Trump and Hegseth claim ‘control’ over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled
Kuwait said four men were detained and two escaped after a Revolutionary Guard team tried to infiltrate Bubiyan Island, where a Chinese port is under construction.
- The U.S. is maintaining a blockade against Iran and negotiations between the two countries appear at a standstill.
- Israel has sent Iron Dome air-defense weapons and personnel to operate them in the United Arab Emirates amid risks of the conflict breaking out again.
- Trump said, "We have Iran very much under control," and "We're either going to make a deal or they're going to be decimated. One way or the other, we win.
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With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of Hormuz
Kuwait accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Middle East nation. The accusation brought Tuesday came just before U.S. President Donald Trump was to depart…
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Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled
Kuwait has accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Gulf Arab nation.
Global Situational Awareness: Ceasefire strains as Hormuz dispute drives Gulf security pressure - Security On Screen by The Security Industry Group
In its situational awareness update for 12 May 2026, covering recent geopolitical and security developments across the Middle East region, Global Situational Awareness notes how the Iran/US ceasefire is under renewed pressure as Trump says the truce is on “life support”. Iran is holding to demands on sanctions relief, blockade removal, compensation and Hormuz sovereignty, and Gulf mediators push to reopen the Strait. Oil has risen above US$107 a…
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