WASHINGTON — US forces have struck two Iranian launchers on Larak island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official, after Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces were reportedly observed preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the strategic waterway. Iran subsequently launched ballistic missiles at US-operated facilities in Jordan.
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Iran Clears Passage for Some Iraqi Oil Tankers Through Hormuz
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iran has granted special permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad, potentially easing a major obstacle for Iraq’s crude exports amid continued disruption in the strategic waterway.
Trump Says Iran Is Not Ready for the ‘Right Deal’ as War Drags On
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran was not yet prepared to reach what he described as the “right deal” with Washington, as the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran continues to disrupt energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Warns of ‘Devastating’ Response to US Sanctions
DUBAI/WASHINGTON — Iran has warned of a “devastating” response to any new U.S. economic measures after Washington threatened what it described as the toughest financial penalties in history against Tehran and countries providing economic support to Iran.
Donald Trump Shares AI Image Calling Strait of Hormuz New US Territory
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated image portraying the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW U.S. Territory”, escalating his administration’s rhetoric over the strategic waterway amid worsening tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Donald Trump Says No Iran Talks as Hormuz Dispute Deepens
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that no negotiations with Iran were taking place or scheduled, while insisting that the Strait of Hormuz was open to shipping. Iran disputed that position, saying the strategically important waterway remained closed until conditions agreed with Washington were met.