Iran stated that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains about 90% lower than pre-war levels. Iranian officials claim the strait is closed only to 'enemy countries' and mentioned the possibility of imposing tolls. Iran is escalating tensions by warning of 'devastating' retaliation against threats from President Trump.
Iran launched fresh attacks across the Middle East and warned of 'much more devastating' retaliation if civilian targets are hit. This escalation follows US President Donald Trump's pressure for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, extending a deadline. The heightened tension in the Middle East is impacting global energy markets.
Discussions are reportedly underway between the US and Iran to establish terms for a 45-day ceasefire. However, US President Trump issued a strong ultimatum demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran rejected the threat, labeling it as incitement to war and warning of retaliation.
As the US-Israel military operation against Iran enters its 38th day, President Trump has set a new deadline for the Strait of Hormuz. Iran warned of retaliation for attacks on civilian targets, and a 45-day ceasefire proposal was not approved by President Trump. Israel struck a key Iranian petrochemical complex, while the IAEA expressed concern over attacks near the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
US President Trump issued strong threats to Iran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by a deadline. Iran rejected the ultimatum, stating it would not reopen without compensation for damages. Heightened tensions due to military clashes and Iranian retaliation are impacting global energy markets.
US President Trump threatened to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Iran condemned the threats, warning of retaliation, and countered that reopening depends on reparations for damages. Tensions are rising as both sides maintain conflicting views on ending the conflict.
President Trump's threats to target Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz passage have sparked debate over international law violations. Iran warns of severe retaliation for attacks on civilian targets, amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes. International law experts point out that initial attacks raise serious concerns regarding violations of the UN Charter and humanitarian law.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after Israel allegedly killed the head of Iran's IRGC intelligence organization. This occurred shortly after President Trump issued an ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Iran warned of devastating retaliation if civilian targets are attacked again, initiating military responses.
Tensions escalated after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, met by Iranian missile retaliation, prompting mediators to propose a 45-day ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. US President Trump maintained his deadline, threatening further attacks on Iranian infrastructure if the strait remains closed. Iran's attacks on regional energy infrastructure are driving up global energy prices.
Israel struck and killed the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, amid ongoing conflict following Iran's defiance of US President Trump's demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides exchanged missile and drone attacks, with Iran warning of greater retaliation if the US attacked civilian targets. While a 45-day ceasefire mediated by regional powers is being discussed, Iran denies engaging in negotiations with the US.