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Ended·18 Aug, 20:30

US-Oman tensions over Strait of Hormuz

Lasted 30 h · Washington

Since your visit yesterday at 00:00: 10 new updates and 2 new phases.

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Latest · 18 Aug, 16:33

US-Iran Strait of Hormuz escalation

Strait status
Blockade in force, open for some transit
US position
Labeled strait as US territory
Diplomatic talks
None scheduled with Iran
Location
Strait of Hormuz

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18 Aug16:33

Trump declares the Strait of Hormuz as new US territory on social media and confirms no talks are scheduled with Iran, while the blockade remains in force

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17 Aug, 20:24 – 23:04

US-Oman tensions over Strait of Hormuz

17 Aug20:25

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes with US operations in the Strait of Hormuz, speaking during a Fox News interview

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