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.
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Earth Changes Aug 17, 2026Iran Bans US from Hormuz as General Vows to ‘Break Trump’s Legs’
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.
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 13, 2026Iran Rejects Trump’s ‘Full Control’ Claim as 59 Ships Diverted
Iran insists Hormuz stays shut as CENTCOM reports 59 ships diverted. The IEA sees the Q3 supply gap doubling — and China now rules the oil market.
Earth Changes Aug 11, 2026Hormuz Transits Slump to 6 Ships a Day as Trump Claims ‘100% Control’
Hormuz transits fell to 6 ships on Aug 9 even as Trump touted ‘100% control.’ Pakistan sees a deal; Iran embraces hardliners.
Earth Changes Aug 9, 2026Hormuz Stays Shut: Iran’s Six Demands Meet a 53-Ship Blockade
Iran keeps Hormuz shut behind six demands as CENTCOM reroutes 53 ships while Oman talks edge closer. The Aug 8 WW3 Watch briefing.
Earth Changes Aug 7, 2026Hormuz Pact Drafted: 20% Fines, US-Israel Ban Await Khamenei Nod
Iran-Oman Hormuz framework drafted; parliament bill bars US-Israeli ships with 20% fines, and eight shipping groups warn fees could break strait law.