Strait of Hormuz

Australia Says Will Join France, UK Mission in Hormuz

Australia will join a "strictly defensive" mission led by France and Britain to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump Rejects Iran Peace Terms, Tehran Warns of New Attacks

US President Trump branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," raising the possibility of fresh conflict.

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UK Sending Warship to Middle East Ahead of Hormuz Mission

The UK will send a destroyer to the Middle East ahead of any international mission to help protect shipping in the key Strait of Hormuz, its defense ministry said Saturday.

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Saudi Banned US Use of Bases, Airspace for Hormuz Operation: Sources

Saudi Arabia prohibited the US from using its airspace and bases on its territory to launch operations for its brief bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, two Saudi sources told AFP on Friday.

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Iran Denies Ship Attack as Trump Warns of Renewed Bombing, Eyes Deal

Iran denied attacking a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war was "very possible" but warned Washington would resume bombing if talks failed.

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French Aircraft Carrier Pre-Positions for Possible Hormuz Mission

France's Charles de Gaulle was on Wednesday heading towards the southern Red Sea to pre‑position for a possible mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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US Pauses Hormuz Escorts in Bid for Deal, as Threats Continue

The US will pause escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely a day after it began doing so, US President Donald Trump said.

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Iran Warns of Ceasefire Violation as US Plans to Escort Hormuz Ships

Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire.

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Trump Calls Iran Talks ‘Very Positive,’ US to ‘Guide’ Ships Through Hormuz

President Donald Trump said Sunday that "very positive discussions" were underway with Iran on finding a solution to the war.

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US Targets Chinese Oil Terminal in New Iran Sanctions

The US on Friday imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil terminal as part of a slew of new measures on Iran, as it warned of repercussions for ships paying "tolls" demanded by Tehran.

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