Live updates: US-Iran war; Trump says he ‘did the right thing’ and would ‘never apologize’
President Donald Trump stated that Iran is not prepared to make the right deal to end the war, despite Tehran's desire to reach an agreement. This follows the expiration of a two-month window for peace talks. While Vice President JD Vance advocates for economic pressure as the most effective tool, Trump has described the Strait of Hormuz as American territory. In response to threats of an economic D-Day, Iran and China have pushed back against the U.S. strategy of economic warfare.
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- ✓ A two-month window for peace talks expired without a clear path to end the US war with Iran.
- ✓ President Trump stated that Iran is not ready to make the right deal to end the war.
What changed
A two-month period for peace negotiations has ended without a resolution.
Live updates
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Trump claims Iran is not ready for peace deal as diplomatic window expires
President Donald Trump stated that Iran is not prepared to make the right deal to end the war, despite Tehran's desire to reach an agreement. This follows the expiration of a two-month window for peace talks. While Vice President JD Vance advocates for economic pressure as the most effective tool, Trump has described the Strait of Hormuz as American territory. In response to threats of an economic D-Day, Iran and China have pushed back against the U.S. strategy of economic warfare.
Why it matters
The U.S. is shifting its strategy from military strikes toward aggressive economic sanctions. This tension follows previous Iranian attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, including vessels owned by ADNOC.
What is confirmed
- A two-month window for peace talks expired without a clear path to end the US war with Iran.
- President Trump stated that Iran is not ready to make the right deal to end the war.
Still unconfirmed
- President Trump views the Strait of Hormuz as American territory.
- Vice President JD Vance considers economic pressure the most effective tool available.
- Iran and China are pushing back against threats of an economic D-Day.
- Iran is attempting to strengthen trade ties with neighboring countries.
What to watch next
- Implementation of the threatened economic D-Day measures
- Response from Iran to the expiration of the peace talk window
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (4)
- www.cbsnews.com — Live Updates: Iran looks to boost regional trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
- www.theguardian.com — Michael Cohen, ex-fixer for Trump who once testified against him, hosts president on his radio show – as it happened
- www.aljazeera.com — Iran war live: Trump says he views Strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
- www.cnn.com — Iran and its major trading partner China push back after Trump threatens ‘economic D-Day’
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Iran attacks UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has launched unprovoked attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UAE. The attacks have targeted multiple vessels, including those owned by the UAE's ADNOC. The incidents have raised concerns about navigation rights and the security of oil shipments in the region.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil exports, with approximately 20% of the world's crude oil passing through it. Tensions between the US and Iran have been escalating, with the US vowing to cripple Iran's economy. The UAE has accused Iran of being behind the attacks, which have been condemned as 'unprovoked'.
What is confirmed
- The UAE has accused Iran of launching unprovoked attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Multiple tankers, including those owned by the UAE's ADNOC, have been targeted in the attacks.
- The US has vowed to cripple Iran's economy in response to the attacks.
Still unconfirmed
- The US and Iran are on the brink of war.
What to watch next
- Further attacks on tankers or other vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
- Escalation of tensions between the US and Iran
- UAE and US response to the attacks
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (8)
- CBS News — Live Updates: UAE accuses Iran of attacks in Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas are "goal number one"
- AP News — 2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East
- Fox News — Iran targets tankers in ‘unprovoked attacks’ in Strait of Hormuz, UAE says
- Reuters — UAE's ADNOC says one of its vessels came under attack while transiting Hormuz
- Bloomberg — Hormuz Ship Attacks Mount as US Vows to Cripple Iran’s Economy
- The Times of Israel — After another vessel was attacked in Hormuz, presidential adviser vows UAE will defend its navigation rights
- CNN — Live updates: US-Iran war; Trump says he ‘did the right thing’ and would ‘never apologize’
- The Hill — Iran attacks third UAE tanker within a week
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