"China trying to take over Panama Canal": Trump says "not going to let that happen"

Jul 02, 2026

US President Donald Trump said that the United States should never have handed over control of the Panama Canal, arguing that Panama increased transit...

Strait of Hormuz remains blocked; claims don't change reality: Iran dismisses Trump's "total US control" claims

Aug 12, 2026

Iran has rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the United States has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway remains...

Iran in contact with Oman to develop new mechanism for managing Strait of Hormuz: Foreign Ministry Spox

May 18, 2026

Spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Esmail Baghaei on Monday stated that the Islamic Republic is maintaining continuous talks with Oman to establish...

Iran says existing laws protect Tehran's "sovereign rights" over Persian Gulf, Hormuz amid strait control crisis

Aug 17, 2026

Iran on Monday said it already has laws governing its "sovereign rights" over the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of...

"Only reason they are alive today is to negotiate": Trump warns Iran over proposed transit fees to pass Hormuz

Apr 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Friday slammed Iran over its control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as leverage in their negotiations for a...

"We'll bomb the sh** out of them": Trump warns Oman over deal with Iran to control Hormuz

Aug 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Oman against getting involved in a deal with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying...