Trump calls for naval coalition to open Strait of Hormuz: Can it work?

Analysts say US president's solution to secure the strait is fraught with problems.

Iran war exposes fragility of Gulf-Asia supply chains

Since the Iran war began late last month, it has threatened shipping across the Middle East’s two most important maritime chokepoints – the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb – through which much of Asia’s energy imports and manufactured exports flow. For Gulf states and their major trading partners in Asia, the conflict is forcing a hard question: what, if anything, can protect supply chains if US security guarantees can no longer be taken for granted? Analysts say the usual answers –...

By Tom Hussain

Iran war: Trump calls for securing Hormuz as conflict widens

US President Donald Trump claimed "many countries" along with the US will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Iran threatened retaliation if its oil infrastructure is attacked. DW has the latest.

'Only defending our people': Iran dismisses Trump's claim on 'wanting a deal', says 'no reason for talks'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed Donald Trump's claims of seeking a deal, stating Iran has no reason to talk with Americans due to past "negative experiences". He asserted Iran's strength and that they're only "defending its people", while also noting countries are negotiating for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

By TOI World Desk

Iran denies asking for ceasefire after Trump says it wants deal - The Straits Times

Iran denies asking for ceasefire after Trump says it wants deal  The Straits Times

Iran rejects talks with US after Trump claims it wants deal

Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran sees no reason to negotiate with Washington, dismissing U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran is seeking a deal to end the conflict. 'W...

Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pressures allies to secure oil chokepoint - thecitizen.co.tz

Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pressures allies to secure oil chokepoint  thecitizen.co.tz