Trump vows to declare Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory amid Iran talks

DW.com • 14 août 23h59

At a rally in New York, President Donald Trump announced plans to designate the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory after what he described as a decisive defeat of Iran, while urging Americans to accept higher gasoline prices.

Al Jazeera • 14 août 21h54

President Donald Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, heightening tensions with Iran as cease-fire talks continue.

theguardian.com • 14 août 21h14

President Donald Trump warned he could designate the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory while peace negotiations with Iran remain deadlocked, prompting a diplomatic rebuttal from Tehran.

Fox News • 14 août 18h34

Vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz are about 90% below pre-war levels, with operators favoring a northern route as security concerns persist.

cnbc.com • 13 août 02h25

Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority rejected U.S. President Trump's claim of control over the Strait of Hormuz, while vessel transits fell to near three-month lows.

The New York Times • 12 août 15h34

Major Gulf oil producers are constructing pipelines, storage facilities and other infrastructure to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, a move they say is essential amid regional volatility.

Council on Foreign Relations • 11 août 15h20

U.S. officials are weighing a proposed memorandum of understanding with Iran that could affect control of the Strait of Hormuz, while domestic and regional dynamics complicate the administration's negotiating position.

CNN • 11 août 13h22

A Saudi-linked vessel was hit by a missile in the Red Sea, while talks over the Strait of Hormuz remain deadlocked, prompting higher oil prices and heightened security alerts.

CNN • 10 août 18h26

Brent crude edged higher after Iran indicated that an agreement with Oman would not immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless the United States fulfills a list of demands, while maritime traffic through the waterway remains low.

Euronews.com • 10 août 13h26

Iran's foreign ministry announced that the Hormuz waterway will stay shut until the United States lifts the naval blockade, pays compensation and ends sanctions, linking the closure to ongoing negotiations.

AP News • 10 août 10h48

Iran's foreign ministry stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until the United States lifts the blockade, compensates for war damage, ends sanctions and releases frozen assets, while separate talks with Oman continue.

NBC News • 09 août 14h34

Iran's foreign minister said there are no direct talks with Washington as Tehran lists conditions it says the United States must meet before the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 09 août 12h13

Mark Esper said Iran's demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including U.S. troop withdrawal and sanctions relief, are unacceptable and hinder negotiations.

Institute for the Study of War • 08 août 21h13

Iran has said the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will depend on a series of U.S. concessions, while recent missile attacks on commercial vessels underscore its continued pressure tactics.

Fortune • 08 août 20h58

Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a set of demands it says the United States must meet before the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened, while attacks on commercial vessels continue in the waterway.

BBC • 08 août 19h18

Oman said talks with Iran on a joint shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz are progressing, while Iran warned that any agreement would not immediately reopen the waterway.

The New York Times • 08 août 14h55

Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary said the United States must meet several demands before the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened to shipping.

NBC News • 08 août 13h17

Iran says talks with Oman on a new shipping arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz are close, but the waterway will not be reopened without additional conditions, including U.S. compensation.

Fox News • 08 août 11h08

Mark Esper said a possible agreement between Iran and Oman to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz would be a very bad outcome for the United States, as tensions over recent attacks on commercial vessels continue.

AP News • 08 août 07h01

Iran says it is close to a deal with Oman that would give it management authority over the Strait of Hormuz, a move that would challenge the United States' traditional role in keeping the waterway open.

Yahoo • 08 août 04h03

Iran is negotiating a deal with Oman to formalize its management of the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States has not responded to Tehran's demands for an end to the conflict and removal of sanctions.

The Boston Globe • 08 août 03h07

Iran says it is close to a deal with Oman that would formalize its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a move it views as a strategic advantage despite economic pressures and regional tensions.

PBS • 07 août 22h40

Negotiations between the United States, Iran and Oman on a temporary shipping arrangement in the Strait of Hormuz collapsed after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps raised additional demands, while Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual-defence agreement.

Fortune • 07 août 15h52

U.S. and regional officials are discussing a temporary arrangement that would grant Iran limited control over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States insists on unrestricted navigation.

NPR • 07 août 10h43

Iran announced a draft agreement with Oman that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz while prohibiting American and Israeli vessels and imposing fines for violations, pending the end of the U.S. blockade.

CNN • 07 août 07h17

Iran and Oman are close to finalising a framework for commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran says the agreement will not reopen the waterway unless the United States meets a series of demands.

Institute for the Study of War • 06 août 22h38

Iranian and Omani officials are negotiating a deal that would allow Iran to manage ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting concerns from the United States and commercial interests.

Yahoo • 06 août 18h11

Iran and Oman are set to agree on a revised maritime route for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as mines and drone attacks have disrupted the traditional lane.

CNBC • 06 août 17h09

Crude prices climbed on Thursday after Iran's state news agency published a draft plan imposing tighter restrictions on ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting market reactions.

Al Jazeera • 06 août 13h31

A failed June memorandum and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz have heightened naval confrontations, while indirect talks mediated by Oman seek a temporary transit route amid deep strategic disagreements.

AP News • 06 août 11h00

Iran's foreign ministry says a deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is in its final drafting stage, while Israeli soldiers were killed in Lebanon and maritime traffic in the strait remains below pre-war levels.

Fortune • 06 août 10h13

Eight maritime industry associations have warned that a pending Iran-Oman agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which may include transit fees, could harm European and Asian customers.

Institute for the Study of War • 06 août 00h09

Iran's internal political divisions are delaying approval of a draft agreement with Oman on vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran seeks greater control over outbound shipping and links any easing of restrictions to U.S. concessions.

Ynetnews • 05 août 20h36

US, Iran and Oman are close to finalising a draft deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran insisting on some control over traffic, while Tehran warns of retaliation against regional energy infrastructure if the US resumes strikes.

Fox News • 04 août 13h47

A commercial ship was struck by an unidentified projectile near Oman early Tuesday, while Iran and the United States give conflicting statements about diplomatic talks.

The Guardian • 04 août 12h28

Regional officials say Iran and Oman are close to an agreement that would allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, while US officials express optimism that a deal could be reached soon.

CNN • 04 août 10h29

Iran and Oman are discussing a short-term shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States maintains a naval blockade and recent vessel attacks have heightened regional tensions.

AP News • 04 août 06h07

A British maritime agency said a cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman’s coast in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage, while U.S. and Iranian officials gave conflicting statements about ongoing diplomatic talks.

Euronews • 04 août 02h39

Iran warned it will fire on any U.S. naval vessels that try to use a different corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, and said the waterway will stay closed until U.S. actions cease.