President Trump says it will stay open, but the blockage of Iranian ports will continue until a peace deal is reached. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that…
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President Trump Threatens Tariffs on China for Aid to Iran
The Chinese were reportedly planning to ship weapons to the Iranian regime. President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on China to 50 percent if they provided…
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Iran Again Restricts Strait of Hormuz Passage
President Trump’s administration indicates expectation that it be reopened “immediately.” The United States delegation, headed by Vice President JD Vance, is preparing to negotiate peace with Iran in…
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President Trump Extends Iran Deadline During Ongoing Negotiations
Iran threatens to block the Red Sea Strait of Bab el-Mandeb. President Donald Trump announced the 10-day extension of the U.S. pause of strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure.…
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Secretary Rubio Attends G7 Foreign Affairs Ministerial
He sought assistance from nations with advanced economies to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Affairs Ministerial…
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Pakistani Minister Confirms U.S. Negotiating Indirectly with Iran
Iran allowed oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a sign of good faith. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that the United States is…
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U.S. Allies Pledge to Secure Strait of Hormuz
Six nations express willingness to engage in plans to “ensure safe passage through the strait.” President Donald Trump announced that a sixth U.S. ally has committed to securing…
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Energy Department to Draw Down SPR as Part of IEA Coordinated Oil Release
The administration plans a 20 percent replacement for the amount of barrels released. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the drawdown of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as…
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President Issues Warning to Iran Over the Strait of Hormuz
Iran reportedly began laying naval mines in the strait during Operation Epic Fury. President Donald Trump stated that there would be severe consequences for Iran if they lay…
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President Trump Calls for Iran to Unconditionally Surrender
He says that is the only way talks will take place. President Donald Trump said that talks will occur with Iran only if the regime unconditionally surrenders as…
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