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Ship hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran says no talks unless Trump halts threats

Three sources told Reuters the ship that was hit was a Qatari tanker carrying liquefied natural gas and that the engine room was on fire and filled with smoke. A source said the tanker is at risk of exploding
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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
· Jul 7, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are "unacceptable"
JUST IN: US says Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable and will be met with consequences.@BRICSNews
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 10, 2026
Iranian Navy: Any US Interference in Strait of Hormuz Will Face Strong Response
Iranian Navy: Any US Interference in Strait of Hormuz Will Face Strong Response
Al-Monitor
· Jul 10, 2026
US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials
By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - The United States is demanding that Iran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that all lanes in the strait will be open to shipping with no tolls, senior U.S. officials said on Friday.Iran has adamantly refused to give up control of the strait, the strategic waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil supply typically flows.
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
Sky News Australia
· Jul 7, 2026
Iran's chilling warning before Strait of Hormuz attacks
Iran has reportedly targeted at least three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardising peace negotiations with the US. Audio obtained by Fox News captures the Iranian Navy issuing a warning to vessels before the reported attacks. “This is the last warning; this is last warning; this is last warning. You are all in danger. Don’t put your life in danger. You are ordered to alter course,” he said. “Do so immediately, alter course, do so immediately, and use the south of Larak Island. “If you disobey, you will be targeted. Navy out,” the Iranians said before reportedly attacking.
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Related coverage for "Ship hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran says no talks unless Trump halts threats": Libertarian Institute — Formalizing Control Over the Strait of Hormuz Is Iran’s Top Priority. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are "unacceptable". Yemen News Agency - SABA — Iranian Navy: Any US Interference in Strait of Hormuz Will Face Strong Response. Al-Monitor — US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials. Tampa Free Press — Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace. Sky News Australia — Iran's chilling warning before Strait of Hormuz attacks