Trump claims U.S. control of Strait of Hormuz as ship traffic plummets

Al Jazeera • 12 Aug 16:22

President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz, even as daily vessel transits fell to a weekly low of eight ships.

Euronews.com • 12 Aug 16:20

President Donald Trump said the United States maintains control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran claims it controls much of the waterway and plans to impose tolls.

Fox News • 12 Aug 16:15

Iran announced it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until American sanctions are removed, while President Trump rejected Tehran's demands and asserted U.S. control of the waterway.

Al Jazeera • 11 Aug 12:30

The United States and Iran have each set fresh conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, widening the gap between the parties and dampening hopes for a broader peace settlement.

Fox News • 11 Aug 11:41

President Donald Trump said Iran should pay compensation to Americans injured in attacks attributed to Tehran and to families of Iranian protesters killed by the regime, and instructed his team to include the demand in future talks.

AP News • 11 Aug 04:10

President Trump said the United States will increase economic pressure on Iran, calling the move “Operation Economic Fury,” as diplomatic talks remain deadlocked.

Al Jazeera • 11 Aug 02:45

President Donald Trump announced a U.S. demand for compensation from Iran for alleged damages spanning 50 years, a move that could complicate ongoing talks over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC • 11 Aug 01:52

President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz cleared of mines and under U.S. control, while Iran demands the removal of the naval blockade and payment of reparations before reopening the waterway.

theguardian.com • 10 Aug 21:15

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will require Iran to compensate families of U.S. service members and others killed in conflicts, a move that could stall ongoing negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Slate • 10 Aug 19:13

Iran has reiterated conditions similar to those in a June memorandum of understanding with the United States, including lifting sanctions and ending the naval blockade, while adding a request for reparations. The U.S. administration has described its approach to negotiations with Iran as limited.

Euronews.com • 10 Aug 18:42

President Donald Trump announced that any negotiations with Iran will include demands for compensation for past attacks, while Iran appointed new senior military leaders amid stalled talks over the Strait of Hormuz.

Yahoo Finance • 10 Aug 12:35

Crude futures jumped about 3% on Monday as Iran demanded U.S. sanctions relief, compensation and an end to military threats before the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened.

The Independent • 10 Aug 05:28

President Donald Trump described US negotiations with Iran as limited, while Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until Washington meets six demands, including compensation for war damages.

HuffPost • 09 Aug 19:08

During a live interview, CNN host Jake Tapper questioned National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett about his earlier prediction that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would quickly return to normal, noting that the waterway remains largely closed.

HuffPost • 08 Aug 20:40

In an interview on Fox News, Vice President JD Vance said the United States is applying diplomatic, economic and military pressure to restore oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and work toward a better U.S.-Iran relationship.

PBS • 07 Aug 16:39

U.S. officials say a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is near, but President Trump may have to concede to Iranian demands for control, a move he has previously ruled out.

AP News • 07 Aug 04:01

U.S. officials and experts say President Trump could be forced to concede on Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz to end the conflict and ease global oil flows, despite his reluctance to appear to lose.

The Times of Israel • 06 Aug 23:34

President Trump asserted that a pact to reopen the Strait of Hormuz may be signed shortly, while Iran’s chief negotiator mocked the U.S. approach and both sides discussed a temporary shipping arrangement with Oman.

CNN • 06 Aug 16:17

President Trump dismissed reports of low US munitions, while Iran and Oman near an agreement on vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz; meanwhile, Israeli-Hezbollah clashes intensify and Red Sea shipping faces new attacks.

AlterNet • 06 Aug 02:02

The Washington Post editorial board argued that President Trump’s military action against Iran, not oil companies, is the primary cause of recent gasoline price increases.

Alternet • 05 Aug 23:13

At a Las Vegas event, President Donald Trump claimed the economy was improving while warning that oil prices could increase if the United States escalates its conflict with Iran.

The Daily Beast • 05 Aug 17:17

U.S. officials say a tentative 60-day shipping arrangement with Iran is unlikely to provide the political victory President Trump seeks, amid growing doubts about the war's progress.

AP News • 05 Aug 05:35

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a possible agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz may be announced within the next two days, as Iran and Oman negotiate shipping routes.

CNBC • 04 Aug 11:50

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal to restore free commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz could be reached on Tuesday or Wednesday, which may lower energy and industrial commodity prices.

NBC News • 04 Aug 11:11

President Donald Trump claimed talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are underway, while Iran denied any negotiations and a cargo vessel was hit near the strait.

BBC • 03 Aug 17:41

Iran confirmed negotiations with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial traffic, while President Donald Trump maintained that talks with Tehran were proceeding despite Iran's denial.

Fox Business • 03 Aug 16:57

West Texas Intermediate fell about 6% after President Trump said the United States was holding off new strikes on Iran pending talks that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s foreign ministry denied any U.S. negotiations.

CNBC • 03 Aug 02:23

U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran will start Monday following the cancellation of a planned airstrike, prompting a drop in oil prices while shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz remain.

CNBC • 02 Aug 23:33

U.S. crude prices fell sharply on Monday as investors reduced geopolitical risk premiums following President Donald Trump's announcement that a planned strike on Iran had been called off.

The New York Times • 02 Aug 23:30

Oil prices fell on Sunday after President Trump announced a halt to U.S. strikes in Iran and OPEC+ approved a modest production rise to support market stability.