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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.