Tensions at Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of a deal with Iran on Hormuz, and called for Tehran to surrender in a war that has become a growing political burden at home.Reported by 7 of 8 outlets; wording from The Straits Times.
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The Strait of Hormuz is in international waters, sandwiched between the coasts of Iran and Oman.
Tehran's forces effectively closed the strait — through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s traded oil supplies passed before the war — after Israel and the US attacked Iran on 28 February.
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Top Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in comments published by state media that the strait would remain shut until the U.S. met the conditions of an interim deal signed with Iran in June.
Trump suggests in speech that 'pretty soon I'll be declaring' Hormuz strait a U.S. territory
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How it changed
- 14 Aug
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to eight vessels on Tuesday, compared with a 10-day average of about 12, and 130-140 ships before the war.
- 16 Aug
The Strait of Hormuz is in international waters, sandwiched between the coasts of Iran and Oman.
- 18 Aug
US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of a deal with Iran on Hormuz, and called for Tehran to surrender in a war that has become a growing political burden at home.
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- 19 Aug
Mr Trump said there are no talks planned between the two countries, and insisted the strait was open.
Coverage 13 articles
21 Aug Strait of Hormuz tracker: The maps and charts that debunk Trump’s claim the route has reopened
The Independent
20 Aug Are Hormuz ships more willing to defy Iran or the US? What the data shows
Al Jazeera- 19 Aug 'No talks or conversations' with Iran, Trump says, as temporary ceasefire expires
CBC 19 Aug Oil prices spike after ships in Strait of Hormuz hit by fresh strikes
ABC News (AU)
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18 Aug Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal
BBC- 18 Aug Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' with Iran
CBC 
18 Aug Iran-US war latest: Tehran spells out demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s threat against Oman
The Independent
18 Aug Trump threatens Oman, Iran war in stalemate as 60-day talks window ends
CBS News18 Aug Iran negotiator Ghalibaf says Hormuz will not open until US meets demands
The Straits Times
18 Aug Ship hit in Hormuz as Iran's top negotiator says strait to stay shut
Euronews
16 Aug Trump threatens to make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory: Can he?
Al Jazeera- 16 Aug Trump suggests in speech that 'pretty soon I'll be declaring' Hormuz strait a U.S. territory
CBC - 14 Aug U.S. signals it can keep up naval blockade indefinitely, increase economic pressure on Iran
CBC
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