Trump says the U.S. naval blockade is being called “a wall of steel," and Iran can't do anything about it.

US President Donald Trump declares that the US will maintain its blockade of Iranian ports, in another sign that negotiations with Tehran are not progressing well. “The USA has total control over over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!

The US military said it struck a cargo ship attempting to sail towards an Iranian port, while four crew members and two rescuers were killed in a separate Houthi attack in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Follow for the latest updates.

President Donald Trump dismissed a list of aggressive demands from Iran on Tuesday, calling Tehran's representatives "devious negotiators."

President Trump suggested the US is prepared to hold off on new military action against Iran to watch economic pressure on Tehran play out.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States is in control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and will “keep it.” “The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

Pakistan's defence minister suggests the US and Iran are nearing an arrangement regarding the Strait of Hormuz, despite recent escalations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson shot back that Iranians had "shown they are professional chess players" after Trump said he was "low-keying it" and likened talks with Tehran to a chess game. View