Iran to close Strait of Hormuz as Trump threatens toll

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The coverage broadly agrees that there is a threat to the Strait of Hormuz, but left, centre, and right outlets diverge in framing and emphasis. Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump's actions, while right-leaning outlets emphasize the escalation of the US-Iran conflict and Trump's threats. Centre-ground coverage focuses on Iran's threat to close the strait, presenting a more neutral tone.

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Guardian World

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Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’

Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy position, not clear Donald Trump has threatened to declare the strait of Hormuz as “a territory of the United States” as his administration struggles to conclude the war with Iran. During a speech at a police academy on Long Island, New York, on Friday, the US president said he would “pretty soon” designate the waterway – a crucial …

14 Aug, 21:14

Independent World

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to hit civilian targets in Iran as US resumes Strait of Hormuz blockade

The US launched more strikes against Iran and reinstated its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday

15 Jul, 03:58

The Guardian

Trump again threatens to strike Iran’s power plants amid impasse over strait of Hormuz

US president says he will knock out all Iran’s power plants and bridges next week in bid to force Tehran to agree to a deal Middle East crisis – live updates President Donald Trump has threatened to expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not agree to a deal amid a continuing dispute over the strait of Hormuz. “Next week it gets really bad for them because next week com…

14 Jul, 23:59

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City AM

Iran to close Strait of Hormuz as Trump threatens toll

Iran’s top military command has said it will shut the Strait of Hormuz in response to alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement despite President Trump’s threats to impose a toll if the stretch of water is closed off. The Iranian leadership said the crucial shipping passage will be closed to vessel traffic as the “first [...]