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US demands Iran publicly announce intention against attacking vessels in Strait of Hormuz
According to Reuters, the US also demands that Iran publicly declare its lack of intentions to charge for the passage of vessels through the strait
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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-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.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran calls Hormuz attack a "Mistake" as Nuclear talks hang in the balance
ALBAWABA — Iran has allegedly told the United States that the recent attack on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz was not deliberate, showing its desire to keep diplomatic lines open amid increasing tensions between the two countries...
World Israel News
· Jul 11, 2026
US issues ultimatum to Iran over attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The US demand for a public Iranian commitment focuses specifically on guaranteeing safe passage for commercial shipping and confirming that all channels of the strait remain open to global maritime traffic. The post US issues ultimatum to Iran over attacks in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on World Israel News.
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...
Daily Mirror
· 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
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Related coverage for "US demands Iran publicly announce intention against attacking vessels in Strait of Hormuz": Washington Examiner — US demands Iran publicly announce opening of Strait of Hormuz. Al-Monitor — US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials. Al Bawaba — Iran calls Hormuz attack a "Mistake" as Nuclear talks hang in the balance. World Israel News — US issues ultimatum to Iran over attacks in Strait of Hormuz. WRAL News — US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore. Daily Mirror — Trump 'leaves instructions' on what to do if Iran assassinates him after claiming '1,000 missiles loaded'