with the United States, leaving regional mediation efforts in a delicate balance.
Trump cancels Iran military strike after regional requests
President Trump called off a planned military strike against Iran following appeals from Middle Eastern allies, pivoting toward renewed diplomatic talks.
US to impose unprecedented economic isolation measures on Iran
Washington is preparing unprecedented economic isolation measures and an ongoing naval blockade against Iran following drone attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies
Iran's military command dismissed former US President Donald Trump's assertion of total control over the Strait of Hormuz as fabrications. Iranian officials insist that commercial vessels must obtain permission and pay transit fees to navigate the passage.
Live Updates: Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz and might "keep it
President Donald Trump claims the U.S. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz, pushing the maritime corridor toward shutdown as vessel traffic drops.
Trump says decoy plane faced greater risk during secret NATO flight swap
US President Donald Trump has confirmed he secretly swapped planes during a NATO summit in Turkiye following a potential threat, leaving journalists aboard the decoy.
Trump Secretly Ditches White House Reporters in Catering Box Flight Ruse
President Donald Trump used an elaborate security ruse involving an airport catering truck and decoy flights to evade reporters in Turkey following Iranian threats.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed amid stalled US talks
Diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have stalled as Iran hardens its stance, demanding the release of frozen assets before lifting the closure.
Pakistan interior minister heads to Tehran to mediate US‑Iran conflict
Pakistan's interior minister has traveled to Tehran to discuss bilateral ties and regional security following Houthi missile strikes in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens
President Donald Trump asserted absolute U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz amid a naval blockade that has severely restricted global oil shipping and spiked crude prices.
US Stocks Fall as Hopes for Strait of Hormuz Reopening Are Dashed Again
U.S. stocks dropped after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dashing hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough and causing oil prices to spike.
Trump demands Iran pay compensation as Hormuz negotiations stall
President Donald Trump has demanded compensation from Iran for past conflicts and casualties as negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz stall amid a naval blockade.
Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand
President Trump has escalated diplomatic friction with Tehran by demanding war reparations from Iran, countering Tehran's demands for U.S. compensation.
Iran and Oman negotiate safe navigation framework for Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman report an understanding on a safe navigation framework for the Strait of Hormuz amid plummeting commercial traffic and US tensions.