Trump Reverses Course on U.S. Role as Guardian of the Hormuz Strait
Following four consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, President Trump withdrew his proposal for the U.S. to act as the guardian of the strategic Hormuz Strait.
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Following four consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, President Trump withdrew his proposal for the U.S. to act as the guardian of the strategic Hormuz Strait.
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ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:43 PMpolitics
As U.S. airstrikes on Iran enter a fourth consecutive day, lawmakers question the Pentagon on escalating war expenses.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:41 PMglobal-institutions
The International Maritime Organization calls for restraint and dialogue following overnight strikes that killed at least two seafarers and disrupted a vital global shipping route.
UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 8:07 PMworld
The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets in Khuzestan province, while Iran targeted US allies and shipping in the Gulf, escalating conflict and undermining a recent peace agreement.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 8:05 PMworld
Tensions escalate as President Trump briefly demands tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipping before retreating, amid ongoing conflict and military strikes.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:56 PMworld
Ambiguities in a hastily drafted memorandum of understanding have led to conflicting interpretations between Iran and other regional actors, complicating control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:56 PMworld
President Donald Trump has officially dropped his plan to impose a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 7:35 PMworld
Following escalating tensions between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump reverses his plan to impose a transit fee, opting instead for investment deals with Gulf States.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 7:31 PMpolitics
President Donald Trump addressed conspiracy theories surrounding Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, calling the FBI’s investigation unnecessary.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 6:20 PMworld
US President Donald Trump abandons plan to impose a 20% charge on commercial cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing it with trade and investment agreements with Gulf states amid ongoing regional tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 4:34 PMpolitics
President Trump reverses his plan to impose a toll on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, opting to focus on trade and investment with Gulf states instead.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 4:13 PMglobal-institutions
Following recent attacks on civilian vessels, UN bodies call for de-escalation amid competing claims over the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 3:40 PMworld
President Trump reverses his proposal to charge a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for trade deals with Gulf states as the US plans to resume a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 3:39 PMpolitics
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared on Capitol Hill to discuss the court’s budget and rising security threats, while Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified in the House following new inflation data.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 3:03 PMpolitics
Experts say restoring prewar oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz demands a significant U.S. military presence amid ongoing Iranian asymmetric warfare tactics.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 2:19 PMworld
Hardline Iranian MPs propose legislation to assert control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, challenging potential negotiations as US-Iran tensions escalate.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 1:53 PMworld
Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and President Donald Trump announce full US troop withdrawal linked to militia disarmament and new economic partnerships.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 14, 2026, 12:47 PMgeneral
On July 14, 2026, the United States announced it will reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz, while multiple states have filed lawsuits to prevent the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros.
NPR News | Jul 14, 2026, 12:34 PMpolitics
Darline Graham Nordone is set to take the oath of office to serve the remainder of her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham’s term, which ends in January 2027.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:49 AMpolitics
President Trump announced a prime-time address to discuss newly declassified intelligence on foreign interference in the 2020 election.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:47 AMworld
Air defence systems in Gulf states were activated following Iranian attacks targeting US military installations, raising questions about regional security and the durability of a recent ceasefire agreement.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 11:38 AMus
The US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran following Donald Trump's announcement to reinstate a maritime blockade and impose tariffs on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 11:05 AM
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US President Donald Trump announced a primetime address to the nation on Thursday, following his declaration to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and impose fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 3:59 AMShowing 241-264 of 397 articles.