Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated' including reopening Strait of Hormuz
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
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Rubio says “slight progress” in Iran peace talks, but rejects Strait of Hormuz “tolling system”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that it “would be lamentable” if a United Nations Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz didn’t pass, adding: “Let’s see if the United Nations still works.” The draft resolution, tabled by Bahrain, calls on Iran to immediately stop its attacks and threats against vessels in the…
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming “armed forces oversight” across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
Iran says it “cannot trust the Americans at all” as Trump says “we control” the Strait of Hormuz
In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity Thursday from Beijing, President Trump said that during their summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him that China would not provide military equipment to Iran for its war in the Middle East. Asked by Hannity how big of a discussion the two leaders had regarding China’s support…
Trump and Xi agree Strait of Hormuz "must remain open"
President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, while Israel and Lebanon resumed peace talks in Washington.
Bahrain-led UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz gains support of 112 nations | US-Israel war on Iran News
A draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has gained 112 co-sponsors, according to diplomatic sources, underscoring the breadth of global concern over the closure of one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The resolution, tabled by Bahrain and the United States, seeks to protect…
Africa: With Smart Investments, African Oil Could Fill Half the Supply That Usually Goes Through the Strait of Hormuz
Washington, DC — As we’re all being painfully reminded, cutting off for any length of time the fifth of the world’s oil supply that passes through the Strait of Hormuz has an extraordinarily negative impact on commerce and lives here and everywhere. But what if we could get even half of that oil another way?…
Trump says ceasefire still in effect as Iran calls Strait of Hormuz attacks “point of no return”
The Israeli military told people living in seven villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes on Friday. Israel Defense Forces spokesman Avichay Adraee issued an “urgent warning” to people in Al-Namriyah, Tayr Filisiya, Hallusiyah, Upper Hallusiyah, Turah, Marakah and Al-Abbayiyya, saying if they didn’t leave, their lives would be in danger. Adraee, who has…
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz
Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.
Trump says Iran war will “be over quickly” as Tehran seeks to lay claim to Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. has had “very good talks over the past 24 hours” aimed at reaching a peace deal with Iran, President Trump told reporters during an event with UFC fighters at the White House on Wednesday. It wasn’t clear if the president meant the U.S. and Iran were talking directly or via Pakistani mediators. “They…