Iran’s president tells India Today that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if US blockades end, and rules out direct talks with Washington.
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Earth Changes Sep 11, 2026Oil Slips as Gulf Ministers Set Hormuz Talks with Iran
Gulf states plan Monday talks with Iran on Hormuz shipping as Houthis push deeper into Bab al-Mandab and Brent holds above $100 a barrel.
Earth Changes Aug 28, 2026Six Months, 10,000 Dead: Hormuz War Has No End in Sight
Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran: 8,000-10,000 dead, Hormuz transits at a fraction of pre-war levels, and Washington turns to economic asphyxiation.
Earth Changes Aug 26, 2026IRGC: Hormuz ‘Will Remain Closed’ Unless US Accepts Deal
IRGC: a month-old Oman revenue deal can reopen Hormuz — if the US stops ‘obstructing.’ Washington pauses strikes as Trump claims ‘very big victory.’
Earth Changes Aug 26, 2026Trump Declares Hormuz Demined as Rubio Pauses Strikes for Sanctions
Trump declares Hormuz demined and warns Iran as Rubio pauses U.S. strikes and pivots to sanctions. Tehran promises a two-year plan.
Earth Changes Aug 25, 2026New Hormuz Tanker Strike as Iran and Oman Near Shipping Deal
Iran and Oman edge toward a Hormuz shipping deal as a fresh tanker strike and a U.S. “economic war” test Tehran’s resolve.
Earth Changes Aug 25, 2026Hormuz Crossings Hit 3-Month Low of 1 Ship as US Threatens Strikes
Hormuz crossings hit a 3-month low of one ship as Washington expands sanctions and dangles more strikes; China warns of ‘spillover risks.’
Earth Changes Aug 24, 2026No Oil Out of Hormuz: Iran’s Ultimatum as US Sanctions Land Monday
As US unveils ‘toughest’ Iran sanctions Monday, Tehran vows not a drop of oil leaves Hormuz. China’s 80% oil share may decide if the squeeze works.