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Iran's Ghalibaf says Hormuz will stay closed until US meets demands

Iran's Ghalibaf says Hormuz will stay closed until US meets demands

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until the United States meets Tehran's demands.

World ·18 Aug 2026, 14:42 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
S&P 500 Falls as Iran Risks Outweigh Renewed Optimism Over AI Stocks

S&P 500 Falls as Iran Risks Outweigh Renewed Optimism Over AI Stocks

Wall Street indexes slid as rising Middle East tensions and surging oil prices overshadowed optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and chip stocks.

Business ·18 Aug 2026, 00:38 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump threatens Oman with bombing over Hormuz deal

Trump threatens Oman with bombing over Hormuz deal

US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if the Gulf state interferes with Washington's efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. The ultimatum arrives as a 60-day diplomatic window concerning Iran expires amid escalating regional tensions.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 21:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran signals readiness for US ground operations as MoU expires

Iran signals readiness for US ground operations as MoU expires

Iranian military authorities have signaled a potential shift toward offensive operations as a key bilateral memorandum with Washington expires, heightening regional tensions.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 18:45 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump threatens to bomb Oman as Iran vows to escalate Hormuz tensions

Trump threatens to bomb Oman as Iran vows to escalate Hormuz tensions

US President Donald Trump has issued a blunt threat to bomb Oman following the expiration of a 60-day memorandum of understanding with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 17:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
WSJ reveals: Iran's secret plan to escalate the war

WSJ reveals: Iran's secret plan to escalate the war

A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that Iranian hardliners plotted to violate a US-Iran memorandum of understanding from the outset to expand regional conflict.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 11:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
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