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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: US Says Route Open as Iran Claims Closure Amid Rising Tensions | Dawn News

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The Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of rising US-Iran tensions, with Washington maintaining that the strategic shipping lane remains open while Iran claims it has moved to close the vital waterway. The conflicting narratives have intensified concerns over maritime security, global energy supplies, and the possibility of further military escalation in the Gulf. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #unitedstates #middleeast #oilprices #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 21, 2026

TENSION, WALKOUTS

TENSION, WALKOUTS (Main headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:VEEP MEETS IRANSTRAIT 'CLOSED'

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 2, 2026

'We hit them hard, but we're getting along': Trump claims progress has been made in Iran talks

Since the US-Iran deal was signed last month, the sides have exchanged fire in the Gulf, underscoring the difficulty of turning the initial truce into a lasting settlement.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

'No ordinary grouping': BRICS' top advisors discuss 'non-traditional security challenges'

Meeting of bloc's national security advisors comes as US, Iran move to end war, open Strait of Hormuz

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran threatens oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz with 'forceful response'

The strait has been a key issue of negotiations to end the Iran war, which sparked after the US and Israel carried out joint strikes on several key Iranian sites in February

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

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

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.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 12, 2026

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — Trump states the Strait of Hormuz is open and that the US has struck Iran with heavy [...]

— Trump states the Strait of Hormuz is open and that the US has struck Iran with heavy strikes.

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

NBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US and Iran Trade Strikes as Ceasefire Deal Efforts Unravel

The United States and Iran traded even more attacks, some of the most intense in months, as the already fragile ceasefire continues to unravel. On Sunday, President Donald Trump told Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that the Strait of Hormuz remains open – even though Iran said earlier that it was closed. NBC’s Matt Bradley reports for TODAY.

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.

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

Tehran Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

Setting the rules of ownership in the Strait of Hormuz

Sobh-e-No analyzed the recent exchange of fire between Iran and the United States. The region has now entered a new phase of low-intensity but continuous tensions. Under such circumstances, a return to the previous situation seems highly unlikely. The most probable scenario is the continuation of an unstable ceasefire accompanied by limited clashes and reciprocal economic pressure.

Al Jazeera

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· 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Bloomberg

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· 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)

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...

Fortune

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran is forcing the U.S. into an escalation trap as a ‘shadow war’ over the Strait of Hormuz heats up that could kill the tenuous ceasefire

The collision course is set, and worse is yet to come.

Powerline

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· Jun 26, 2026

Scared Strait

Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed? The Iranian thugocracy has sold the opening of the Strait to us twice, first in the April 8 ceasefire agreement and again, most recently, in the Memorandum of Understanding. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, the thugs are reaping huge and immediate finanicial gains. Based on President Trump’s public comments, one may infer that the many concessions made to the thugs in the

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...

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.

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran's Pezeshkian seeks release of $6 billion in assets held in Qatar

US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran's Abbas Araghchi warned that any attempt to bypass its preferred route in the waterway will cause “tension and escalation”.

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....

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.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iranian Parliament Speaker: Strait of Hormuz will reopen only under Iranian arrangements

TEHRAN, July 09 (YPA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would only reopen through “Iranian arrangements,” not American threats, stressing that Washington must pay the price for breaking its commitments. In a post on X on Wednesday, Ghalibaf said that the US still has not learned []

BizNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

BN Daybreak: Strait of Hormuz showdown as US and Iran head back to Doha

BN Daybreak: Strait of Hormuz showdown as US and Iran head back to Doha

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.

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