Strait of Hormuz

US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a press conference on Aug 24 amid promises to reveal “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran.

Putin, Trump just gave Japan more reasons to go nuclear

Russian leader Vladimir Putin visiting a fish processing plant on Iturup, one of the islands that Japan also claims as its territory.

Iran’s President says time to end war while Tehran is in position of strength

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says he believes the world “acknowledges our victory” against the United States.

Iran vows ‘devastating’ response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf calls planned US sanctions against Iran as “unjust”.

News analysis

Iran finds control over Hormuz strait slipping away but US far from becoming victorious

Yet probably the most ominous development for Iran is evidence that the US Navy is increasingly in control of the Hormuz Strait, says the writer.

Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists

Data showed that six commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Aug 18, down from nine a day earlier.

Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz

The contracts under the new mechanism will run for three months starting Sept 1, according to a statement issued after the cabinet meeting.

Trump takes Iran hard line as Hormuz tensions mark new normal

Tehran had recently launched strikes against UAE-linked ships.

Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory

This is not the first time that US President Donald Trump has threatened to annex foreign territory.

Iran negotiator Ghalibaf says Hormuz will not open until US meets demands

Iran has kept control of the Strait of Hormuz since the war broke out, requiring vessels to seek permission and pay transit service fees.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.