U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating, but new shipping data indicates that traffic through the strategic waterway remains severely restricted amid the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Trump said earlier this week that the U.S. naval blockade remained in force and that mines in the […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has said there are currently no talks taking place with Iran and none are scheduled, signaling a setback for diplomatic efforts to end the escalating conflict between Washington and Tehran. Iran, meanwhile, maintains that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping until its demands are addressed. Dispute Over […]
Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply to just six vessels on Monday, well below the recent 10-day average of around 11 ships and far below the pre-conflict norm of 130–140 daily transits, according to ship-tracking data reported by media outlet. The decline highlights growing disruption in one of the world’s most […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will become the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington should take control of the strategic waterway and be compensated by allied nations for ensuring its security as tensions with Iran continue to escalate. Speaking during a television interview on Monday, Trump argued that […]
The fragile truce between the United States and Iran has come under renewed strain after both countries launched fresh military strikes, while U.S. President Donald Trump met NATO leaders in Ankara seeking greater allied support as tensions across the Middle East intensified. The latest escalation follows Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of […]
In WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has ordered the U.S. military to postpone planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing “very good and productive conversations” with Iranian officials as diplomatic engagements continue amid the broader U.S.–Iran conflict. The announcement marks a temporary shift in U.S. strategy after […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized NATO allies for refusing to participate in the ongoing U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, calling their position a “very foolish mistake” as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Speaking from the Oval Office during a meeting with Micheál Martin, Trump expressed frustration that key NATO members […]