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Iran returns to no-limits Gulf State target list after declaring Strait of Hormuz closed

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July 12, 2026

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Iran returns to no-limits Gulf State target list after declaring Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran expanded its retaliatory strikes into neutral Oman and the United Arab Emirates for the first time since May on Sunday after declaring the Strait of Hormuz was closed once again. Iran unleashed a barrage of missiles and drones across the Gulf, targeting the largest swathes of nations since May. Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, the []

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MS NOW

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’

The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The post Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’ appeared first on MS NOW.

Irish News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’

The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war.

BRICS News

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· Jul 10, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US demands Iran publicly announce that Strait of Hormuz is open and that it won& [...]

JUST IN: US demands Iran publicly announce that Strait of Hormuz is open and that it won't attack ships anymore.@BRICSNews

BBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran

Iranian forces earlier said the Strait was closed and launched wide-ranging attacks at US allies and bases in the region.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

As Gulf states come under attack, is Trump's Iran deal close to collapse? - analysis

After Iran's overnight strikes in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, Gulf states are beginning to realize Iran may not step back from its demands to control the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

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· 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.

Vatican News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Talks in Oman show signs of strain amid U.S.–Iran tensions

The United States has called on Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships. Read all

NDTV

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· Jul 12, 2026

US-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz After Latest US Strikes

Iran has announced the closure Strait of Hormux closure as tensions escalate in teh region. Get all US-Iran War news live updates here.

The Standard

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· Jul 11, 2026

Donald Trump warns Iran against pursuing any assassination attempt

The US earlier demanded Iran must publicly state the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships using the vital waterway will not be attacked.

Libertarian Institute

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· Jun 24, 2026

Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran

The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []

TASS

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran refutes reports of direct line of communication with US on Strait of Hormuz

According to the IRGC, the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and the United States has no connection to it

Haaretz

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· Jul 12, 2026

IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight

IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

US issues ultimatum

Demands Iran declare Hormuz Strait open – or else...Click to read more

Investing.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit

Iran Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

US paying the price for not keeping its word Irans top negotiator

Tehran earlier announced an indefinite closure of the Strait of the Hormuz in response to another American strikeIran will not allow the US to violate the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with impunity, Tehran's top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf has said.On Saturday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to all shippin

Intel Slava

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) states that transit through the Stra [...]

— The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) states that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible. The PGSA adds that when the Strait eventually reopens, valid permits will only be obtainable through the PGSA.@IntelSlava

CBC News

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· Jan 9, 2026

The U.S. says it's open. Iran says it's closed. The Strait of Hormuz remains precarious

The U.S. says it's open. Iran says it's closed. The Strait of Hormuz remains precarious

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran Guards say closing Hormuz strait ‘until further notice’, state media report

Iran Guards say closing Hormuz strait ‘until further notice’, state media report

RedState

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· Jul 12, 2026

'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance

'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran, US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question

Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the US launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. Washington said it was responding to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The crossfire raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, and US [] The post Iran, US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 24, 2026

Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details

Rubio tours Gulf in bid to allay allies' security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump 'leaves instructions' on what to do if Iran assassinates him after claiming '1,000 missiles loaded'

The US earlier demanded that Iran publicly state the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships using the vital waterway will not be attacked - but officials blamed the latest strikes against vessels on a power struggle in Tehran

The Hill

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· Jul 11, 2026

U.S. demands Iran affirm Strait of Hormuz is fully open after exchange of strikes, officials say

The U.S. is demanding Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to shipping traffic and that Iranian forces are not firing on vessels, as the two sides continue to trade strikes in and around the strategic oil chokepoint. A senior U.S. official told The Hill’s sister network NewsNation on Friday that...

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 12, 2026

US-Iran strikes: latest developments

Iran announced it was again closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and hit Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US strikes, further undermining efforts to salvage Middle East peace efforts. US strikes 140 targets CENTCOM said Saturday the US military had hit approximately 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for Tehran's attack on another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports

Iran targeted several US military sites across the Gulf early Sunday, Iranian state media reported, following the latest round of attacks launched by the US. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. The IRGC also carried out what it The post Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports appeared first on Egypt Independent.

POLITICO

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump demands ‘public statement’ from Iran in ongoing negotiations

The U.S. is giving Iran a deadline of Saturday to state the Strait of Hormuz is open.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 13, 2026

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 10, 2026

US demands Iran publicly announce opening of Strait of Hormuz

The United States has demanded that Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open to international shipping and cease all attacks on commercial ships transiting the waterway following a week of strikes between the two countries. A U.S. official told reporters on Friday that Washington demanded Tehran permit passage through the strait and said the []

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 12, 2026

IRGC : Strait of Hormuz Close Until Further Notice

IRGC : Strait of Hormuz Close Until Further Notice

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iran asserts Hormuz control as Qatar reports progress in indirect talks with U.S.

(NaturalNews) Senior Iranian officials on July 2 reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is under Tehranâs command, directly rejecting a US-led regional security dia...

News24

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· Jul 13, 2026

News24 | Iran escalates attacks on US bases in Gulf states, warns of more 'incidents' in Strait

US and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting US facilities ‌in states across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’

TEHERAN: Tiga kapal tangki minyak asing diarahkan berpatah balik ke Teluk selepas cuba melalui perairan Selat Hormuz tanpa kebenaran Iran, lapor penyiar rasmi negara itu, IRIB. Menurut laporan itu, kapal berkenaan cuba menggunakan laluan selatan selat tanpa berkoordinasi dengan pihak berkuasa Iran, sekali gus mencetuskan campur tangan Tentera Laut Pengawal Revolusi Islam (IRGC). Tentera laut ... Read more The post Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Africanews

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· Jul 13, 2026

U.S., Iran trade claims over Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate

Iran's Revolutionary Guard rejected that claim, declaring the strait to be Iranian territory and warning that it would not tolerate what it called illegal U.S. interference.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iranian state media reports fresh strikes on Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island

US President Donald Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is open following closure claims by Iran as conflict within the region escalates. The United States yesterday carried out strikes on 140 Iranian targets, while Iranian state media reported further attacks on Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas today. Iran has used the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic point of leverage in the conflict, with disruptions to the vital shipping route causing a significant slowdown in global maritime traffic.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 4, 2026

Gharibabadi: The Strait of Hormuz is not a place for military displays by outside powers

TEHRAN, July 04 (YPA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is not a place for military displays by outside powers. “Iran, as the responsible power and guarantor of security in the Strait, warns against any military movement in this waterway,” Gharibabadi wrote on X. He added []

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 13, 2026

[Video] CENTCOM just confirmed: dozens of Iranian military targets hit.

CENTCOM just confirmed: dozens of Iranian military targets hit. Air defense systems, radar sites, missile and drone capabilities — all struck. The Strait of Hormuz is not Iran's to control. The U.S. made that clear tonight.

World Israel News

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· Jun 21, 2026

WATCH: Trump tells Iranian officials they won’t make it back to their country if they close the strait

President Donald Trump told Iranian regime officials that if the Strait of Hormuz is closed, they won't make it back to their country, and he'll take it over entirely. The post WATCH: Trump tells Iranian officials they won’t make it back to their country if they close the strait appeared first on World Israel News.

WRAL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore

The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore. That's according to senior U.S. officials who said internal Tehran power struggles have made it difficult to reach and keep a deal. The...

The Independent

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· Jul 11, 2026

US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after a vessel using an ‘unauthorized route’ was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway — potentially further menacing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States

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