Iran-US war live: Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz is closed days after Trump deal
The conflict between Iran and the US is expanding, with airstrikes targeting Iranian proxies in Iraq and a US-owned gas tanker being set ablaze by a drone in Egypt. The US and Saudi Arabia are jointly conducting strikes against Iranian-backed militias. The situation remains volatile with threats of further action.
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New airstrikes and tanker attacks have been reported, escalating the conflict.
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Iran-US conflict escalates with airstrikes and tanker attacks
confidence 80%The conflict between Iran and the US is expanding, with airstrikes targeting Iranian proxies in Iraq and a US-owned gas tanker being set ablaze by a drone in Egypt. The US and Saudi Arabia are jointly conducting strikes against Iranian-backed militias. The situation remains volatile with threats of further action.
What's confirmed:
- The US and Saudi Arabia are jointly striking Iranian proxies in Iraq.
- A US-owned gas storage tanker in Egypt has been struck by a drone.
Still unconfirmed:
- Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump Announces US-Iran Peace Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
confidence 90%President Donald Trump announced a peace deal with Iran to end the naval blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The US has paused planned strikes to allow Iran a week for the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Negotiations regarding the deal and nuclear talks are expected to resume July 11.
What's confirmed:
- President Donald Trump announced a peace deal between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the American naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- The US and Iran are currently holding fire while working on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Trump administration is continuing a military buildup despite the current ceasefire.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a maritime route used for 20 percent of global oil and natural gas shipments.
Still unconfirmed:
- Iran expects over 20 million people to attend the funeral of Ali Khamenei.
- The US issued directives to embassies to pressure countries not to attend Khamenei's funeral.
- US ambassadors in Africa threatened to stop development aid to countries attending the funeral.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio called counterparts in five Arab countries regarding the funeral.
- 13 countries have declined to attend the funeral of Ali Khamenei.
- Satellite images show Iranian activity near a tunnel complex near Natanz in violation of a memorandum of understanding.
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US and Iran Exchange Strikes as Peace Talks Continue
confidence 90%The US and Iran have traded strikes and threats over the weekend despite a ceasefire. Both nations have agreed to stand down for now to pursue a permanent end to the war. Negotiations are expected to resume in Pakistan and Qatar.
What's confirmed:
- Iran struck a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US and Iran exchanged strikes and issued new threats over the weekend.
- Both nations agreed to stand down for now to continue peace talks.
Still unconfirmed:
- Iran and the US will meet in Qatar to resume peace talks.
- President Trump plans to send US negotiators to Pakistan for further talks.
- The White House argues the US-Iran ceasefire paused the 60-day war powers clock.
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Trump and Iran Clash Over Nuclear Inspections and Hormuz Blockade
confidence 80%The US and Iran are disputing the terms of their war-halt agreement. While the IAEA chief confirmed inspectors will visit Iranian sites, Tehran denies plans for such visits. President Trump claims Iran will not charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
What's confirmed:
- The head of the UN nuclear agency stated that inspectors will visit Iranian nuclear enrichment sites.
- President Trump stated that Iran will not impose tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian gunboats attacked cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Still unconfirmed:
- President Trump claims Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to return inspectors.
- Iran maintains there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites.
- Donald Trump asserted the US will not be blackmailed by Iran.
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Technical Talks
confidence 90%Iran has reimposed control over the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon. US and Iranian negotiators met in Switzerland on Saturday to discuss the interim war-halt agreement. President Trump stated that discussions are working well despite the blockade.
What's confirmed:
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz.
- US and Iranian negotiators met in Switzerland on Saturday.
- Tehran cited Israeli attacks in Lebanon as the reason for closing the strait.
Still unconfirmed:
- Steve Witkoff is traveling to Switzerland to help restart technical talks.
- Trump claimed that discussions with Iran are "working out very well".
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed amid Israel-Lebanon clashes
confidence 50%Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed in response to continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The US and Iran are set to hold talks in Switzerland, but there are conflicting claims on the status of the Strait of Hormuz. The situation remains tense, with the US and Iran at odds over the deal.
What's confirmed:
- Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is closed due to ceasefire violations after Israel's continued deadly strikes in southern Lebanon.
- The US and Iran are holding talks in Switzerland to hammer out peace deal terms.
- US Vice President JD Vance said "the straits really are open".
- Trump threatened to charge US tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if a final Iran deal is not reached in 60 days.
Still unconfirmed:
- Trump claims he can control IDF actions in Lebanon because Israelis respect him.
- The Trump administration is considering a "VIP pass" to coax more oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.