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557 resultsfor “why is the Strait of Hormuz closed”

Conflicts

Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter over Hormuz, vows to respond

Strait of Hormuz,” Trump wrote in a social media post on Tuesday. “There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured. Nevertheless, the United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack.” The incident

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 9
Politics

Iran war day 81: Trump delays attack; Tehran says won’t ‘surrender’

Strait of Hormuz, Iran, citing its absolute sovereignty over the bed and subsoil of its territorial sea … could declare that all fibre-optic cables passing through the waterway are subject to permits,” the IRGC said

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 19
Politics

Trump says ships ‘starting to move’ through Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz,” Trump wrote. “They are going along the Southern ‘Highway,’ which is totally safe, secure, and pristine,” Trump added, referring to a shipping route in the strait that traverses Oman’s territorial waters. The route

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 15
Politics

Trump-backed Iowa Senate candidate says Iran war could become ‘political liability’

closely watched races as both parties battle to take control of the upper chamber. Trump [endorsed Hinson’s Senate bid last year](https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/05/ashley-hinson-endorsements-00546138) and reinforced his support for her in a [Truth Social

POLITICO PoliticsJun 2
Conflicts

U.S. intercepts Iranian attacks on 3 ships. And, what to know about hantavirus

Strait of Hormuz. This incident marks the first report of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian soil since the ceasefire began a month ago. ![Malta-flagged oil tanker Odessa arrives near Daesan Port in Seosan City

NPR Topics: NewsMay 8
Politics

Tuesday briefing: How the UK’s military spending row exposes Starmer’s defence dilemma

strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” from Friday, as western leaders gathering at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains battled to prevent the fragile US deal with Iran from almost immediately unravelling

The Guardian WorldJun 16
Politics

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz, describing them as an "exchange of fire" with the "enemy". Meanwhile, local media reported explosions were heard in Tehran. Not long after, a statement from Iran's top military command said US "aerial attacks

BBC NewsMay 8
Business

UK consumers likely to face higher prices ‘for many months to come’

strait of Hormuz is deeply worrying for UK businesses relying on that maritime passageway.” Research by the BCC found that 80% of companies reported an existing or likely future impact from the conflict, with energy

The Guardian WorldMay 26
Politics

Trump says Iran has not yet ‘paid a big enough price’ as he reviews new peace proposal

close to Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, said [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) had sent the US a new 14-point proposal via Pakistan. “I’ll let you know about it later,” Trump said

The Guardian WorldMay 3
Politics

Chaotic talks on a US-Iran deal continue on the Trump rollercoaster

Strait of Hormuz. The US wants rewards to follow tangible progress, but the administration has a fundamental problem with releasing Iranian assets. Trump and other top Republicans have spent years lambasting Barack Obama for delivering

The Guardian WorldJun 12
Politics

Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'

close partners, sometimes we have interests that are perfectly aligned and sometimes we have interests that are misaligned. "And what I've seen with the prime minister is that he aggressively asserts the interests

BBC NewsJun 11
Conflicts

Trump calls for restraint after Israel launches fresh airstrikes on Beirut

close links with Tehran – launched three projectiles into northern Israel. A strike on Beirut by Israeli forces a week ago triggered a short but intense new round of fighting between [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran)

The Guardian WorldJun 14
Business

UK construction firms face sharpest rise in costs in nearly 30 years

closely watched survey. The poll of UK construction companies found that input cost inflation – which accounts for expenses such as raw materials, energy and labour – rose last month to the highest level since June

The Guardian WorldMay 7
Business

Can Chinese AI solve inequality? + How dementia comes for your bank account

closely tied to our ability to manage our own money*," Lauren says. Lauren put out new research finding wealth starts to decline **6 years** before a dementia diagnosis. And it's hard to flag. While

NPR Topics: NewsMay 11
Politics

Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan as talks with US set to resume

Strait of Hormuz are key sticking points that in recent days have threatened to rupture Pakistan’s mediation efforts. For the residents of Pakistan’s capital, the equation is simpler – if frustrating: They want

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 24
Politics

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification

closely with allies on the continent. "Germany is on the right track," he said, pointing out that his country has significantly boosted its military spending in recent years. Trump had previously accused Germany of being

BBC NewsMay 2
Conflicts

Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain hit: Is the war in the Gulf escalating again?

closing in on 100 days. Since the conflict began in late February, Iran has repeatedly targeted countries across the Gulf where US military bases are located. Armed hostilities had largely subsided after a temporary Pakistan

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 3
Politics

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of deadline

close. "The president's authority as commander-in-chief is not without limits," Collins said, adding that the 60-day deadline is "not a suggestion, it is a requirement." In addition to Collins and Murkowski

NPR Topics: NewsMay 1
Politics

Norwegian government rebuked over decision to reopen North Sea gas fields

closed in 1998. The government plans to spend 19bn kroner (£1.5bn) on restarting them by the end of 2028 with production to continue until 2048. The gas will be sent by pipeline to Germany

The Guardian WorldMay 6
Conflicts

‘Dangerous escalation’: World condemns Iran after attacks on UAE

Hormuz must end. Tehran must not acquire a nuclear weapon. There must be no further threats or attacks against our partners,” he wrote in a statement on X. ### Canada The office of Prime Minister Mark

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 5
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