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US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz

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July 13, 2026

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BRICS News

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· Jul 11, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US gives Iran 24 hours to announce the Strait of Hormuz is open.

JUST IN: US gives Iran 24 hours to announce the Strait of Hormuz is open.@BRICSNews

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

Sada Elbalad

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· 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

TRT World

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· 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.

TASS

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· 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

BERNAMA

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· Jul 9, 2026

World : Iran’s Parliament Speaker Says Strait Of Hormuz To Open Only Under ‘iranian Arrangements’

ISTANBUL, July 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would open only under “Iranian arrangements,” not by US threats, after a new wave of US strikes on Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

POLITICO

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump demands ‘public statement’ from Iran in ongoing negotiations

The U.S. is giving Iran a deadline of Saturday to state the Strait of Hormuz is open.

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.

Libertarian Institute

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· 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 []

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.

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

RedState

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· Jul 12, 2026

'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance

'Bunch of Crazy People': U.S. NATO Amb. Confirms That Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Iran's Defiance

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.

Washington Examiner

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· 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 []

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN - U.S.

JUST IN - U.S. declares the Strait of Hormuz open to all vessels: Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing.Source: https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2076278945993888116@disclosetv

Anadolu Agency

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· 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’

The Hill

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· Jul 11, 2026

U.S. demands Iran affirm Strait of Hormuz is fully open after exchange of strikes, officials say

The U.S. is demanding Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to shipping traffic and that Iranian forces are not firing on vessels, as the two sides continue to trade strikes in and around the strategic oil chokepoint. A senior U.S. official told The Hill’s sister network NewsNation on Friday that...

Iran Herald

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· Jun 29, 2026

"Proactive energy diplomacy by Govt": Former diplomat Navdeep Suri on India's response to Hormuz-linked energy crisis

Amritsar (Punjab) [India], June 29 (ANI): After nearly four months of conflict, a tenous peace deal between Iran and the United States has seen the crucial energy chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz open to sea traffic. Oil tankers and other vessels with critical Oil supplies are now transiting freely through the Strait. India, which is largely dependent on energy imports, was able to ride the crisis successfully

Yemen Press Agency

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· 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 []

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

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran: No Need for Others to Interfere in Strait of Hormuz

Iran: No Need for Others to Interfere in Strait of Hormuz

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

Independent Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran's chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran

Iran's chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran

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.

India TV News

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· Jun 22, 2026

From Hormuz to Lebanon ceasefire and nukes: What dominated the US-Iran talks in Switzerland?

The first round of technical negotiations between the United States and Iran in Switzerland centred on efforts to maintain the ceasefire in Lebanon, keep the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping, and advance discussions on a possible nuclear agreement, according to a report by Axios citing a US diplomat familiar with the talks.

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.

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump 'leaves instructions' on what to do if Iran assassinates him after claiming '1,000 missiles loaded'

The US earlier demanded that Iran publicly state the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships using the vital waterway will not be attacked - but officials blamed the latest strikes against vessels on a power struggle in Tehran

Mehr News Agency

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· 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.

NaturalNews.com

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· 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...

The Media Line

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· Jun 21, 2026

Europe Watches as Washington and Tehran Shape the Future of Hormuz

Giorgia Valente reports on a Strait of Hormuz [] The post Europe Watches as Washington and Tehran Shape the Future of Hormuz appeared first on The Media Line.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 2, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz and the Straits of Tammuz

A straight-ahead look on navigating an exit from exile.

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

US issues ultimatum

Demands Iran declare Hormuz Strait open – or else...Click to read more

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

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.

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...

AzerNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

Why US-Iran confrontation persist despite diplomacy

The latest escalation between the United States and Iran illustrates a recurring paradox in Middle Eastern geopolitics, where diplomatic engagement and military confrontation are not mutually exclusive.

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 25, 2026

More Problems In Strait Of Hormuz After Iran Issues Warning

More Problems In Strait Of Hormuz After Iran Issues Warning

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)

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.

Tehran Times

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· 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.

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