Iran · Multiple sources
Strait of Hormuz grinds to a halt as US threatens Iran
The US has threatened unprecedented economic pressure on Iran as military tension continues to disrupt global energy routes.
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- 13 Aug 2026, 16:08 CEST → 15 Aug 2026, 13:30 CEST
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A spokesman for Iran's military command on Thursday called out US President Donald Trump's "lies and fabrications" after he claimed on social media that Washington had "total control over the Strait of Hormuz". Iran has maintained control of the Strait, a vital energy conduit, since the outbreak of the war on February ...
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