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Iran: Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed Until Trump Accepts Tehran's Demands

Iran is maintaining the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and will only reopen this crucial maritime passage once U.S. President Donald Trump accepts Iran's demands, according to the New York Times from August 10, 2026. Talks are currently underway between Iran and Oman regarding navigation routes in the strait. A spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that these discussions are separate from negotiations on a complete reopening of the passage.

10 August 2026 at 12:05

World

Iran Calls Discussions with Oman on Strait of Hormuz 'Productive'

Iran described its discussions with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz as 'productive' on July 26, 2026, according to Handelsblatt. On the same date, the Houthi militia claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is providing Iran with satellite intelligence. Iran also condemned a Ukrainian attack on a cargo vessel.

26 July 2026 at 09:02

World

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Threaten US With 'Unforgettable Lesson'

Despite intense American airstrikes, Iran refuses to back down. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a parallel military branch operating alongside Iran's regular armed forces, has promised the United States an "unforgettable lesson." Tehran is blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global commerce, causing gas prices to surge in the United States. Western diplomats and intelligence services report that Iran's state apparatus remains intact, with no significant defectors emerging. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has neither appeared publicly nor released videos since taking power.

25 July 2026 at 17:21

World

Hormuz Crisis: US and UK Discuss Meeting to Form Maritime Coalition

Washington and London are discussing a plan to organize an international meeting to resolve the Strait of Hormuz crisis — a strategic maritime route at the centre of military and diplomatic escalation between Iran and its adversaries. According to the Financial Times of 25 July 2026, the proposed meeting would focus on forming an international maritime coalition. The goal is to secure commercial shipping routes in the strait. The precise details — date, location, and participants — remain to be determined.

25 July 2026 at 13:49

World

Iran strikes Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain; Kyiv hit by major Russian ballistic attack

On July 18, 2026, Iran launched simultaneous attacks against Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain as U.S. airstrikes on Iran entered their second week. The previous day, two American soldiers were killed in Jordan. Iran's toll stands at 50 dead and over 500 wounded since U.S. strikes began. On July 19, Kyiv suffered one of the largest Russian ballistic attacks: approximately 40 missiles and 125 drones struck the capital over five hours, killing at least 1 and wounding 7.

20 July 2026 at 10:32

Business

DAX falls below 25,000: Middle East tensions and US uncertainty

Germany's DAX index fell to 24,771 points (−0.9%) on July 16, 2026 in early afternoon trading, according to Handelsblatt. The index slipped below the symbolic 25,000-point threshold for the second consecutive day after four trading sessions above that level. Explosions reported near Tehran amid fighting for control of the Strait of Hormuz, combined with anticipation of US retail sales data, are fueling market uncertainty. Multiple analysts describe "pronounced indecision" among investors as the DAX struggles to establish direction.

16 July 2026 at 12:15

tensions géopolitiques

Iran: Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed Until Trump Accepts Tehran's Demands

Iran Calls Discussions with Oman on Strait of Hormuz 'Productive'

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Threaten US With 'Unforgettable Lesson'

Hormuz Crisis: US and UK Discuss Meeting to Form Maritime Coalition

Iran strikes Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain; Kyiv hit by major Russian ballistic attack

DAX falls below 25,000: Middle East tensions and US uncertainty

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tensions géopolitiques

Iran: Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed Until Trump Accepts Tehran's Demands

Iran Calls Discussions with Oman on Strait of Hormuz 'Productive'

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Threaten US With 'Unforgettable Lesson'

Hormuz Crisis: US and UK Discuss Meeting to Form Maritime Coalition

Iran strikes Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain; Kyiv hit by major Russian ballistic attack

DAX falls below 25,000: Middle East tensions and US uncertainty

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