Iran bars US from the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s seizure vow, as the June truce memo nears expiry and ‘economic fury’ looms.
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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 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 12, 2026Hormuz Locks Down: Iran Sets Terms, Traffic Hits 8 Ships, Oil Spikes
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions as traffic falls to a one-week low of eight, Washington strikes a blockade-runner, and oil jumps.
Earth Changes Aug 11, 2026Cargo Strike Kills 3 as Trump Claims Hormuz, Iran Holds Firm
Red Sea cargo strike kills 3 as Trump claims ‘100%’ control of Hormuz; Iran demands withdrawal, sanctions end, and war compensation.
Earth Changes Aug 10, 2026Iran: Hormuz Stays Shut Until US Pays up — Oil Jumps 4%
Iran says Hormuz stays shut until the US lifts sanctions and pays reparations as oil jumps 4% and 20+ US warships tighten the blockade.