Iran’s IRGC says it hit U.S. bases in Jordan, UAE; U.S. struck Larak Island launchers. Trump vows more.
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Earth Changes Aug 31, 2026U.S., Iran Trade First Strikes in a Month; Oil Jumps 3.8%
U.S. strikes on Iran’s Larak Island break a month-long lull; Tehran hits U.S. bases in Jordan and the UAE; oil jumps 3.8%.
Earth Changes Aug 27, 2026Iran Says Hormuz Deal Reached with Oman; Strait Shut Until US Bends
Iran’s IRGC says a Hormuz pact with Oman is done, but the strait stays shut unless Washington accepts Tehran’s terms — now Congress eyes Chinese banks.
Earth Changes Aug 26, 2026Hormuz Corridor Plan Emerges as U.S. Eyes ‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran
Iran and Oman prepare a temporary Hormuz shipping lane if the U.S. lifts its blockade, while Washington shifts to sanctions and oil prices dip.
Earth Changes Aug 19, 2026Trump Maps Hormuz as ‘New US Territory’ as Tankers Take Fire
Trump posts a Truth Social map branding the Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’ while a tanker is hit and Iran keeps the strait shut.
Earth Changes Aug 18, 2026Ship Attacked in Hormuz, Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman as Deal Lapses
A ship is hit in the Strait of Hormuz with a casualty reported as Trump threatens to bomb Oman and the US-Iran deal window lapses.
Earth Changes Aug 18, 2026Iran Issues ‘Few Weeks’ Ultimatum; Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman
60-day US-Iran peace window expired, no deal. Tehran threatens ‘precise’ strikes to break blockade; Trump warns he’ll bomb Oman.
Earth Changes Aug 17, 2026US-Iran Deadline Expires: Iran Bars US from Hormuz, Gulf Allies Fume
Iran bars US ships from the Persian Gulf and Hormuz as the 60-day deal lapses, Gulf allies sour on Trump, Taiwan tops NT$1 trillion in defense.