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Iran threatens US after Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
Shipping traffic in the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains halted amid escalating tensions, as Turkey's President Erdogan called for the reopening of the waterway and Donald Trump announced plans to scale back military drills with South Korea due to its non-involvement in the conflict.
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Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announces a reduction in military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of the Iran conflict.
- just nowNew evidence added: BBC News — Donald Trump announced the US would scale back military drills with South Korea, citing its decision to stay out of the conflict with Iran.
- just nowNew evidence added: Al Jazeera — Turkish President Erdogan called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following oil supply disruptions.
- just nowTrump announced plans to scale back military drills with South Korea over its non-involvement in the Iran conflict, while Turkey called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened.
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- · Donald Trump announced the US would scale back military drills with South Korea, citing its decision to stay out of the conflict with Iran.
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- · Iran's army chief threatened to 'break the legs' of US officials if they attempt to carry out threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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- · Donald Trump stated that he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.
- · Donald Trump urged US citizens to accept higher gasoline prices.
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- · The US government is exploring plans for an indefinite naval blockade of Iran.
- · Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
- · The UAE accused Iran of attacking two ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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- · The Iranian parliament mocked Donald Trump's threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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- · Iran stated that shipping in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the United States meeting its conditions.
- · Iran has not decided to resume talks with the United States.
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- · Iran stated that Donald Trump refuses to accept the reality of his defeat in response to his remarks on the Strait of Hormuz.
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- · Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
- · Iran's army chief threatened to break Donald Trump's legs in response to his threat concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
- · Iran's army chief threatened Donald Trump, stating that Iran would "break your legs" in response to Trump's threat to declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.
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- · Iran has not decided to resume talks with the United States.
- · Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz as United States territory.
- · Donald Trump stated that he did the right thing and would never apologize.
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- · Global oil prices rose following the tanker attacks and disputes between the US and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
- · The United States threatened additional economic pressure on Iran.
- · Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz experienced a further slowdown following US threats of increased economic pressure on Iran.
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- · The United States threatened additional economic pressure on Iran.
- · Donald Trump urged US citizens to accept higher gasoline prices.
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- · Iran claims its missing pilots from a recent bombing run are currently held as prisoners in Qatar.
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- · The White House stated that Donald Trump was joking when he said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.
- · Iran reacted to Donald Trump's remarks by stating that he refuses to accept the reality of his defeat.
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- · Qatar denied reports that it arrested Iranian pilots.
- · An additional vessel was reportedly attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
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- · The US government is exploring plans for an indefinite naval blockade of Iran.
- · The planned blockade is linked to a deepening global oil supply deficit.
- · Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been capped amid competing claims from the US and Iran.
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- · Iran claims its missing pilots from a recent bombing run are currently held as prisoners in Qatar.
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- 8:00 AM
President Trump announces a reduction in military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of the Iran conflict.
- 1:01 AM
New evidence added: BBC News — Donald Trump announced the US would scale back military drills with South Korea, citing its decision to stay out of the conflict with Iran.
- 1:01 AM
New evidence added: Al Jazeera — Turkish President Erdogan called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following oil supply disruptions.
- 1:01 AM
Trump announced plans to scale back military drills with South Korea over its non-involvement in the Iran conflict, while Turkey called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened.
- Aug 16 · 4:41 PM
Iran's army chief warned Donald Trump that Iran would "break your legs" following Trump's threats to declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.
- Aug 16 · 4:01 PM
Iran's army chief threatened Donald Trump with physical retaliation following his threat to annex the Strait of Hormuz.
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- How Iran or its regional allies will respond if the blockade is formally enacted.
- The diplomatic position of other major world powers regarding an indefinite blockade.
- Whether Iran was responsible for the attacks on the ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- What specific competing claims from the US and Iran led to the capping of shipping traffic.
Update & correction history
- 8:00 AM
President Trump announces a reduction in military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of the Iran conflict.
- 1:01 AM
New evidence added: BBC News — Donald Trump announced the US would scale back military drills with South Korea, citing its decision to stay out of the conflict with Iran.
- 1:01 AM
New evidence added: Al Jazeera — Turkish President Erdogan called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following oil supply disruptions.
- 1:01 AM
Trump announced plans to scale back military drills with South Korea over its non-involvement in the Iran conflict, while Turkey called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened.
- Aug 16 · 4:41 PM
Iran's army chief warned Donald Trump that Iran would "break your legs" following Trump's threats to declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.
- Aug 16 · 4:01 PM
Iran's army chief threatened Donald Trump with physical retaliation following his threat to annex the Strait of Hormuz.
- Aug 16 · 4:00 PM
New evidence added: The Independent — Iran's army chief threatened to 'break the legs' of US officials if they attempt to carry out threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Aug 16 · 4:00 PM
Iran's army chief threatened the US after Donald Trump's threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Aug 16 · 1:30 PM
Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots following the downing of fighter jets, contradicting Iran's claims.
- Aug 16 · 10:41 AM
The Iranian parliament mocked Donald Trump over his statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Aug 16 · 4:42 AM
Diplomatic talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz continue amid ongoing tensions.
- Aug 16 · 4:00 AM
New evidence added: VietNamNet — An additional vessel was reportedly attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Aug 16 · 4:00 AM
New evidence added: VietNamNet — Qatar denied reports that it arrested Iranian pilots.
- Aug 16 · 4:00 AM
Reports emerge of another vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as Qatar denies arresting Iranian pilots.
- Aug 16 · 2:20 AM
Diplomatic talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz are continuing, according to media reports.
- Aug 16 · 12:40 AM
New evidence added: Al Jazeera — Diplomatic talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing.
- Aug 16 · 12:40 AM
Diplomatic talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly continuing.
- Aug 15 · 8:00 PM
Donald Trump states he 'did the right thing' and will 'never apologize' as the crisis with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz deepens.
- Aug 15 · 7:41 PM
New evidence added: SBS News — Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a halt following US threats to Iran after the tanker attack.
- Aug 15 · 7:41 PM
Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz reportedly grinds to a halt as the US issues threats to Iran.
- Aug 15 · 5:20 PM
New evidence added: Bloomberg — Iran and Oman are nearing a deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz as ship attacks mount.
- Aug 15 · 5:20 PM
Iran and Oman are reportedly working toward a Strait of Hormuz deal as ship attacks in the region mount.
- Aug 15 · 4:20 PM
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a halt following escalating US threats against Iran.
- Aug 15 · 2:41 PM
Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory as negotiations with Iran remain stalled.
- Aug 15 · 9:21 AM
The White House stated that Trump was joking about declaring the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, while Iran dismissed his comments.
- Aug 15 · 9:02 AM
Iran reacted to Donald Trump's remarks about the Strait of Hormuz, stating that he refuses to accept the reality of his defeat.
- Aug 15 · 8:40 AM
New evidence added: Arab News — Iran has not decided to resume talks with the United States.
- Aug 15 · 8:40 AM
New evidence added: Arab News — Iran stated that shipping in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the United States meeting its conditions.
- Aug 15 · 8:40 AM
Iran states that shipping in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the US meeting its conditions.
- Aug 15 · 4:30 AM
Reports confirm Trump vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory 'pretty soon' as shipping traffic slows further.
- Aug 15 · 2:20 AM
Independent media outlets confirm Donald Trump's statements pledging to declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.
- Aug 15 · 1:01 AM
Donald Trump vows to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory 'pretty soon' as regional tensions escalate.
- Aug 15 · 12:21 AM
Major news outlets confirm Donald Trump's statement on declaring the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.
- Aug 14 · 11:50 PM
Reuters reports a further slowdown in Hormuz shipping traffic following new US economic threats against Iran.
- Aug 14 · 11:41 PM
Donald Trump's calls for Americans to accept higher gas prices and U.S. economic threats against Iran have been confirmed by multiple major news outlets.
- Aug 14 · 10:20 PM
Donald Trump has urged Americans to accept higher gas prices as he escalates his rhetoric concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
- Aug 14 · 10:01 PM
Donald Trump urged Americans to accept higher gas prices as he escalated his rhetoric on Iran.
- Aug 14 · 10:01 PM
New evidence from ABC News (Australia): Donald Trump urged US citizens to accept higher gasoline prices.
- Aug 14 · 9:50 PM
Donald Trump stated he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, according to reporting by ABC News.
- Aug 14 · 9:40 PM
Donald Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.
- Aug 14 · 9:40 PM
New evidence from ABC News (Australia): Donald Trump stated that he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.
- Aug 14 · 5:21 PM
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed further as the US threatened additional economic pressure on Iran, while oil prices rose in response to the tensions.
- Aug 14 · 5:21 PM
New evidence from Reuters (Google News): Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz experienced a further slowdown following US threats of increased economic pressure on Iran.
- Aug 14 · 5:21 PM
New evidence from Reuters (Google News): The United States threatened additional economic pressure on Iran.
- Aug 14 · 5:21 PM
New evidence from Reuters (Google News): Global oil prices rose following the tanker attacks and disputes between the US and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Aug 14 · 8:00 AM
New evidence added: Reuters — Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been capped amid competing claims from the US and Iran.
- Aug 14 · 8:00 AM
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been capped amid competing claims from the United States and Iran.
- Aug 14 · 5:00 AM
Major reports confirm the UAE's accusations against Iran and US consideration of a naval blockade.
- Aug 14 · 3:40 AM
New evidence added: Al Jazeera — The UAE accused Iran of attacking two ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Aug 14 · 3:40 AM
The UAE has accused Iran of attacking two ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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