Iran refutes Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?
Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its ‘behaviour’ as global energy prices rise.

Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its ‘behaviour’ as global energy prices rise.





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The US military says it has successfully intercepted a barrage of missiles fired by Iran at its troops in Jordan.
The number of tanker crossings in the Strait of Hormuz dropped to lowest levels in two months on Thursday.
With the Houthi naval blockade, shipping disruptions now impact the Bab al-Mandeb strait in addition to Hormuz.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells US senators that the war has cost the US $37.5bn so far.
The White House told Al Jazeera that the US would continue its attacks unless Trump decides otherwise.
Washington vows revenge for US military casualties, while Iran claims attacks on US sites across the region.
An Iranian army spokesman asserts the war will continue until deterrence against further attacks has been achieved.
Analysts say Iran is using Gulf states to pressure Washington while avoiding direct confrontation with US forces.
Iran’s IRGC claims an attack on Jordan while the US embassy issues a warning to Americans in Bahrain.
US strikes target Iran’s IRGC after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan, as Tehran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain.