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 […]
US Navy Surveillance Plane Conducts Uncommon Flight Over Taiwan Strait Before Xi’s Visit to the White House
A U.S. Navy surveillance plane made its way through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, marking the first time in five months that such an event has been publicly noted. This occurrence comes just before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s anticipated trip to Washington in September. The P-8A Poseidon aircraft traveled from the East China Sea into […]
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 […]
Oil prices decline significantly as Trump indicates an Iran agreement regarding the Hormuz Strait.
Oil Prices Decline Amid Potential Iran Deal Oil prices dropped on Monday as market participants expressed optimism about a potential reduction in tensions related to the Iran war. This occurred despite ongoing uncertainties surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies. On Sunday, President Trump indicated he would refrain from launching new military strikes against […]
Trump advocates for reopening the Strait of Hormuz during halted nuclear discussions
President Trump Issues Warning to Iran Over Potential Attacks President Donald Trump has conveyed a stern message to Iran, indicating that the U.S. will target bridges and power plants if Iranian forces choose to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. This warning comes in the wake of ongoing attacks by the U.S. on Iranian […]
Gulf Countries Speed Up Actions to Avoid Iran and the Strait of Hormuz
Efforts to Diversify Oil Shipping Routes Intensify in the Persian Gulf Countries that produce oil in the Persian Gulf are pushing to reroute ships away from the Strait of Hormuz, especially after Iran’s recent attacks on civilian vessels. On Thursday, it was reported that “at least seven major pipeline projects are either under construction, in […]