U.S. Hits Launchers Ready to Mine Hormuz, IRGC Promises Response
U.S. Strikes on Iranian Rocket Launchers Lead to Threats of Retaliation U.S. forces targeted two Iranian rocket launchers on Sunday after observing members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) readying to fire rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the first known American military action within Iran since July, prompting […]
Trump is seen as having the advantage in the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
Recent evaluations indicate that Iran’s significant leverage over the U.S. is diminishing. The Iranian regime has previously used its influence over the critical Strait of Hormuz to resist the Trump administration’s calls for a peace agreement that favors U.S. interests. U.S. officials have shared insights suggesting they now hold an advantage in the contest for […]
Trump’s control over the blockade makes the Iran-Oman agreement on the Strait of Hormuz unimportant, according to a US official.
US Official on Iran-Oman Deal WASHINGTON — A supposed agreement between Iran and Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz and share revenue from shipping fees is “not even close to done,” and it holds no real significance as long as President Trump’s blockade against Iran is in place, according to a US official. A […]
Iran Describes Trump as ‘Delusional’ Following His Assertion that Hormuz is a ‘New U.S. Territory’
Iran Reacts to Trump’s Claims on Strait of Hormuz Iranian officials responded on Tuesday, labeling President Donald Trump as “delusional” and asserting the emergence of a “post-American order” in the Persian Gulf. This reaction followed Trump’s posting of a map on Truth Social that marked the Strait of Hormuz as “new U.S. territory,” saying the […]
Iran Cautions Trump Following Hormuz Threats: ‘Be Concerned About Your Safety’
Warning for Trump Amid Rising Tensions A prominent Iranian lawmaker has seemingly issued a warning to President Donald Trump regarding his safety. Ebrahim Azizi, who leads Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, advised Trump to “worry for his own safety” as tensions escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Azizi remarked, “The US […]
UAE denounces Iran for attacking a third state-owned oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz within one week
UAE Blames Iran for Attacks on ADNOC Vessels The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of launching attacks on its state oil company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), with another incident reported while a vessel was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the third such event within just a week. The UAE Ministry […]
Trump States U.S. Will Claim Strait of Hormuz as ‘U.S. Territory’ — ‘Once We Complete the Defeat of Iran’
Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz Potential U.S. Territory On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would consider the Strait of Hormuz “American territory” following a successful defeat of Iran. This statement intensified U.S. claims over the vital waterway, while Iranian officials reaffirmed that “the strait has been Iran’s, is Iran’s, and always […]
Who governs the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has decreased during the Iran conflict?
Over five months into the conflict, tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, and it seems the number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz is significantly lower than usual. According to data from the Automatic Identification System (AIS), even though there was a slight uptick in traffic in late June, the […]
Trump: U.S. keeps control of Strait of Hormuz, ‘IRGC is weakened and retreating’
Trump Discusses Iran’s Military Situation President Donald Trump has remarked on the current state of Iran’s military, suggesting that the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is “decimated and on the run.” He asserted that the United States holds full control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway responsible for transporting roughly 20% of the […]
Trump Reinforces U.S. ‘Complete Control’ Over Hormuz
Trump Affirms Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions with Iran On Tuesday, President Donald Trump reiterated his assertion that the U.S. has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz. He cautioned that Iran could face severe consequences if it continues to struggle under mounting economic pressure or provokes American forces. “At present, we completely […]