Al-Dżauf
- Jul 26
Tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after mine strike; Iran silent, Tasnim reports
A tanker exploded after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, Iran's Tasnim agency reports, after deviating from Tehran's designated sea lane. No official comment from Iran.
- Jul 26
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory as Iran rejects the claim
President Donald Trump told a rally in Garden City, New York, that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, prompting Iran's deputy foreign minister to insist the waterway 'will remain Iranian.' The 60-day memorandum of understanding expires on Monday 17 August.
