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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Trump says nuclear deal is slipping away
Sky News host James Morrow warns hopes of a nuclear deal are rapidly fading as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz and the US launches another wave of strikes. “The Trump administration believes a nuclear deal with Iran is growing increasingly unlikely,” Mr Morrow said. “The two sides had signed a memorandum of understanding just weeks ago, but the last few days have seen another barrage of strikes from the US on Iran. “The US is hitting Iran with even more strikes, and Iran has now shut the Strait of Hormuz again.”
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BRICS News
· Jun 21, 2026
[Video] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump warns Iranian negotiators the US will "take over"
JUST IN: President Trump warns Iranian negotiators the US will take over Iran if it closes the Strait of Hormuz.You won't even make it back to your fucking country.@BRICSNews
Al Jazeera
· Jun 28, 2026
Why is Article 5 of MoU causing confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 11, 2026
Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace
A major diplomatic standoff is unfolding over the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. The United States has delivered a firm ultimatum to Tehran, demanding a public, unambiguous guarantee that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that international shipping will no longer face attacks. According to senior U.S. officials speaking on the condition of anonymity, [] Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace
India News Network
· Jul 8, 2026
Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: Iran Conducts Military Strike
Iran's recent military action in the Strait of Hormuz raises tensions. US and regional responses are closely monitored.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
Iran’s ‘new nuclear weapon’: Weaponised geography in Strait of Hormuz
Former Middle East negotiator Aaron David Miller says the terms of the US peace talks with Iran are going to be “incredibly difficult” to negotiate. “I’m reminded of what the Taliban said, in reference to American efforts in Afghanistan. You have the clock; the Taliban said, we have the time,” Mr Miller told Sky News Australia. “We’re not going back to February 27 when 20 per cent of global oil supply flowed. It’s not going to be free and unfettered anymore. “That is the new Iranian nuclear weapon. They’ve weaponised geography, and they’ve done it with a terrifying clarity and impact.”
Informed Comment
· Jun 27, 2026
Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’ against Iran hurts US Ties
How strategy to contain Iran and its allies risks further straining ties with US
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Related coverage for "Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Trump says nuclear deal is slipping away": BRICS News — [Video] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump warns Iranian negotiators the US will "take over". Al Jazeera — Why is Article 5 of MoU causing confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz?. Tampa Free Press — Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace. India News Network — Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: Iran Conducts Military Strike. Sky News Australia — Iran’s ‘new nuclear weapon’: Weaponised geography in Strait of Hormuz. Informed Comment — Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’ against Iran hurts US Ties