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Ocean waves against the horizon, symbolizing the Strait of Hormuz in the context of Iran's ultimatum to the US

Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz: Galibaf Issues Ultimatum to US Amid Trump's Plans

Politics 08/18/2026, 18:18
🚨 <b>CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF</b> 🌊 Iran has officially announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz until the US fulfills the conditions of the Islamabad Memorandum. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf accused Washington of violating the ceasefire. 🇺🇸 President Trump responded by announcing plans to declare the strait US territory. 🇷🇺 Russia continues to supply weapons to Iran via the Caspian Sea. The global economy is under threat. #Iran #Hormuz #Trump #Geopolitics
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Chessboard with pieces symbolizing the USA and Iran, surrounded by fire and destruction, illustrating a cyclical war without a victory scenario

The Attrition Trap: US and Iran Stuck in a Cyclic War Without a Victory Scenario

Politics 08/16/2026, 00:51
🇺🇸🇮🇷 US-Iran War at a Deadlock: Bloomberg Calls the Conflict an "Attrition Trap". 📉 Oil Collapse: Transit through Hormuz dropped from 21.6 million to 4.9 million barrels per day. Brent price — $88. 💥 Chronology of Failure: — June 2025: Operation "Midnight Hammer" (420k lbs of bombs). Trump promised victory. — February 2026: Resumption of war ("Epic Fury"). — August 2026: 18 US military dead, 680 wounded. 🚫 Diplomacy is Dead: Trump's ultimatum on reparations rejected. Iran under Mojtaba Khamenei shifted to an "offensive doctrine". 🌍 Forecast: Protracted low-intensity war to last until 2027.
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UN's 'Slow Death': Trump Annexes Strait of Hormuz, While Grossi Prepares a Coup at Headquarters

UN's 'Slow Death': Trump Annexes Strait of Hormuz, While Grossi Prepares a Coup at Headquarters

Politics 08/15/2026, 13:57
🚨 The UN has acknowledged its powerlessness against Trump's plan to annex the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump builds a "steel wall" and prepares Americans for rising gas prices, IAEA head Grossi has criticized the organization for its "slow death" amidst the election race for the Secretary-General post. 📉 Shipping in the strait has fallen to a historic low. #UN #Trump #Hormuz #Grossi #Geopolitics
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Flag of Iran against a brick wall — symbol of sovereignty in response to Trump’s threats over the Strait of Hormuz

«Neither by tweet nor by aircraft carrier»: Iran responds sharply to Trump's plan to annex the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 08/15/2026, 13:28
🚨 Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran responds to Trump's threat of annexing the strait. The Deputy Head of the Iranian MFA called the statements about capturing the strait «nonsense». Trump at a rally in New York promised to declare the strait US territory after the «defeat» of Iran. The situation has reached a boiling point: oil prices are hitting records, and global shipping is paralyzed. #Iran #Trump #Hormuz #Oil #War
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Donald Trump signs a document in the Oval Office, illustrating the claim about the Strait of Hormuz

Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz U.S. Territory: Legal Absurdity or New Reality?

Politics 08/15/2026, 01:00
🚨 SENSATION: Donald Trump stated he will declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory! 🇺🇸🌊 The U.S. President made this statement against the backdrop of a six-month war with Iran and an oil crisis. Experts are shocked: legally, the strait belongs to Iran and Oman. 🛑 Iran rejected the claims: the strait remains closed until their conditions are met. 🛢️ Oil prices are rising, tanker movement is paralyzed. #Trump #StraitOfHormuz #Oil #Geopolitics #Iran
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Donald Trump making a decision on total control of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to the collapse of Iran's economy

Trump's "Steel Wall": Total Control of the Strait of Hormuz and the Collapse of Iran's Economy

Politics 08/12/2026, 22:50
🚨 Trump's "Steel Wall": The US announces total control of the Strait of Hormuz! President Trump declared the collapse of Iran's economy and the defeat of its navy. But is it really that simple? 🤔 🔹 The blockade works: Iran's oil exports have dropped to zero. 🔹 Inflation in Iran: +300%. 🔹 But Iran does not surrender: mine warfare and proxy attacks continue. 📉 Oil prices are rising, the world is on the brink of an energy crisis. #Iran #Trump #StraitOfHormuz #Oil #Geopolitics
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Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran demands six conditions for reopening shipping

Iran Issues Ultimatum to the US: Strait of Hormuz Will Not Open Without Fulfillment of Six Demands

Politics 08/09/2026, 03:32
🚨 Iran issues ultimatum to the US: Strait of Hormuz will not open without fulfilling 6 strict conditions. Iran's Security Council Secretary Zolqadr stated that deals with Oman are insufficient. Tehran demands troop withdrawal, reparations, and the lifting of the blockade. 📉 This puts pressure on Trump ahead of the November elections. A scandal in the Pentagon over a missile shortage. #Iran #USA #StraitOfHormuz #Trump #Oil
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