US, Iran trade claims over control of Strait of Hormuz US and Iran have each asserted that they control the Strait of Hormuz after another heavy exchange of fire… by Associated Press July 14, 2026 News
Oil spikes as Trump declares Iran agreement ‘over’ Fresh Iran-US strikes and Trump’s ceasefire comments have lifted oil prices and revived fears of conflict in the region… by Associated Press July 9, 2026 News
Trump calls off strike on Iran The US president says he’s called off a strike planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf allies, but warns the military to be… by Associated Press May 19, 2026 News
Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran The US and Iran have both signalled that they’re prepared to return to war… by Associated Press May 18, 2026 News
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ The US and Iran remain far apart in reaching a diplomatic solution to the conflict, with the US president called an Iranian proposal ‘a… by Associated Press May 12, 2026 News
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz The US’s messaging is pinballing from declarations that the ceasefire is holding, to threats of new bombing… by Associated Press May 7, 2026 News
US calls on China to help open the Strait of Hormuz Trump advisers have stepped up their calls on China to help open the all-important waterway ahead of the Trump-Xi Beijing summit… by Associated Press May 6, 2026 News
Truce under pressure as US fires on Iranian forces The US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce… by Associated Press May 5, 2026 News
US to ‘guide’ stranded ships from Hormuz US President Donald Trump says the US will ‘guide’ stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting Monday… by Associated Press May 4, 2026 News
How the US and Iran could step back from the brink Several plausible off-ramps exist that could cool tensions between the US and Iran without either side looking as though it’s capitulating… by David J Galbreath April 24, 2026 Analysis·News
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