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THE NEW YORK TIMES: How US President Donald Trump failed to secure Strait of Hormuz in his Iran deal
A fragile ceasefire has unravelled into fresh chaos in the Strait of Hormuz, as a controversial Trump-brokered deal is blamed for handing Iran sweeping control over one of the world’s most critical oil routes.
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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.
Ariana News
· Jul 11, 2026
Tahawol: Renewed tension between Iran and US discussed
The post Tahawol: Renewed tension between Iran and US discussed first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
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, []
Sky News Australia
· Jun 26, 2026
Trump declares Iran '100 per cent' agreed on nuclear weapons arrangement
President Donald Trump claims the United States is negotiating with Iran from a position of “pure strength”. “The straits are already open, and we’re setting records in the straits. We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon,” Mr Trump said. “You want to see problems? You give them a nuclear weapon, and they’ll use it within the first hour. “They will not have a nuclear weapon, and they’ve agreed to that 100 per cent.”
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
Bloomberg
· Jul 8, 2026
Economic Costs For US, Iran Too Great for 'All-Out War,' Says CSIS's Will Todman
Will Todman, chief of staff of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and senior fellow of the Middle East Program at CSIS, said that a low level conflict with outbursts from both the US and Iran is more likely than an 'all-out' war because the economic costs to both countries are too great. Todman said that Iran is 'very keen' to keep control over the Strait of Hormuz as an economic and strategic negotiating tool. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
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
Talking Points Memo
· Jun 22, 2026
Iran War Groundhog day Update
Today’s two-steps forward, two-steps back news from the US-Iran negotiations reminds us not only of how but also of why...
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 []
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.
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
War on the Rocks
· Jun 25, 2026
Open Strait, Unsettled Waters
Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranOn June 17, U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian separately signed a memorandum of understanding. Mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, the agreement ends hostilities and provides early returns for both sides: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is ticking up, oil prices have been coming down, and Washington has issued a 60-day waiver on Iranian oil and petrochemical sales. But diverging claims on nearly every point the two sides spent weeks litigating The post Open Strait, Unsettled Waters appeared first on War on the Rocks.
CNN
· Jul 10, 2026
‘Looking very good’: What Trump said about Iran deal for 15 weeks
CNN’s Kasie Hunt rolls the tape on President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions about the possibility of a deal with Iran in recent months. As hostilities with Iran resume, Hunt discusses the fading possibility of a sustainable peace deal with Iran with her panel of political analysts. Also, CNN’s Jim Sciutto talks with former US ambassador to Iraq and Turkey James Jeffrey about the breakdown of Trump’s June memorandum of understanding with Iran. 0:00 What Trump has said about a potential Iran deal since March 2:29 Podcaster Joe Rogan blasts Trump’s approach to Iran 6:31 What went wrong with Trump’s memorandum of understanding with Iran? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #Iran #News
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Global markets face selling pressure amid renewed geopolitical tensions
Escalating US-Iran tensions and risks around Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices higher, lifting bond yields and weighing on global equities
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
Iran Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Whats going on with US-Iran talks and the Strait of Hormuz
Washington and Tehran are sending conflicting messages ahead of follow-up discussions in SwitzerlandThe situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains tense following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, as the countries' delegations descend on Switzerland for follow-up discussions.Commercial shipping through the key waterway was disrupted after the US-Is
Issues & Insights
· Jul 8, 2026
What We’re Reading: Iran’s Delinquency, Platner Self Destructs, Dems Keep Moving Farther Left … And More
Some headlines, issues and news that caught our eye. Fool Around, Find Out: After Hormuz Attack, Iran Can’t Sell Oil Trump says there will either be a deal with Iran or US will ‘finish the job’ — Reuters, via Yahoo News Qatar blames Iran for strike on tanker in strait as crowds mourn Khamenei — []
Jewish News Syndicate
· Jun 21, 2026
World Jewish leader: ‘Trump is not a sucker’
Sylvan Adams wonders aloud at JNS Policy Conference if U.S. deal with Iran is just a massive head-fake.
NBC News
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran Launches New Attack on Ship Passing Through Hormuz
There are new concerns over the fragile deal between the United States and Iran after Iran’s armed forces attacked a cargo ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. The attack paused traffic and is compromising efforts to restore shipping through the vital waterway. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for TODAY.
ScheerPost
· Jun 27, 2026
Democrats And Trump Are In Sync On Iran
Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. The bipartisan consensus for regime change against Iran hit the wall of Iranian resistance. But Trump is forced into talks while democrats attack him from the right and expose themselves as partners in crime. The United States began its latest attempt at regime change against the Islamic Republic of Iran on []
ING Think
· Jul 9, 2026
Oil off its highs but risks return
Oil prices came under significant pressure following the temporary deal between the US and Iran. But the recent flare-up in hostilities poses risks. The key factors for the outlook remain the sustainability of the Persian Gulf supply recovery and how soon Chinese buying returns to the market
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 22, 2026
‘Not Your Personal Casino’: Iran Slams Trump’s Threat To Take Over Country As Crucial Peace Talks Advance
Tensions between the United States and Iran flared on Monday following a sharp exchange of threats over the Strait of Hormuz, even as diplomatic teams in Switzerland secured a preliminary roadmap to end the war. The public spat ignited after President Donald Trump warned he would seize control of Iran if the vital oil shipping [] ‘Not Your Personal Casino’: Iran Slams Trump’s Threat To Take Over Country As Crucial Peace Talks Advance
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 8, 2026
Chip Stocks Extend Losses as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher
Global financial markets have been under pressure as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran threatens the fragile ceasefire reached last month. Fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, Tehran’s retaliatory attacks on U.S. facilities in the Gulf, and Washington’s decision to restore sanctions on Iranian oil have reignited concerns over energy supplies. The [] The post Chip Stocks Extend Losses as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Tehran Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Kayhan: Strait of Hormuz is America’s breathing passage
Kayhan, in an analysis, discussed the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s vital control over it. It wrote: The Strait of Hormuz is under the control, management, and security of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is not a place for America’s presence or play.
Watchdog Report
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran Claims Hormuz — Pay Tolls Or Else
Iran’s rulers now claim they “manage” the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, daring America and its allies to accept a new legal regime in the Strait of Hormuz. Story Snapshot Iran has drawn a huge new control zone in the Strait of Hormuz and demands ships get its permission to pass. A new Iranian “Persian []
TASS
· Jun 29, 2026
Number of ships crossing Strait of Hormuz falls by 80% amid escalation — Bloomberg
This is due to carriers' concerns over the latest escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran
TRT World
· Jun 21, 2026
IRGC says Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels
Iran and the United States are offering starkly different accounts of activity in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran claiming restrictions on shipping and Washington reporting record oil flows through the waterway. The dispute follows renewed tensions over Israeli strikes in Lebanon, though diplomatic talks in Switzerland remain on track. Jon Brain reports from Washington.
DawnNews English
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran-US Tensions Escalate as Trump Rejects Deal | Tehran Warns ‘Finger on the Trigger’ | Dawn News
US President Donald Trump has rejected the possibility of a new agreement with Iran, while Tehran responded with a stark warning that its "finger is on the trigger." The latest exchange underscores rising tensions between Washington and Tehran amid growing concerns over regional security, military escalation, and diplomatic deadlock. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #trump #iran #unitedstates #middleeast #geopolitics #breakingnews #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Powerline
· Jun 24, 2026
Quote of the day
I headlined my post on St. Paul Academy alumnus Tim Sheey’s appearance on Fox News with Brian Kilmeade “Senator Sheehy explains.” The Wall Street Journal headlines its editorial on the same segment “Tim Sheehy explains Iran.” The Journal’s editors write: The Trump Administration is working overtime to sell its deal with Iran and assail anyone who questions sanctions relief for the regime that has massacred thousands of its own people.
The Hill
· Jul 1, 2026
FOR INSIDERS: Iran's flex in Strait of Hormuz puts Trump on back foot
Iran is flexing its leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, putting the U.S. on its back foot as it looks to resume shipping through the key passageway and curb Tehran's nuclear program. Tehran ratcheted up tensions this weekend in the strait, through which around 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas flow, targeting cargo...
The Daily Beast
· Jun 22, 2026
MAGA Senator Gives Jaw-Dropping Verdict on Trump’s Intellect
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/ReutersA GOP senator has admitted that Iran is playing “rope-a-dope” with Donald Trump and simply running out the clock until the president gets pushed out of office.The astonishing insult, calling Trump a “dope” was even made on Fox News.As negotiations over Trump’s Iran peace framework drag on, Sen. Tim Sheehy acknowledged on Monday that Tehran is doing exactly what many of Trump’s critics—and some of his allies—fear: buying time.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Diane Ravitch's blog
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump Says Ceasefire is Over; Calls the Iranians “Scum”
At the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Trump told the press that the ceasefire with Iran is over. He referred to the Iranian leaders as “scum.” Following his remarks, oil prices went up. Iran has attacked ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. ThecUS has bombed Iran. Iran has bombed American bases in []
Attack the System
· Jun 23, 2026
6/22/2026 Kyle Kulinski Show Trump PANICS & Threatens To K*LL NEGOTIATORS, Iran SHUTS HORMUZ & ENDS TALKS!!
Iran shouldn’t be negotiating with terrorists. The post 6/22/2026 Kyle Kulinski Show Trump PANICS Threatens To K*LL NEGOTIATORS, Iran SHUTS HORMUZ ENDS TALKS!! first appeared on Attack the System.
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