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Pakistan Urges De-escalation as Iran Reaffirms Strait of Hormuz Closure Warning | Dawn News English

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Pakistan has called for de-escalation as Iran reiterates its warning over the possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Gulf region. The developments have increased international concerns over maritime security, regional stability, and the impact on global energy supplies. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #straitofhormuz #iran #pakistan #middleeast #gulfcrisis #Geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 13, 2026

Baqaei: Islamabad Understanding Has Entered Crisis Phase, & Iran Will Not Allow Its Security to Be Threatened Through Strait of Hormuz

Baqaei: Islamabad Understanding Has Entered Crisis Phase, & Iran Will Not Allow Its Security to Be Threatened Through 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.

Financial Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

US says it has agreed deal with Iran to halt strikes and resume talks

Tehran yet to confirm end of tit-for-tat attacks that threaten fragile truce in Strait of Hormuz

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 28, 2026

Selat Hormuz masih belum aman

TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran Warns of Decisive Response to Any U.S. Interference in Hormuz

The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters declares the strait a ‘red line.’ On Thursday, Iran’s main military command, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters (KCHQ), warned that any U.S. interference in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with the Iranian armed forces’ “decisive and swift” response. RELATED: White House Envoys Arrive in Doha for Talks with []

Latestly.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran After IRGC Ship Attack, Strait of Hormuz Shut

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed 'until further notice,' escalating tensions with the United States after its military fired on a vessel it said was using an unauthorised route through the critical waterway. The move deals a fresh blow to the already fragile ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 13, 2026

Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire

The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz threatened to derail efforts to permanently end the war. The renewed fighting followed an Iranian attack early Sunday on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz whose crew was forced to abandon it after it went up in flames.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route as interim deal tested

Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt by ships to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would “increase tensions” in the Middle East, as US and Iranian forces again traded attacks. The exchanges underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered agreement aimed at ending the war launched by the United States and Israel in February that disrupted shipping through the strait and rattled global energy markets. Although a ceasefire took effect in April, sporadic violence...

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran Says It Is Closing Strait of Hormuz as JD Vance Heads to Switzerland for High-Stakes Talks

Iran’s announcement that it is closing the Strait of Hormuz is placing immediate pressure on a newly negotiated agreement with the United States, raising questions about whether recent diplomatic progress can survive renewed regional tensions.

JFeed

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran Sets New Terms: No Hormuz Reopening Without Lebanon Ceasefire

Iran told U.S. and Qatari mediators in Switzerland that the Strait of Hormuz won't reopen until a Lebanon ceasefire is reached and oil sanctions are lifted.

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

India News Network

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· 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.

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...

Egyptian Gazette

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· 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.

MS NOW

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· Jul 12, 2026

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

Iran said it considers the strait closed again until further notice after a ship using an “unauthorized route” was struck by a warning shot. The post U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on MS NOW.

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

Just the news

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· Jun 21, 2026

Energy Secretary Wright says flow of tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz returning to 'normal'

Reopening the strait and allowing ships to pass through without being attacked is a key part of the U.S.-Iran negotiation to end their war.

The Washington Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

JD Vance, Iranian officials begin peace talks in Switzerland

Tensions loomed over the negotiations after Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon.

Sky News Australia

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· 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.”

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran warns it could close Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over possible new US strikes

Iran has warned that it could shut down the strategic Strait of Hormuz if the United States follows through on threats to launch fresh military strikes, further escalating tensions in the Gulf. According to an Iranian security official quoted by state broadcaster Press TV, Tehran remains committed to maintaining control over maritime traffic through the [] Iran warns it could close Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over possible new US strikes

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.

Sputnik

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· Jul 12, 2026

IRGC Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz Until US Intervention in Region Ends

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until US intervention in the region ends.

Tampa Free Press

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· 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

DawnNews English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran Calls for Strait of Hormuz Closure as U.S.-Iran Strikes Escalate Across Gulf Region | Dawn News

Iran has called for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate following intensified U.S.-Iran strikes across the Gulf region. The development has raised concerns over maritime security, global energy supplies, and the possibility of a wider regional confrontation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #straitofhormuz #usiran #middleeast #oilcrisis #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Economic Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the Gulf

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its strategic influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations are remaining cautious to avoid direct involvement in the confrontation. Crude oil prices are expected to remain elevated due to ongoing geopolitical risks. India, a major oil importer, faces increased vulnerability from these market developments.

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran Completely Closes Strait of Hormuz, Strikes Civilian Vessel

Iran has completely closed the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck and stopped a civilian vessel that allegedly ignored course changes. The IRGC declared the blockade will remain until US “interference” ceases and warned that US regional bases could be targeted if Washington retaliates. The escalation follows Washington’s ultimatum for maritime security and its demand that Tehran surrender its entire 410-kilogram stockpile of enriched uranium, or “nuclear dust,” for any final diplomatic deal.

Ariana News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tahawol: Pakistan’s attempt to escalate tensions with Afghanistan discussed

The post Tahawol: Pakistan’s attempt to escalate tensions with Afghanistan discussed first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

India TV News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE: Military bases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain hit as Iran retaliates to fresh US strikes

The tensions in the Middle East have escalated again after Iran attacked ships and announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Amid this, the US launched several waves of strikes on Iran into Monday morning over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing over the weekend. Iran retaliated by targeting US military facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait in retaliation for fresh American strikes. According to the US military, the strikes aimed to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships.

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 8, 2026

Hormuz traffic won’t return to normal until 2027 after latest setback, Kalshi traders predict

illustration : The weaponization of Hormuz strait by Iran President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is “over”after the U.S. conducted strikes against the Islamic Republic following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Now, traders on prediction market platform Kalshi are recalibrating their outlook for when they see traffic in the passageway returning to normal. Speculators now see just a []

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran declares closure of Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, July 12 (YPA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice and until US interventions cease. In a statement released early Sunday, the IRGC Navy said that as announce previously, “foreign interference and the illegal designation of the route of ships in the Strait []

Hot Air

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· Jun 28, 2026

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

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

The Hill

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· Jun 22, 2026

Mixed messages on Strait of Hormuz create uncertainty for oil

Mixed messages from the U.S. and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz are injecting further uncertainty into the future of the waterway and global oil supplies. Over the weekend, the Iranian military said that it would close the strait in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. At the same time, Washington said the waterway was open. U.S....

TASS

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· Jun 21, 2026

US, Iran to discuss Lebanon situation first at talks — newspaper

Next, they will discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program, the Financial Times reported

The Tribune

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· Jul 12, 2026

IRGC announces closure of Hormuz “until further notice” due to US “interference” in West Asia

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday (local time) announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, stating that the strategic waterway would remain shut until the United States ends its interference in the West Asia region, Press TV reported.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Pakistan urges restraint amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions

Islamabad, July 9 (SANA) Pakistan on Thursday called on the United States and Iran to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue and diplomacy following renewed military escalation between the two countries. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the renewed conflict serves no one’s interests and urged both sides to avoid actions []

Vanguard News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran FM warns any challenge to Hormuz routes will ‘increase tensions’

During a visit to Iraqi capital Baghdad, Abbas Araghchi also called for the establishment of a security framework with Gulf countries, with Tehran and Washington accusing each other of violating the fragile truce that was meant to end the Middle East war. The post Iran FM warns any challenge to Hormuz routes will ‘increase tensions’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

TRT World

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· Jul 12, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz becomes the center of the US- Iran crisis

The US and Iran have sharply escalated their confrontations on each other, exchanging military strikes after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. With neither side showing any willingness to back down, hopes for renewed negotiations are fading. Kristina Simich has the story.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran say closing Hormuz strait 'until further notice'

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice after they fired warning shots at a vessel they said used an unauthorised route, state media reported. The move threatens to further complicate efforts to salvage US-Iran negotiations after both sides exchanged strikes over the past few days and traded threats. News outlets Axios and Politico reported that Washington had given Tehran until Saturday to stop firing on commercial ships transiting Hor

Off The Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran Warns Against Hormuz Route Changes

Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt by shipping to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would “increase tensions” in the Middle East, as U.S. and Iranian forces again traded attacks. The exchanges underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered agreement aimed at ending the war launched by the United States and []...Click to read more

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran war live: US, Tehran set to hold high-level talks in Switzerland

Talks come as Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon.

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