JUL 23, 2026
President Donald Trump warned that the United States would hold Iran directly responsible if the Houthis continue attacking ships in the Middle East, saying the group acts as a proxy for Tehran and warning of severe military consequences.
JUL 22, 2026
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's willingness to engage with Iran through constructive negotiations while warning that any failure to uphold commitments would lead to consequences.
JUL 14, 2026
Donald Trump said Gulf countries are prepared to invest record sums in the United States and argued that America deserves compensation for safeguarding strategic maritime routes.
JUL 13, 2026
Donald Trump announced that the US will act as the "Guardian of the Hormuz Strait," keep the waterway open, reinstate the Iranian blockade, and seek a 20% reimbursement on cargo shipments.
JUN 25, 2026
JUN 25, 2026
Marco Rubio has pledged that the United States will not undermine the security of its Gulf allies during negotiations with Iran, seeking to ease concerns that a potential peace deal may grant excessive concessions to Tehran.
JUN 23, 2026
US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to extensive nuclear inspections as part of ongoing negotiations, prompting the United States to keep the strategically important Hormuz Strait open. Trump said sanctions relief funds would remain under US-controlled escrow and be used exclusively for humanitarian purchases, including food and medical supplies from American producers.
JUN 23, 2026
President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz remains open, highlighting strong oil flow and reiterating that Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon.
JUN 22, 2026
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump will continue responding to Iranian rhetoric during negotiations, emphasizing that the administration will challenge misinformation while pursuing diplomatic progress.
JUN 21, 2026
US President Donald Trump warned Iran to immediately stop its proxies in Lebanon from “causing trouble,” threatening renewed and stronger US military action if Tehran fails to act. The remarks, posted on Truth Social, come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran.
JUN 20, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his public dispute with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing her of refusing support for U.S. actions against Iran and claiming she sought to improve her political standing through renewed ties with Washington. The exchange follows Meloni's rejection of Trump's earlier remarks regarding their interaction at the G7 Summit.
JUN 16, 2026