Trump threatens to bomb Oman as the US-Iran 60-day window expires; Tehran sets a new ‘few weeks’ deadline in the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
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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 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 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 13, 2026Iran Says Hormuz Still Closed as Trump Claims ‘Total Control’
Iran’s strait authority says Hormuz stays shut unless US meets its terms; Trump touts a ‘Wall of Steel’ as the IEA warns of a 1.8M bpd supply gap.
Earth Changes Aug 12, 2026US Fires Hellfire at Blockade-Runner as 6 Die in Houthi Strike
Hellfire strike on a blockade-runner, six dead at Bab el-Mandeb, Iran keeps Hormuz shut, and a rare China-Indonesia drill off Taiwan.
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.
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.