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Iran rejects Macron’s plan to clear Strait of Hormuz
France and the U.K. have been spearheading efforts to put together a maritime mission to secure the key waterway for global oil and gas deliveries.
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Euronews
· Jul 8, 2026
Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral
From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's.
Associated Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran, Tehran's lead negotiator insists
The lead negotiator of the Iranian delegation, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, insisted on Monday the Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran and would follow international laws. Qalibaf, who is also the speaker of the Iranian parliament, spoke with Iran state media on a plane on his way back from Switzerland. #iran #straitofhormuz #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 21, 2026
Trump warns Iran to stop ‘proxies in Lebanon’ or US will hit Tehran 'very hard again'
US President reportedly tells Iranians that if Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz, ‘you won't have a country’
Libertarian Institute
· Jul 9, 2026
Formalizing Control Over the Strait of Hormuz Is Iran’s Top Priority
Formalizing its control over the Strait of Hormuz has become Iran’s top priority in negotiations with the US. Tehran says it will not discuss the nuclear issue with Washington until control over the Strait is established. Reuters reported on Thursday, speaking with an Iranian source who explained Tehran is unwilling to speak with American officials []
BRICS News
· Jun 29, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran says it will not allow any country to help clear mines from the Strai [...]
JUST IN: Iran says it will not allow any country to help clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 7, 2026
[Photo] While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global sh [...]
While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. This is not a ceasefire deal, so far it looks like a Western SURRENDER deal to Iran. They get to do whatever they want, and the only ones who are told to cease the fire are the good guys.
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Related coverage for "Iran rejects Macron’s plan to clear Strait of Hormuz": Euronews — Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral. Associated Press — Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran, Tehran's lead negotiator insists. Anadolu Agency — Trump warns Iran to stop ‘proxies in Lebanon’ or US will hit Tehran 'very hard again'. Libertarian Institute — Formalizing Control Over the Strait of Hormuz Is Iran’s Top Priority. BRICS News — [Photo] JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran says it will not allow any country to help clear mines from the Strai [...]. Hananya Naftali — [Photo] While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global sh [...]