strait
Coverage of strait in the Nexus archive.
- US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war
The US attacked Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war. The conflict's focus is a strait through which a fifth of all traded crude oil and natural gas pass in peacetime.
- US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war
The US attacks Iran, prompting Tehran's retaliation across the Middle East, with the conflict now focused on a strait critical for oil and gas trade.
- US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war
The US attacks Iran, leading to Tehran's retaliation across the Middle East, with the conflict now centered on a strategic strait through which a fifth of all traded crude oil and natural gas pass in peacetime.
- US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war
The US attacks Iran, and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war. The focus of the conflict is a strait through which a fifth of all traded crude oil and natural gas pass in peacetime.
- Iranian FM mocks Trump talk about guarding strait for 20% fees
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi mocked President Donald Trump’s proposal to charge 20% fees for guarding commercial vessels through a key strait, calling the claim 'absolutely right' in a sarcastic tone. Trump had announced a renewed US blockade of Iran and the fee for securing the waterway.
- Trump Says US Would 'Keep the Strait' And Run It
Trump stated that the United States would maintain control of the Strait and manage its operations.
- US carries out fresh wave of strikes on Iran, insists Tehran doesn’t control Strait
The US conducted new strikes on Iran, with CENTCOM stating the aim was to degrade Iran's ability to attack ships in the Persian Gulf. President Trump previously described the strikes as 'bombed the hell' out of the country.
- Wall Street is more focused on what Iranian officials are saying than Trump’s war-threat tweets
Wall Street is prioritizing statements from Iranian officials over Donald Trump's war-threat tweets. The article highlights falling oil prices, the Strait reopening, and SK Hynix's upcoming $1.35 trillion stock offering as key points.
- US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
The United States and Iran signed an initial deal to end the war, ease sanctions, and open a strait. The agreement takes immediate effect after leaders from both countries signed it.
- US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
The United States and Iran signed an initial deal to end their war, ease sanctions, and open a strait, with the agreement taking immediate effect after leaders signed it. The deal is intended to facilitate ongoing nuclear negotiations.
- US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
The United States and Iran signed an initial deal to end their war, ease sanctions, and open a strait, taking immediate effect. The agreement was signed by leaders from both countries while nuclear talks continue.
- US military copied Iran's smuggling tactics to move Gulf oil, report reveals
The US military has coordinated the transfer of 90 million barrels of Gulf oil since May using ship-to-ship operations, mirroring Iran's sanctions-evasion tactics. The operation involves tankers disabling transponders and dimming lights to avoid detection while transferring oil near a strait controlled by Iran, with at least 92 ships participating.
- Road to US-Iran deal ran through Pakistan
The United States and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding on June 15, with President Donald Trump declaring the deal complete and the reopening of the Strait. Pakistan played a key role in facilitating the diplomatic agreement between the two nations.
- Will Trump abandon Taiwan?
The threat across the Strait is increasing, with the US president adopting Chinese talking points, leading to questions about potential changes in arms sales to Taiwan.
- Has the U.S. “Already Lost” the War in Iran?
Diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions in the Gulf have stalled as tensions flared again. Robert Kagan argues in The Atlantic that Iran's leverage in the Strait limits U.S. options, joined by Walter Isaacson to discuss the implications.
- Senate Democrat: Iran is ‘stronger’ than before war
Sen. Chris Coons stated that Iran is stronger than it was 90 days ago, attributing this to the country's use of cheap and lethal drones. He mentioned this during a discussion about the U.S. war with Iran.
- Iran lists its ‘red lines’ — and they’re the exact opposite of Trump’s
Iran has outlined its 'red lines' in negotiations, which directly oppose Trump's demands for Iran to surrender enriched uranium, abandon its nuclear program, and reopen a strait. Trump has indicated he would reject any peace deal not meeting these conditions.
- Markets Weigh Strait Reopening: Franklin Templeton's Dudley
Markets are assessing the implications of a potential Strait reopening, with Franklin Templeton's Dudley weighing in on the situation. The analysis focuses on economic and geopolitical impacts.
- Iran Reportedly Offers Plan to Open Strait | The China Show 4/27/2022
Iran has reportedly proposed a plan to open a strait, as reported by The China Show. The initiative could impact regional trade and security dynamics.
- Live updates: Senate gets DHS funding rolling; Trump orders Navy to sink mine-laying vessels in Strait
Senate Republicans adopted a budget resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down since mid-February. The resolution sets up a process for a budget reconciliation package on immigration enforcement next month. President Trump ordered the Navy to sink mine-laying vessels in a strategic waterway.
- Gulf Trucking Bypass Moves Metal, Consumer Goods Around Strait
The Gulf Trucking Bypass facilitates the movement of metal and consumer goods around a strategic strait. Trucks await clearance to cross into Qatar from the Salwa border-crossing in eastern Saudi Arabia.
- Trump denies he 'declared premature victory' in Iran and warns Tehran 'better not be' charging takers a toll at Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump denied declaring a premature victory in Iran, countering claims of such actions. He warned Tehran to 'better not be' charging takers a toll at the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting tensions over regional security.