Trump says no talks with Iran, Strait of Hormuz ‘open and operating’; UAE halts all trade with Iran - 8 key developments 1. Trump looms over negotiations to reopen Strait of Hormuz 2. Egypt says Iran-Oman agreement could open door to Iran-US deal 3. Ship traffic drops significantly in Strait of Hormuz 4. Trump shares AI-generated image declaring Strait of Hormuz "NEW US Territory" amid tensions with Iran 5. "We will correct delusions of this deluded man": Iran hits back at Trump's assertion over Hormuz as "NEW US Territory" 6. Iran speaker slams Trump Officials, says ‘Squeezing Iran’ won’t work 7. UAE halts all trade with Iran 8. Crude oil prices fuel inflation concerns
August 19, 2026 2.5K
