Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks - Reuters
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks Reuters
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"You did not achieve your goals through military aggression, and you will not achieve them by bullying either."
— Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf , Politician
"He has not set any deadline for the proposal or discussions."
— Karoline Leavitt , Politician
"You did not achieve your goals through military aggression and you will not achieve them by bullying either."
— Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf , Politician
"The only way is recognising the Iranian people’s rights."
— Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf , Politician
"A full cease-fire only made sense if the blockade was lifted."
— Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf , Politician
"You did not achieve your goals through military aggression, and you will not achieve them by bullying either."
— Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
John Phelan was the Navy Secretary in the United States.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is an Iranian politician and the head of Iran's parliamentary speaker.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting control over the strategic waterway after the U.S. indefinitely called off planned attacks, with no signs of peace talks restarting.
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after the U.S. announced an indefinite ceasefire extension, with no sign of peace talks restarting.
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after the U.S. announced an indefinite ceasefire extension, with no sign of peace talks restarting.
Iran's IRGC seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, despite the U.S.'s indefinite ceasefire extension, putting shipping at risk and sending Brent crude above $100 amid a U.S. blockade and faltering diplomacy.
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite halt to attacks, with no signs of peace talks restarting.
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite halt to attacks, with no signs of peace talks restarting.
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting control over the strategic waterway after the U.S. indefinitely called off planned attacks, with no signs of peace talks restarting.
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