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U.S., Iran Trade Warnings As Strait Of Hormuz Control Dispute Threatens Ceasefire

U.S. officials warned of more strikes as Iran said it alone controls reopening the waterway, which carries about one-fifth of traded oil.

  • Both Iranian and American officials refused to back down over control of the Strait of Hormuz after launching fresh strikes on Saturday and early Sunday, potentially scrapping a ceasefire agreement between the two nations.
  • After Iran struck the Panama-flagged Kiku on Saturday, the United States Central Command responded by targeting 10 Iranian military targets inside the Strait. Tehran then attacked Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating the regional conflict.
  • United Nations Mike Waltz warned that American forces will target Iranian military infrastructure again if Tehran threatens shipping. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi countered that Iran alone bears responsibility for managing the Strait.
  • Araghchi stated the Strait will return to pre-war capacity within 30 days under Iran's management. However, the flare-up has stalled broader follow-up talks in Switzerland on Iran's nuclear program and shipping arrangements.
  • The conflict threatens Trump's plan to reopen a strait that once carried 20% of the world's oil. Pakistan, a mediator, indicated talks might resume on Tuesday, though the violence casts doubt on the ceasefire's viability.
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After days of missile attacks, peace has been restored in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington announced that the parties had agreed to calm down and resume negotiations. Although the sea trade route has reopened to shipping, the ongoing Israeli-Lebanese conflict could derail diplomatic efforts at any moment.

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Iran demands complete control over the Strait of Hormus. After attacks on ships, the ceasefire is under pressure. An analysis.

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The Washington Post broke the news on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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