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Trump just declared the US "Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz." Iran says no

Iran declared the strait closed and vowed to block U.S. interference as fresh U.S. strikes hit dozens of targets
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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 []
Hot Air
· Jul 13, 2026
Trump: US Will Take the Strait and Run It; UPDATE: Trump Reimposes Iran Blockade
Trump: US Will Take the Strait and Run It; UPDATE: Trump Reimposes Iran Blockade
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.”
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 21, 2026
Trump warns Iran to stop ‘proxies in Lebanon’ or US will hit Tehran 'very hard again'
US President reportedly tells Iranians that if Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz, ‘you won't have a country’
BRICS News
· Jul 13, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.
JUST IN: US says Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran not let US interfere in Strait of Hormuz: Senior cleric
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The powerful Armed Forces of Iran will not permit any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader said, emphasizing that the strait will be run under the management of Islamic Republic.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 13, 2026
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters in Iran: We Will Not Allow America to Interfere in Strait of Hormuz
Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters in Iran: We Will Not Allow America to Interfere in Strait of Hormuz
NaturalNews.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran asserts Hormuz control as Qatar reports progress in indirect talks with U.S.
(NaturalNews) Senior Iranian officials on July 2 reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is under Tehranâs command, directly rejecting a US-led regional security dia...
RedState
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump Admin Gives Iran a Saturday Deadline: Admit the Strait Is Open or Face the Consequences
Trump Admin Gives Iran a Saturday Deadline: Admit the Strait Is Open or Face the Consequences
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.
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, []
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
Washington Examiner
· Jul 10, 2026
US demands Iran publicly announce opening of Strait of Hormuz
The United States has demanded that Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open to international shipping and cease all attacks on commercial ships transiting the waterway following a week of strikes between the two countries. A U.S. official told reporters on Friday that Washington demanded Tehran permit passage through the strait and said the []
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
The Tribune
· Jun 21, 2026
You won’t have a country: US Prez to Iranians over Hormuz closure
US President Donald Trump on Sunday disclosed that he held talks with Iranian officials overnight on Saturday, issuing a stern warning to Tehran against any attempts to block the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz and threatening severe repercussions if such action is taken. In a direct warning over potential maritime disruption, the US President indicated []
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran: The Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian sovereignty, not American sovereignty
TEHRAN, July 02 (YPA) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian sovereignty and command, and not under the authority of the US Central Command, emphasizing Tehran’s position regarding its responsibility for managing one of the world’s most important waterways for oil transportation. His remarks came amid growing []
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
The Independent
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns Trump and Israel not to attack during Ayatollah Khamenei funeral
Iran said any attacks would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’
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.
TASS
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran refutes reports of direct line of communication with US on Strait of Hormuz
According to the IRGC, the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and the United States has no connection to it
Arab Times Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Iranian regime says it may no longer be bound by MoU despite deliberate attacks on Gulf ships
WASHINGTON, Jul 11: Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said on Friday that Tehran may no longer consider itself bound by the US-Iran memorandum of underst...
World Israel News
· Jul 13, 2026
Trump says US ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz
In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump declared the strait open and that from 'this point forward' the United States will be known as 'the guardian of the Hormuz Strait.' The post Trump says US ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz appeared first on World Israel News.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran tidak akan wujud jika AS terpaksa sambung perang – Trump
WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump pada Sabtu berkata Iran tidak akan lagi wujud jika AS terpaksa menyambung semula perang dan menuduh Teheran melanggar perjanjian gencatan senjata. Ancaman itu dibuat selepas tentera AS memaklumkan bahawa mereka melancarkan serangan ke atas beberapa sasaran di Iran pada Sabtu sebagai satu lagi tindakan balas terhadap serangan ke ... Read more The post Iran tidak akan wujud jika AS terpaksa sambung perang – Trump appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Intel Slava
· 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.
The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
Live updates: Trump suggests Iran might target him after saying ceasefire to end war is 'over'
President Trump on Wednesday suggested Iran might target him as tensions grow between the U.S. and Middle East country. Earlier, the president said at the NATO summit that ceasefire with Iran is over and declared he didn't want to deal with them anymore after both sides traded strikes overnight and the U.S. revoked a sanctions waiver that allowed...
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.
TRT World
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump says missiles 'locked and loaded' if Iran targets him
President Donald Trump has warned the US military is locked and loaded with thousands of missiles if Iran follows through on reported threats to assassinate him. It comes as Washington urges Tehran to publicly state it will not target ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Oman for more talks. Kristina Simich reports.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 5, 2026
Hormuz Strait Emerges as Key Flashpoint in U.S.-Iran Talks Despite Ceasefire
The future of the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as one of the most contentious issues in negotiations between Iran and the United States, with Tehran warning against any foreign military presence in the strategic waterway even as both sides pursue a political settlement following their recent conflict
WRAL News
· 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...
AzerNews
· Jun 21, 2026
US President warns Tehran against closing Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump warned Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz, Fox News shared on Sunday, AzerNEWS reports.
BOL News
· Jul 13, 2026
Trump declares US as ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz
Trump said the renewed measures would target Iranian vessels and their customers. The post Trump declares US as ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz appeared first on BOL News.
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