Iran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz after Trump claims

Hossein Taeb, a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official and commander of the Basij paramilitary unit, said in remarks carried by state television that “the Strait of Hormuz is under the control and management of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

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US has ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz, Trump claims

“The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT! Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, ‘A WALL OF STEEL,’ and there is nothing Iran can do about it,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

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Iran says Hormuz to remain closed until US ends war, releases frozen assets

"The United States must end the war, release the blocked Iranian funds, and in general, the war must end throughout the region, including Lebanon and Gaza, and other conditions that have been conveyed through intermediaries," said Mohsen Rezai, the newly appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

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Iran, Oman talks on managing Strait of Hormuz ‘nearly complete,’ Araghchi says

“Negotiations with Oman regarding the establishment of a temporary route are almost complete,” Araghchi said at a ceremony for journalists’ day.

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Iran's leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks

Iran's resilience has limits and there are concerns that an economic crash could trigger unrest.

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Iran bill aims to prohibit Hormuz passage for ‘hostile countries’: MP

“The passage of vessels belonging to the United States, the Zionist regime, and other hostile countries through the Strait of Hormuz will be prohibited,” said Iranian parliamentarian Alireza Salimi, adding that all Israeli-linked cargo, military or civilian, will also be denied passage.

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Iran, Oman reach understanding on proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping route

“The geographical coordinates of the route considered by the parties [Iran and Oman] have been agreed on, and if some third parties do not obstruct work in this regard, the joint statement of the two countries, including the main considerations and agreed points, is also in the final review and drafting stage,” Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said.

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Hormuz will open soon, or Iran will get hit ‘really hard’: Trump

“They wouldn't be talking if we weren't doing what we're doing,” Trump said, referring to recent US attacks on Iran.

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US claims progress made on Hormuz reopening; Iran rejects interference

"There's been progress made in those talks but not finality yet; we're hoping that will happen very shortly," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Tuesday, adding that Washington is "involved" in the Iran-Oman negotiating process.

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