Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, but only for Iran and its partners; US President stated that the Strait remains open, but not to Iranian ships: The Strait is open and will remain open, with or without Iran.
Consensus
- The United States demanded that Iran publicly acknowledge the Strait of Hormuz as open for navigation.
- Iran declared a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to foreign interference.
- U.S. military forces conducted airstrikes against Iran in response to attacks on commercial vessels.
- Iran retaliated by launching strikes on U.S. military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
- The United States and Iran were preparing for a meeting on July 12, 2023.
Points of divergence
- Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz would not be opened under military threats or pressure, requiring compliance with the Islamabad Memorandum, cessation of hostilities, and recognition of Iran's sovereign rights. — rimao
- President Trump declared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz but only for Iran and its partners; he stated the strait remains open regardless of Iran’s presence. — tg_tvrain
- Trump claimed that the Strait was open and that U.S. forces had bombed Iran the previous night, citing Iranian drone attacks after negotiations as justification. — interfax
- U.S. officials demanded a public statement from Iran by Saturday confirming the openness of all routes in the strait and promising to stop attacks on ships; failure would lead to unfavorable consequences. — vesti
- A meeting between U.S. and Iranian delegations was scheduled for July 12 in Oman, with high-level U.S. officials including Vice President JD Vance attending. — kommersant
Coverage (10 sources)
- Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened under pressure or threats — РИАМО
- Trump announces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, but only for Iran and its partners — Дождь (Telegram)
- Trump declares the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping — Интерфакс
- Axios: US demands Iran recognize the Strait of Hormuz as open — РИАМО
- US Issues Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz — Вести
- Axios: US demands Iran recognize Strait of Hormuz as fully open — Коммерсантъ
- Washington gives Iran a deadline for the Strait of Hormuz by end of week — Интерфакс
- US demands Iran publicly acknowledge Strait of Hormuz is open on Saturday, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reports — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Galibaf declares that the Strait of Hormuz will be open only under Iranian terms — Вести
- Ghalibaf declares that the Strait of Hormuz will be open only on Iran's terms — Интерфакс
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