Trump Asserts Iran Cannot Use Strait of Hormuz as Leverage Against US

US warships have intensified their blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has once again declared the strait closed, leading to the abandonment of navigation attempts by numerous commercial vessels. This closure follows a brief reopening and is att...

US warships have intensified their blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has once again declared the strait closed, leading to the abandonment of navigation attempts by numerous commercial vessels. This closure follows a brief reopening and is att...

Tensions escalated as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, prompting President Trump to convene an emergency Situation Room meeting. This closure has significant implications for global oil supply, as the Strait is a critical maritime route for energy s...

Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route, citing the ongoing U.S. blockade of its ports as the reason for this decision. This closure follows a brief reopening and has forced numerous commercial vessels to abandon their...

Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route, citing the ongoing U.S. blockade of its ports as the reason for this decision. This closure follows a brief reopening and has forced numerous commercial vessels to abandon their...

Iran's parliamentary speaker announced that talks with the United States regarding the ongoing conflict have made progress, although a final agreement remains elusive. Tehran has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. lift...

Iran's parliamentary speaker announced that negotiations with the United States regarding the ongoing conflict have made progress, although a formal agreement remains elusive. The crucial Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. lifts its n...

Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations. This closure follows a brief reopening and has forced n...

Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz after briefly reopening it, demanding an end to the U.S. blockade on its ports. This move complicates ongoing negotiations and raises tensions in the region.

Iran's military has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, marking a significant escalation in ongoing tensions between the two nations. This closure follows a brief reopeni...

Iran's military has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, marking a significant escalation in ongoing tensions between the two nations. This closure follows a brief reopeni...

In a significant development reflecting ongoing tensions in a crucial global maritime corridor, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced the re-imposition of restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a previous decision to reopen it to commerc...

Iran has declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing its earlier announcement of the waterway being open, following alleged gunfire on two ships attempting to transit. This decision is attributed to the ongoing U.S. Navy blockade on Irani...

Iran's hard-liners have taken a decisive stance by reasserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it closed once again due to the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of its ports. This move complicates the already strained diplomatic relations betw...

Iran's hard-liners have recently reversed their stance on the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it closed to maritime traffic amid rising tensions with the U.S. and internal divisions within the regime, particularly involving the Revolutionary Guard. This ...

Iran has reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it closed again due to the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of its ports. This decision was announced by top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who criticized the blockade as a 'clumsy and...

Iran has reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it closed again due to the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of its ports. This decision was announced by top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who criticized the blockade as a 'clumsy and...

Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran announced a partial reopening for maritime navigation, only to subsequently close it again. This development occurred on Saturday, highlighting the ongoing volatility in the region.

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route, was reopened for commercial vessels by Iran but has since been closed again, with Tehran accusing the United States of piracy and threatening to target any approaching ships until the U.S. blockade is lif...

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route, was reopened for commercial vessels by Iran but has since been closed again, with Tehran accusing the United States of piracy and threatening to target any approaching ships until the U.S. blockade is lif...

Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz again, citing a U.S. blockade as the reason for this decision, which breaches a previously reached ceasefire. This closure comes shortly after the strait was reopened, affecting the transit of nu...

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to a maritime blockade imposed on Iranian ships and ports, stating that any vessel approaching the strait would be considered as cooperating with the enemy.

Iranian President's aide, Mehdi Tabatabai, announced that the Strait of Hormuz is currently under the complete control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and is closed, despite Iran's previous conditional allowance for passage to demonstrate goodwill...

Iran's military has announced that it has reasserted strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of engaging in acts of piracy due to its ongoing blockade of Iranian ports. This action follows a series of tensions and accusat...

Iran has asserted strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that it will not be fully reopened, following a series of conflicting statements regarding its status for maritime traffic. This announcement comes amid heightened tensions and rep...

A legal expert has claimed that the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an unlawful blockade under international law, while Iran's actions to control shipping lanes may be legally defensible, albeit contentious.

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, reversing a brief reopening, as tensions escalate following the U.S. refusal to lift its blockade on Iranian ports. The Iranian military stated that the strait will remain closed until the blockade is lifte...

Iran's military announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route, just a day after declaring it open. This decision follows ongoing tensions and a U.S. naval blockade aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions, reflecting the v...

Iran has declared strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on vessel traffic amid escalating tensions following recent military actions by Israel in Lebanon and conflicting statements regarding the strait's status. This annou...

President Donald Trump responded to Iran's recent announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the U.S. will not be blackmailed by Iran amid ongoing tensions over alleged ceasefire violations. This strategic waterway is crucial...

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic, citing increased military oversight following perceived U.S. interference. This declaration comes amid reports of gunfire in the wate...

Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of violating ceasefire conditions by maintaining its blockade of this critical waterway. This closure follows a fragile ceasefire agreement aimed at reducing tensions between...

Iran has escalated tensions in the region by firing on vessels and re-closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for global oil shipments. This closure follows a brief reopening and is attributed to ongoing disputes with the United State...

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to maritime traffic, following reports of gunfire, which contradicts earlier statements by its foreign minister that the strait was open. This announcement comes amid escalating tensions, particularly aft...

Iran has reinstated restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, just one day after a limited reopening of the maritime passage, accusing the United States of continuing its blockade on Iranian ports.

On Saturday, Iran's military announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after it had been reopened for commercial shipping. This sudden reversal has led to threats and gunfire directed at commercial vessels attempting to navigate this ...

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz is under strict control by Iran's armed forces, citing a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports. This statement follows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's remarks that th...

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced new restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for global oil shipments, following claims by President Trump regarding Iranian concess...

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced new restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for global oil shipments, following claims by President Trump regarding Iranian concess...

Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after a brief reopening, citing the United States' failure to adhere to an agreement regarding its blockade on Iranian ports. This closure affects the transit of numerous commercial vessels ...

Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after a brief reopening, citing the United States' failure to adhere to an agreement regarding its blockade on Iranian ports. This closure affects the transit of numerous commercial vessels ...

Iran has reinstated strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, citing the ongoing U.S. naval blockade as the reason for this decision. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that the strait would revert to its previous management state, inten...

On Saturday, two merchant vessels reported gunfire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran's military had declared closed shortly after reopening it. The Iranian navy issued radio warnings to ships, prohibiting passage unless they ...

Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the ongoing U.S. blockade of its ports as the reason for this decision. This closure comes shortly after a brief reopening, during which two Indian ships reportedly came under fire, highlighting...

Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the ongoing U.S. blockade of its ports as the reason for this decision. This closure comes shortly after a brief reopening, during which two Indian ships reportedly came under fire, highlighting...

Iran has fully closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for global oil transport, following a U.S. blockade and recent attacks on ships in the area. This closure comes after a brief reopening, which had allowed some commercial vessels t...

Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to maritime traffic, following reports of gunfire in the waterway. This declaration comes less than 24 hours after the Iranian foreign minister stated that the strait was open for shipping, highl...

In a significant escalation, Iranian Revolutionary Guard boats reportedly fired upon a tanker and a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, with the British Maritime Trade Operations confirming the crew's safety. The incident occurred approximat...

Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, reversing its earlier decision to reopen the vital waterway after the U.S. announced it would maintain its blockade on Iranian-linked shipping. This decision reflects ongoing tensions between I...

Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route, in response to ongoing tensions stemming from a U.S. blockade aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities. This closure follows a brief reopening that allowed some ships to na...

Iran's military has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, just hours after it was reopened, affecting the transit of over a dozen commercial ships. This closure follows ongoing tensions with the United States, which has maintained a blockade on...

Iran's military has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, just hours after it was reopened, affecting the transit of over a dozen commercial ships. This closure follows ongoing tensions with the United States, which has maintained a blockade on...

Iran's military has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, just hours after it was reopened, leading numerous commercial ships to abandon their attempts to navigate this crucial waterway. This closure follows ongoing tensions related to a U.S. b...

Iran's military has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, just hours after it was reopened, leading numerous commercial ships to abandon their attempts to navigate this crucial waterway. This closure comes amid ongoing tensions related to a U.S...

Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports, as stated by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament. This declaration follows ongoing tensions...

Iran has reversed its earlier position and announced the reclosure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing ongoing U.S. sanctions as the reason. The Iranian military spokesperson confirmed that the strait would remain under strict surveillance and control by...

Iran has once again restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of 'piracy' amid ongoing tensions. This closure follows a brief reopening of the strait, which is a crucial maritime route for global oil shipments, and c...

Iran's military announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, stating it has 'returned to its previous state,' just hours after it had been reopened for commercial shipping. This closure follows ongoing tensions with the United States, which has mai...

Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it closed again shortly after a brief reopening, which has caused numerous commercial vessels to abandon their navigation attempts. This closure is a direct response to ongoing tensio...

Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it closed again shortly after a brief reopening, which has caused numerous commercial vessels to abandon their navigation attempts. This closure is a direct response to ongoing tensio...

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for commercial shipping, coinciding with a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. This announcement has led to a significant drop in oil prices, as shipping firms express caution while s...

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for commercial shipping, coinciding with a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. This announcement has led to a significant drop in oil prices, as shipping firms express caution while s...

Iran's military has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, shortly after a brief reopening, due to ongoing tensions stemming from a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports. This closure has forced numerous commercial vessels to abandon their navigation a...

Iran has reinstated restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of violating an agreement regarding its reopening, according to the Associated Press. This decision reflects ongoing tensions between the two nations and highlights ...

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Saturday the reclosure of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that it will remain under strict surveillance and management by the Iranian armed forces. This decision highlights the ongoing tensions in the ...

Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping under specific conditions, threatening to close it again if the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues. This marks a significant development in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, which has...

Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping under specific conditions, threatening to close it again if the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues. This marks a significant development in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, which has...

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards' navy has issued a warning that any ship approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be treated as a target, escalating tensions in the region. This announcement follows Iran's recent decision to close the strait again, jus...

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards' navy has issued a warning that any ship approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be treated as a target, escalating tensions in the region. This announcement follows Iran's recent decision to close the strait again, jus...

The Strait of Hormuz has been closed again by Iran's military, just hours after a brief reopening, leading to the abandonment of navigation attempts by numerous commercial ships. This closure is attributed to ongoing tensions stemming from a U.S. blo...

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened for commercial shipping after a nearly seven-week closure, during which more than 20 ships turned back to Iran amid a U.S. blockade. This significant trade route had been under increased scrutiny due to fears of atta...

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened for commercial shipping after a nearly seven-week closure, during which more than 20 ships turned back to Iran amid a U.S. blockade. This significant trade route had been under increased scrutiny due to fears of atta...

Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open for commercial shipping, a significant development amid ongoing tensions with the United States, which has maintained a blockade on Iranian ports. This reopening coincides with a fragile ...

Iran has announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, a significant maritime route that had been under blockade for nearly seven weeks. This decision coincides with a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, indicating a p...

A senior Iranian official announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open for commercial shipping, a significant development amid ongoing tensions with the U.S., where President Trump has stated that a naval blockade on Iranian ports will conti...

Iran's Parliament speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed again in response to the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, directly contradicting President Trump's earlier claim that the strait was open for busine...

A key Iranian official announced that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane, is now fully open after a period of significant closure due to escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. This reopening follows a ceasefire between Israel ...

Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial freight after a nearly seven-week closure, a move welcomed with caution by shipping industry figures. This reopening follows a period of heightened tensions and disruptions in mar...

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial trade, effectively ending a nearly seven-week blockade of this vital shipping lane. This announcement comes as President Trump has imposed a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, aiming to re...

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial trade, effectively ending a nearly seven-week blockade of this vital shipping lane. This announcement comes as President Trump has imposed a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, aiming to re...

Oil prices have experienced a significant decline following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open for shipping. This development comes amidst ongoing tensions and blockades that have previously restricted vessel movements in this crit...

Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping after a nearly seven-week closure, a move that follows a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. This reopening was announced by both U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian Deputy ...

Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, a decision linked to the ongoing ceasefire in Lebanon, as stated by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The strait is now open for non-military vessels, with strict adheren...

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the naval blockade on Iran will remain in full force until a deal is reached with Tehran, emphasizing that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial shipping. This statement follows the breakdown of peace ...

US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz for full maritime passage, a significant development following Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's statement linking the reopening to a ceasefire in Lebanon. This an...

President Trump and Iran's foreign minister have announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, marking a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran. This reopening follows a period of heig...

President Trump and Iran's foreign minister have announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, marking a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran. This reopening follows a period of heig...

Iran's foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial traffic, leading to a significant drop in oil prices by approximately 11%. This announcement follows a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, marking a pivotal moment i...

Iran's Foreign Ministry has declared the Strait of Hormuz open for all commercial vessels, coinciding with a ceasefire in Lebanon, signaling a significant shift in regional maritime operations.

Iran's foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial shipping, coinciding with a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. However, U.S. President Trump stated that the naval blockade on Iran will persist, indicating ongoing...

Iran has declared that the passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be considered 'null and void' if the U.S. blockade remains in place, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the two nations. This statement follows the U.S. military's blockade o...

The U.S. Navy has initiated a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route, following the collapse of peace talks with Iran. This blockade aims to restrict Iranian oil exports and is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration ...

Two sanctioned cargo vessels have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, heading towards Iranian ports, despite the ongoing U.S. blockade initiated after failed peace negotiations. Tracking data indicates that a small number of ships have managed...

A U.S. general clarified that the military's blockade is focused solely on Iranian ports and does not extend to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route. This clarification comes amid ongoing tensions and military actions aimed at restricting Ira...

A U.S. general clarified that the military's blockade is focused solely on Iranian ports and does not extend to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route. This clarification comes amid ongoing tensions and military actions aimed at restricting Ira...