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Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

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.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 02:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran oil deal will fail to secure Strait of Hormuz long term

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.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 01:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Strait of Hormuz traffic stalls as US threatens economic pressure on Iran

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.

World ·16 Aug 2026, 09:39 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Donald Trump threatens to seize Strait of Hormuz as US war with Iran grinds on

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.

World ·16 Aug 2026, 09:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump was joking about declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory

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.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 14:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran rejects Trump plan to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

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.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 12:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran Says 'No Decision' Made To Resume US Talks

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.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 11:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump cancels Iran military strike after regional requests

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.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 02:41 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read

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.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 13:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies

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.

World ·14 Aug 2026, 08:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Live Updates: Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz and might "keep it

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.

World ·12 Aug 2026, 18:09 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Trump says decoy plane faced greater risk during secret NATO flight swap

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.

World ·12 Aug 2026, 14:12 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump Secretly Ditches White House Reporters in Catering Box Flight Ruse

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.

World ·12 Aug 2026, 06:06 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed amid stalled US talks

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.

World ·12 Aug 2026, 02:05 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Pakistan interior minister heads to Tehran to mediate US‑Iran conflict

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.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 18:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens

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.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 12:34 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US Stocks Fall as Hopes for Strait of Hormuz Reopening Are Dashed Again

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.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 10:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump demands Iran pay compensation as Hormuz negotiations stall

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.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 06:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand

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.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 00:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran and Oman negotiate safe navigation framework for Strait of Hormuz

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.

World ·10 Aug 2026, 20:41 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read