Erdogan’s veto scuttled a Mossad-CIA Kurdish uprising plan, only 2 ships crossed Hormuz on Aug 14, and Iran warns Syria’s HTS of decapitation.
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Earth Changes Aug 16, 2026Another Ship Struck as Iran Mocks Trump’s ‘Seize Hormuz’ Plan
A bulk carrier is hit in the strait, Tehran mocks Trump’s annexation claim, and Bessent vows sanctions ‘never seen’ — with China in the crosshairs.
Earth Changes Aug 15, 2026Trump Vows Hormuz ‘US Territory’ as Iran Hits ADNOC Tanker
Trump vows to make the Strait of Hormuz US territory as Iran hits an ADNOC tanker, Israel kills nine in Lebanon, and China-Iran rare-earth ties deepen.
Earth Changes Aug 15, 2026ADNOC Ship Attacked in Hormuz; Trump Says Strait ‘Soon’ US Territory
ADNOC vessel attacked in Hormuz; Trump vows to claim the strait as US territory; Iran fires back ‘accept the reality of defeat.’
Earth Changes Aug 15, 2026Two Ships, Zero Crude: Hormuz Standstill as Trump Eyes ‘US Territory’
Hormuz slows to two ships Friday as Trump vows ‘US territory’ and Iran vows to hold the strait; Riyadh builds a 15-nation Red Sea coalition.
Earth Changes Aug 14, 2026Hormuz at Near-Standstill as US Vows ‘Never-Seen’ Iran Economic War
Hormuz traffic grinds toward standstill as Washington promises ‘never-seen’ economic isolation and Tehran threatens escalation if its conditions go unmet.
Earth Changes Aug 14, 2026Two Ships Hit in Hormuz as Traffic Collapses to 8 Daily Transits
UAE blames Iran for a second ADNOC tanker attack in a week; Hormuz transits collapse to 8 daily, oil jumps, and both superpowers claim the strait.
Earth Changes Aug 14, 2026UAE Tankers Hit, Hormuz Traffic at 8 as Blockade Goes ‘Indefinite’
Hegseth vows an ‘indefinite’ Iran blockade as UAE tankers get hit, Hormuz traffic collapses, and Taiwan runs its toughest Han Kuang yet.