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“Trump earlier this week dismissed the need for further US strikes, suggesting a scenario where Washington could walk away — with the status of the Strait of Hormuz unresolved and energy prices elevated — leaving Gulf allies and the rest of the world “to come…”

“Iran’s attacks usually target shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. usually launches tit-for-tat retaliatory strikes against targets across Iran’s coast.”

“Iran threatens unlimited response over Strait of Hormuz after US attack Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it destroyed a US early-warning radar in Bahrain in retaliation for an attack on a telecommunications centre in Iran.”

“US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday that American forces were continuing to "work around the clock keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping" while also "strictly enforcing the ironclad naval blockade against Iran."”

“Bessent has spearheaded US sanctions and the economic pressure campaign against Iran, dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, since August to coerce Tehran to end attacks on shipping and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”

“… also stressed in a statement posted on X on Wednesday that US forces are working around the clock to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping, to enforce rigorously an "Iron Maritime Blockade" against Iran, and to work with US partner…”

“Iran says tanker carrying LNG hit mine, suffered explosion in Hormuz Nov 13 - Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy said a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas struck a naval mine and suffered an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday while using what they…”

“The second blockade has been in place since July 14, as Iran and the US fight for control of the Strait of Hormuz.”

“G-7 ministers press US for fair Ukraine deal, warn against Iran escalation AI generated PARIS – Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G-7) industrialised nations began a two-day meeting in Paris on Nov 9, with European foreign ministers set to press US…”

“A spokesperson for the White House told Fox News: “The United States is in a very strong position with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the Iranian economy collapsing.”

“The US representative, Ambassador Jennifer Locetta, presented a sharply different picture, accusing Iran of aggression against its neighbours and threats to international shipping.”

“US President Donald Trump said on Monday there was momentum toward ending the war with Iran, as he declared that the country "militarily, is effectively over" but kept open the possibility of new strikes.”

“Mutual attacks continue, with the US striking Iran’s Qeshm island overnight, according to Iranian state media, and Iran attacking tankers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz in November while its Yemeni Houthi allies have hit Saudi Arabia.”

“US President Donald Trump declared the US has won the war with Iran and that renewed fighting was "highly unlikely," as US forces struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Navy imposed its blockade of Iranian ports in April after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in February amid escalating tensions.”

“Iran attacks shipping navigation systems on Oman's Didamar island, sources say LONDON/DUBAI, Nov 11 - Iran has attacked ship navigation systems on the Omani island of Didamar in the Strait of Hormuz, three sources with knowledge of the matter confirmed,…”

“Iran attacked an Omani island base on Tuesday that it claimed was helping the US conduct its military escorts for tankers along the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported.”

“US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Iran’s nuclear programme was effectively obliterated by the brief US strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June 2025.”

“US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Iran’s nuclear programme was effectively obliterated by the brief US strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June 2025.”

“Iran slams US’ ‘repugnant’ $25 million reward for nuclear info AI generated TEHRAN – Iran hit out at the United States’ US$20 million (S$25.65 million) reward for information on its nuclear programme on Nov 11, calling it “repugnant and regrettable”.”

“This year, the US-led war in Iran and closure of the Strait of Hormuz played a role in driving emissions down as it caused a drop in oil consumption amid soaring crude prices, the researchers found.”

“In 2026, the US-led war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz played a role in driving emissions down as these caused a drop in oil consumption amid soaring crude prices, the researchers found.”

“The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, as they have stepped up strikes on Saudi infrastructure amid the wider US-Israeli war with Iran.”

“The President said the US remained “locked and loaded, ready to go for any reason” should there be a further re-escalation of tensions.”

“Investors have reacted with relief to growing signs of diplomatic efforts in the US-Iran war.”

“The price of Brent crude has tumbled from highs of more than 115 dollars a barrel late last month, as investors welcomed signs of diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran.”

“He said the Strait of Hormuz – the global maritime corridor that Iran closed – will not reopen until the US meets Tehran’s seven conditions.”

“The sport is pressing ahead with plans to hold the two events in Qatar on 27-29 November and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates on 4-6 December, despite the ongoing conflict between the United States/Israel and Iran.”

“THE current ‘no war, no peace’ situation in the US-Iran conflict is unsustainable.”

“EU backs Qatar's mediation efforts Maggiore praised Qatar's role in mediating between the United States and Iran, saying the EU wanted to support Doha's efforts to ease regional tensions.”

“The Guards also accused CENTCOM's commander of "fantasy" and warned that any ship or vessel that cooperates with the US military, "disobeys Iranian regulations for the Strait of Hormuz and enters the unauthorised area, will inevitably hit a mine."”

“Iraq has been among the countries most affected by Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.”

“But it was never enforced, and was followed by tensions that led to the US and Israel attacking Iran again on February 28.”

“The June memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, supported by Qatar and other mediators, attempted to create mechanisms for reducing tensions, including issues related to military operations and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“The pipeline is essential for bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, which remains tightly constricted by the US-Israel war on Iran.”

“The US military carried out new airstrikes on Iranian defence systems, sending ripples across the Gulf, but Trump insists they are “minor strikes” while intense diplomatic efforts continue to avert an all-out war.”

“Under the Qatar proposal, the US would immediately lift the naval blockade on Iran in the strait of Hormuz and release a portion of the $8bn (£6bn) of its frozen assets.”