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Iran-US war latest: Trump claims US should be ‘the guardian angel’ of the Strait of Hormuz and get paid for it
US military's Central Command says it controls the Strait of Hormuz but Iran's Revolutionary Guard rejects the claim
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The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
BRICS News
· Jul 13, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an "act [...]
JUST IN: Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an act of war.@BRICSNews
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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Sky News Australia
· Jun 26, 2026
US breaks silence after Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz
A US official responds to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards attacking a Singapore-flagged commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. “We are aware of these reports and looking into them,” the US official told Sky News Australia. “President Trump has been clear that Iran cannot subvert the free flow of traffic in the Strait.”
Iran Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
US taking over Strait of Hormuz Trump
Washington will be the guardian angel of the waterway, and will get paid for it, the US president has claimedUS President Donald Trump has claimed that America is taking over the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, and will act as the guardian angel of the key waterway and get paid for it. Tehran has earlier declared the strait closed, blaming hostile actions by US forces.Speaking by phon
Ya Libnan
· Jun 24, 2026
Less than 1 in 4 Americans say Iran war was worth it; Trump approval ties lowest of term, poll finds
FILE PHOTO: People drive past an anti-U.S. billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 17, 2026 REUTERS WASHINGTON- Just one in four Americans believes President Donald Trump’s war with Iran was worth its costs and a majority worry that a truce with Tehran is unlikely to last, []
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 10, 2026
Israel warns US of new Iranian plot to assassinate Trump as tensions in region grow - report
The report follows the newest bout of attacks between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 12, 2026
US-Iran strikes escalate; Hormuz closed
US and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults with Tehran targeting US facilities in states across the Gulf on Sunday and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz. A series of attacks between the US and Iran over the past several days led President Donald Trump to declare the end [] The post US-Iran strikes escalate; Hormuz closed appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 13, 2026
US-Iran war LIVE: IRGC hits airbases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain; US says Tehran doesn't control Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran war LIVE: The US military said it struck dozens of targets at multiple locations across Iran in a fresh wave of attacks. In retaliation, Iran hit US bases in the Gulf.
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.
ABC7 New York
· 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
Bloomberg
· Jul 13, 2026
Sfakianakis: Iran Tests US Resolve in Hormuz
Iran and the United States traded tit-for-tat attacks over the weekend, with both sides issuing conflicting declarations on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open for shipping. John Sfakianakis, Chief Economist and Head of Research at the Gulf Research Center, told Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa that return to a full scale-war is a possibility but we are not yet there. (Source: Bloomberg)
Vanguard News
· Jul 13, 2026
Trump says US will be ‘paid’ for guarding Strait of Hormuz
The US president's comments came after US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire in the conflict in the Middle East, adding to doubts about efforts to bring a permanent end to the war that has halted shipping through the strait. The post Trump says US will be ‘paid’ for guarding Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.
Associated Press
· Jul 8, 2026
US military strikes Iran after it says Tehran attacked 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Jon Gambrell with The Associated Press in Dubai explains how the assault Wednesday came as part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. #news #iran #usa Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 13, 2026
Trump: US to Become ‘Guardians of the Strait of Hormuz’
President Donald Trump says the United States will become the “guardians of the Strait of Hormuz,” adding that the issue “should’ve been done 47 years ago,” as he accuses Tehran of seeking last-minute changes during the talks. #Trump #US #Hormuz
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question
Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the U.S. 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 U.S. [] The post Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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 []
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
Libya Update News
· Jun 27, 2026
After US Airstrikes: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Announces Targeting of Military Sites in the Region
Tehran – The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced Saturday it had targeted U.S. military positions in the region in response to a new American strike against Iran. The Guard did not specify which U.S. sites were attacked. The statement followed an earlier report by the semi-official ISNA news agency that cited the Revolutionary Guard as saying... Read more Source The post After US Airstrikes: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Announces Targeting of Military Sites in the Region appeared first on Libya Update News.
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.
News24
· 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.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran expands regional attacks as tensions with U.S. escalate
Washington, July.12 (SANA) Iran and the United States exchanged fresh missile and drone attacks on Sunday, as Tehran expanded its military operations to include several Gulf states hosting U.S. military facilities, according to the report. Iran said it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global energy shipments, while the []
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 9, 2026
[Video] The US just launched major airstrikes against Iran, hitting around 90 targets.
The US just launched major airstrikes against Iran, hitting around 90 targets. The Islamic Republic is the biggest sponsor of terrorism, and they will not stop until they are stopped. The US is finally standing up to the bullies in Tehran. Finish the job!
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 21, 2026
Hormuz, Iran and the Dangerous Politics of Maritime Tariffs
The latest diplomatic push over Iran, now centered on Bürgenstock, should be welcomed because talking is still cheaper than escalation. Yet President Donald Trump’s idea of possible American tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after the 60-day period risks turning a fragile ceasefire into a new argument over sovereignty, law, and humiliation. The United States [] The post Hormuz, Iran and the Dangerous Politics of Maritime Tariffs appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
9 News Australia
· Jun 22, 2026
Iran-U.S. talks wrap up in Switzerland | 9 News Australia
The US have wrapped up a "very very good day" of negotiations with Iran, discussing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and "deconfliction" for the regional ceasefire. | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6 FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 30, 2026
Iran war revealed limits of American military power
TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – The gap between America's military capability and its strategic achievements has never been clearer. The Iran war has revealed a crisis of deterrence and eroding U.S. influence.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 2, 2026
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: Any US Intervention in Strait of Hormuz Will Be Met with Decisive Response
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: Any US Intervention in Strait of Hormuz Will Be Met with Decisive Response
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Trump Says US Will Hit Iran ‘Very Hard’ and Take Control of the Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command struck more than 300 Iranian military targets this week as Donald Trump declared the United States will become 'the guardian of the Strait' of Hormuz — even as Iran claimed the strait closed, fired missiles at Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan, and one crew member remained missing from a Cyprus-flagged container ship attacked in the waterway.
NDTV
· Jul 10, 2026
War Or Peace? Trump Says Talks On After Iran Plea 'But Ceasefire Is Over'
After a series of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, US forces struck targets in Iran over two days this week. Tehran responded with attacks on American bases in the region.
World Israel News
· Jun 21, 2026
Trump warns Iran: Close Hormuz and ‘I’ll blow the s— out of them’
Trump suggested the United States could become the Guardian Angel of the route and claim 20 of the oil moving through it. The post Trump warns Iran: Close Hormuz and ‘I’ll blow the s— out of them’ appeared first on World Israel News.
NBC News
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump declares Iran ceasefire 'over' as U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes
The latest U.S. strikes came after Iran targeted unarmed commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump saying he is “not sure” he wants to make a deal with the Iranians. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license allowing Tehran to sell oil after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on an already fragile ceasefire.
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states
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