#Ormuz Strait

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at press conference rejecting US negotiations and warning of new conflict phase

Iran Rejects Negotiation Status with US: Aragchi on 'New Phase' of Conflict and the Fate of the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 08/15/2026, 11:32
🚨 Iran has officially stated that it is not negotiating with the US, despite rumors of extending the ceasefire. Foreign Minister Araqchi called the current exchange of messages through intermediaries not negotiations, but merely contacts. 🔹 The Islamabad Memorandum was violated by the US; the war has entered a "new phase." 🔹 Technical consultations are underway with Oman regarding new routes in the Strait of Hormuz. 🔹 Opening the strait depends on the US meeting certain conditions. 🔹 Donald Trump stated plans to declare the strait US territory but did not explain how to do so. #Iran #USA #StraitOfHormuz #Geopolitics #Aragchi
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Iranian patrol boat with Iranian and IRGC Navy flags escorts large cargo ship 'ABBA' in Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating control over strategic waterway in response to Trump’s threats

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

Politics 08/15/2026, 09:37
🚨 Iran responds to Trump's plans to annex the Strait of Hormuz: "Neither by tweet nor by aircraft carrier" 🌊🇮🇷 Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran Kazem Garibabadi reacted sharply to the statement by US President Donald Trump about his intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory. The Iranian diplomat emphasized that the strait cannot be seized neither by a tweet, nor by an order, nor by an aircraft carrier. 🔹 Iran stated its readiness to continue the blockade of the strait in the event of pressure from the US. 🔹 Trump did not explain how he plans to implement his plan, despite the fact that jurisdiction over the strait is shared between Iran and Oman. 🔹 Experts warn of the risks of conflict escalation and consequences for the world economy. #Iran #USA #StraitOfHormuz #Trump #Geopolitics
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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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Oil spill in the Strait of Hormuz: tanker and pollution near the coasts of Iran and Oman

Environmental Threat in the Strait of Hormuz: Two Giant Oil Spots Appear off the Coasts of Iran and Oman

Incidents 08/15/2026, 12:58
🚨 Environmental Threat in the Strait of Hormuz: Two Giant Oil Spots Appear off the Coasts of Iran and Oman. Satellites have recorded spills off the islands of Qeshm and Sirri. One slick reaches 2,000 sq. km. Theories of causes range from attacks on tankers (including Minoan Pioneer and Caroline Bezengi) to technical failures. Experts warn of catastrophic consequences for the Persian Gulf ecosystem. 🌊🛢️ #StraitOfHormuz #Ecology #Oil #PersianGulf
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces unprecedented economic blockade of Iran

Economic Fury: US Announces Unprecedented Blockade of Iran and Total Financial Isolation

Politics 08/14/2026, 09:18
🇺🇸 The US is preparing "economic fury" for Iran: Scott Bessent announced unprecedented measures, including a total blockade of ports and the Strait of Hormuz. 🛑🛢️ The Treasury Secretary stated that next week the White House will announce new sanctions that will take Iran's isolation to a level "unseen in history." This is a continuation of the "maximum pressure" policy started in 2025. 🔥 The situation is heating up: on August 13, the US and Iran simultaneously claimed control over the strait. The world awaits escalation.
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US representative at a negotiation table with a US flag and UNITED STATES sign, discussing Pentagon strategy for Iran blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

"Steel Wall" in the Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon Confirms Readiness for Indefinite Blockade of Iran

Politics 08/14/2026, 00:51
🇺🇸 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms: The Pentagon is ready to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely. 🚢 🔹 The U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz, calling the blockade a "steel wall." 🔹 More than 55 vessels have been diverted; three ships have been disabled. 🔹 Iran is attacking U.S. allies and commercial vessels in response. 🔹 The cost of the conflict for the U.S. is tens of billions of dollars. #USA #Iran #Blockade #Pentagon #Trump
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Iranian flag in front of an American flag in a city, symbolizing Iran's ultimatum to the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz

Iran issues ultimatum to US: Strait of Hormuz closed until 2029 and 'until Trump leaves'

Politics 08/11/2026, 20:33
🚨 Iran issues ultimatum to US: Strait of Hormuz closed until 2029! 🛑 Tehran conveyed conditions for opening the strait via intermediaries: cessation of wars in Lebanon and Gaza + unfreezing of assets. Iran sees no point in a deal with Trump and is ready to wait until January 2029. 📉 Oil prices are rising, the world is on the brink of an energy crisis. #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #USA #Trump #Oil #Geopolitics
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Donald Trump at a microphone, symbolizing his decision to opt for economic pressure instead of military action against Iran

Trump Rules Out Strike on Iran: A 'Chess Game' of Economic Pressure Instead of War

Politics 08/10/2026, 06:11
🇺🇸 Donald Trump has ruled out a direct strike on Iran, stating a shift to economic pressure. The President compared the situation to a "chess game," noting that Tehran is bankrupt due to inflation and has no money for war. Despite Iran's new demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the White House remains calm. 🛢️ Oil prices are falling, and American consumers feel the crisis less. 📉
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Donald Trump at a desk with a serious expression, with the American flag and presidential standard in the background, symbolizing tension in relations with Iran

Trump in a Dead End: Iran Issues Ultimatum Blocking US Exit from War

Politics 08/10/2026, 03:08
🇺🇸 **Trump in a Dead End: Iran Issues Ultimatum** The US administration is facing a serious problem in negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is demanding billions of dollars in reparations and a troop withdrawal, which threatens Trump's narrative of "victory" in the war. 🔻 **Key Facts:** • Iran is blocking the strait, demanding the lifting of the blockade and payments. • The war has depleted US weapon stockpiles. • VP JD Vance is optimistic, but experts see risks to the President's reputation. #USA #Iran #Trump #War #Oil
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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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