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Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz could face US sanctions, signalling a tougher stance
stance on the war on Iran, accusing him of not assisting Washington in the fight and for failing to help the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz
stance. Donald Trump gave a series of mixed remarks on Saturday, saying Iran “got a little cute” on the Strait of Hormuz and that the US
stance on the strait has shifted during the conflict and remains unclear. “We’ve had Trump say that he would be open to jointly controlling the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, where both sides collect
stance on the US-Israeli war on Iran, accusing him of not assisting Washington in the fight against Iran or helping the US reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz
Hormuz and carrying out strikes on civilian areas along Iran’s southern coast. Iranian state media said Tehran’s forces retaliated by attacking US military vessels near the strait and warned of a “crushing response
Strait of Hormuz by force. When Merz visited the White House last month, Trump threatened to cut off trade with Spain over its stance against the war. Merz remained silent as the US president berated
stance on the US-Israel war on Iran, accusing him of not assisting Washington in the fight against Tehran and for failing to help the US reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz
Iran and US exchange fire in Hormuz From Morning, and welcome to the Guardian’s Middle East live blog. **The US said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets after an attack on three
US to fly B-1 and B-52 bombers on what were deemed defensive missions, including against Iranian missile launchers and anything used to target shipping in the strait of Hormuz. Trump, however, repeatedly complained
Strait of Hormuz, sanctions on Iran and its frozen assets. “If the two sides do not change their stances, there cannot be a deal in Islamabad,” said Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, an associate fellow
strait of Hormuz during the weekend talks in Islamabad. After the inconclusive talks, Araghchi held phone briefings with the French and German foreign ministers, Jean-Noël Barrot and Johann Wadephul, as well as the Saudi
Hormuz. The US proposed sharing the revenue from customs fees for the strait, but Iran rejected the idea. Subsequent indirect contacts sought to address contentious points on the nuclear issue and the strategic waterway
Iran defends Hormuz stance:** Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera’s Almigdad Alruhaid said Iranian officials reject suggestions they are using the Strait of Hormuz as a weapon, insisting vessels can still move safely through routes
US had a firm grip on events in the strait of Hormuz, the narrow channel between the Gulf and the Indian Ocean through which a fifth of the world’s oil and liquified fossil
Iran coalition, the US still retains broad scope to carry out military strikes at its discretion. It is true that the US may face temporary resource constraints. The war has revealed certain shortcomings
US demands](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/20/iran-war-live-tehran-slams-uss-piracy-after-ship-seizure-vows-response) were “unserious”. “Iran thinks it’s winning,” says Patrick. “They’ve realised, and proven, that the strait of Hormuz is, geographically, an incredible asset to have because it has seized
US “piracy”, voiced support for Iran, Lebanon and Palestine, and warned they could shut the Bab al-Mandeb Strait as tensions escalate. - **EU lawmaker questions Israel sanctions stance:** Marc Botenga criticised the EU for considering
Hormuz. “As of today, CENTCOM forces have redirected 70 commercial vessels and disabled 4 to ensure compliance,” US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X. ## Attacks on vessels A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates
Strait of Hormuz on April 17, 2026, in Space. [Handout/ European Union/Copernicus Sentinel via Reuters] In a post on X, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei went further, describing the US naval blockade as “unlawful