Straits Of Hormuz
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Trump warns Iran will be hit again at 'much harder and higher level' if it retaliates to US strikes
World | Sep 01, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTTrump termed the ongoing strikes as “large and powerful” and said the US targeted Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in response to alleged attempts to place sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz and the firing of eight missiles at a US military base in Jordan.
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'Praise be to Allah': Trump says US has total control of Hormuz as tensions escalate with Iran
World | Aug 12, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTTaking to Truth Social, US President Donald Trump praised the success of the US naval blockade and claimed that it is being touted as a "wall of steel" and that Iran cannot do anything about it.
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'If you strike, you'll get hit': Iran's blunt warning to US, says Hormuz won't open under threats
World | Jul 09, 2026, 09:23 AM ISTIran has warned the US of retaliation after fresh American strikes, saying the Strait of Hormuz will operate only on Tehran's terms. The warning comes as President Donald Trump vowed stronger military action if Iran continues targeting commercial shipping.
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Iran Guards claim 'complete control' of Strait of Hormuz, warn ships of risk from missiles, drones
World | Mar 04, 2026, 11:30 AM ISTThe Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is considered one of the most critical chokepoints in global energy trade.
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'Wise for Iran to make a deal': US Press Secretary amid Trump’s military buildup in Middle East
World | Feb 19, 2026, 07:19 AM ISTNotably, the second round of talks between Iran and the US over the former's disputed nuclear programme concluded on Tuesday in Geneva. Talking about the outcome, a US official said progress has been made in this regard and that a lot is still left to be discussed between the two countries.
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US moves new forces to Persian Gulf
World | Jul 03, 2012, 04:22 PM ISTWashington, Jul 3: US has moved more warships and fighter aircraft to the Persian Gulf to keep the strategic Straits of Hormuz open and strike deep within Iran if the stand-off over its nuclear programme