← Back to headlines Trump Claims Strait of Hormuz as US Territory, Threatens Oman Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social declaring the Strait of Hormuz as "new US territory" and reportedly threatened to bomb Oman over its dealings with Iran regarding the strait. This move sparked outrage from Iran and international diplomats, with Iran asserting its rights to manage the waterway.
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Quebec Separatists Won’t Hold Independence Vote Until Trump Is Gone A separatist party leading in polls ahead of an October election in Quebec says it would only hold a referendum on breaking away from Canada after Donald Trump leaves the White House.
By Mathieu Dion
Read full article → NYT Mostly Factual 4h ago
Trump Honors a Teenage Lifeguard and Takes Aim at a CNN Reporter President Trump told a journalist to “be quiet” at a White House event for a California lifeguard and a boy he saved.
By Ali Watkins
Read full article → le-monde High 48m ago
Quebec's separatist party rules out an independence vote while Trump in power Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, whose party is out of power but is favored to win Quebec's October elections, said 'this would be the worst possible time to reflect on our future because of Trump.'
Read full article → wapo Mostly Factual 7h ago
Assuming why military personnel serve ignores a basic fact Trump’s comments about recent U.S. casualties, and some responses, misunderstand military service.
By Gian Gentile
Read full article → Fox News Mixed 3h ago
White House tears into Ossoff with brutal takedown after jab at key Trump aide: ‘Lightweight loser’ Jon Ossoff's campaign rally comments about Trump aide Natalie Harp sparked accusations of sexism from conservatives and White House officials.
Read full article → Al Jazeera Mostly Factual 6h ago
Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time? The US president threatened to bomb Oman over Hormuz, with US-Iran peace negotiations in a deadlock.
Read full article → cbc High 3h ago
U.S., Iran each dig in on Strait of Hormuz positions as their tenuous pact officially expires President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. has no planned talks with Iran, and none were scheduled, as Iran's top negotiator said the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the U.S. meets the conditions of an interim deal inked in June.
Read full article → ukrainska-pravda 7h ago
FT: Trump representative held secret meeting with Kremlin officials in St Petersburg The Financial Times has learned that Rodney Mims Cook Jr, chairman of the US Commission of Fine Arts, undertook a "quiet diplomatic mission" to St Petersburg this summer to meet Russian officials at the request of US President Donald Trump.
By Ulyana Krychkovska-Bogdanova,STANISLAV POHORILOV
Read full article → SCMP Mostly Factual 1h ago
Trump posts map with Hormuz as ‘new US territory’, says no Iran talks planned US President Donald Trump said that Tuesday that no talks with Iran were under way or scheduled, as he posted a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as a new American territory in a fresh jibe at Tehran.
Trump has been pressing his threat to claim sovereignty over the crucial energy waterway as the nearly six-month-old Iran war grinds on with little sign of resolution.
Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner had said on Monday that the United States and Iran were having “very positive and acti...
By Agence France-Presse
Read full article → DW High 2h ago
Middle East: No talks or conversations with Iran, Trump says Trump also claimed that the Strait of Hormuz was "open and operating," contrary to Iranian reports. Meanwhile, Syria, the US and Turkey condemned Israeli strikes on a Syrian airbase. Follow DW for more.
Read full article → The Independent Mostly Factual 3h ago
Quebec separatists won’t hold independence referendum until Trump leaves office Trump’s tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st U.S. state have complicated the separatist case in Quebec
By Rob Gillies
Read full article → forbes 4h ago
Trump Labels Map Of Strait Of Hormuz ‘New U.S. Territory’ After Passing 60-Day Deadline For Deal The president labeled the Strait a new territory in an image of a map posted on Truth Social.
By Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff
Read full article → Business Insider Mostly Factual 5h ago
Renaming Florida's Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump cost an estimated $5.5 million. Take a look at the changes. Florida's Palm Beach International Airport is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images ; Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Florida's Palm Beach International Airport is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
The name changed on July 9, and its IATA code changed from "PBI" to "DJT" on August 18.
The change, including new signage with the presidential seal, will cost an estimated $5.5 million.
President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed interest ...
Read full article → EL PAIS Mostly Factual 9h ago
A government of multimillionaires: Trump appointed 57 officials worth as much as $100 million The US president has surrounded himself with investment bankers and business executives who have amassed great wealth
By Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno
Read full article → Yahoo Mostly Factual 1h ago
Appeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
Read full article → Times of India Mostly Factual 1h ago
Trollmeister Trump takes his cartographic aggression to Hormuz
By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA
Read full article → hindustan-times Mostly Factual 1h ago
Donald Trump ‘threatened to bomb Oman’ over Hormuz deal with Iran: Report This came even as Iran said it was close to a deal with Oman on managing shipping through Hormuz, saying they were working on a joint statement for the same.
Read full article → irish-independent 1h ago
Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut
By Parisa Hafezi and Katharine Jackson
Read full article → cyprus-mail 3h ago
Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that talks between the U.S. and Iran were neither taking place nor scheduled but the Strait of Hormuz was open, while Iran said the shipping route would remain closed until the U.S. fulfilled the terms of an interim deal. “There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, […]
Read full article → jerusalem-post Mostly Factual 5h ago
Tehran readies to crush renewed unrest, risking war to maintain control in Strait of Hormuz A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that Iran would shift to a “fully offensive” posture after Washington ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement.
Read full article → ndtv Mostly Factual 7h ago
Iran's Top Negotiator Demands US To Lift Blockade To Open Hormuz Iran and Oman, both coastal states on Hormuz, have for weeks been discussing the future of navigation through the strait, with Tehran saying the geographical coordinates of the route envisaged by both countries "have been agreed upon".
Read full article → Dawn Mostly Factual 8h ago
White House attacks CNN reporter for question on Trump aide The White House on Monday lashed out at a CNN reporter after she asked a question about US President Donald Trump’s relationship with an aide, in the latest in a series of attacks on female journalists.
During an event in the Oval Office, reporter Kristen Holmes asked Trump to respond to comments by a Democratic lawmaker about the president’s executive assistant Natalie Harp, 35.
“Someday, your children will come across your disgusting and inhumane question,” the White House’s “Rapid Response...
By [email protected] (AFP)
Read full article → channel-news-asia Mostly Factual 4h ago
Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory
Read full article → The Week Mostly Factual 3h ago
Judge bars Trump from keeping FBI HQ in DC A congressionally approved 2023 plan would move the headquarters to Maryland
By Peter Weber, The Week US
Read full article → the-journal 4h ago
Andy Burnham says he is not embarrassed about hoax Trump aide message exchange The UK prime minister was in contact with an unknown individual pretending to be top White House aide Susie Wiles, but he became suspicious.
Read full article → Moscow Times Mostly Factual 5h ago
Trump Ballroom Commissioner Held Diplomatic Talks With Kremlin Aide – FT White House officials reportedly “hoped unlikely envoys” such as Rodney Mims Cook Jr. could “help break the diplomatic deadlock” in Ukraine peace talks.
Read full article → express-tribune Mostly Factual 10h ago
Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency: poll 80% of Americans think US involvement in Iran 'will go on for an extended period of time', according to poll
By
Reuters
Read full article → Daily Sabah Mixed 1h ago
Trump, Canada's Carney hold talks as US tariff deadline nears Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday as Ottawa sought to head off a new round of American tariffs on Canadian goods just hours befo...
Read full article → zerohedge Low 5h ago
Trump Posts Map Depicting Hormuz As 'New' US Territory, Just After Latest Tanker Attack By Iranians Trump Posts Map Depicting Hormuz As 'New' US Territory, Just After Latest Tanker Attack By Iranians
Yet another attack has occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, this time on a foreign tanker on an outbound transit route, which Iran and Oman claim to directly oversee and administer according to the terms of the Oman deal for managing the strait which is still being finalized.
UK Maritime Trade Operations says Tuesday that the unknown projectile caused engine-room damage and a crew ca...
By Tyler Durden
Read full article → punch-ng Mostly Factual 4h ago
Trump declares Strait of Hormuz new US territory in social media post Donald Trump declares the Strait of Hormuz a “new US territory” in a social media post, escalating tensions with Iran over the strategic waterway.
Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-declares-strait-of-hormuz-new-us-territory-in-social-media-post/
By Punch Newspapers
Read full article → Tehran Times Low 1h ago
Trump’s threat to bomb Oman triggers backlash across Arab world and US TEHRAN — Donald Trump triggered international backlash after threatening military strikes against Oman, reportedly punishing the Persian Gulf nation for negotiating a maritime traffic arrangement with Iran.
Read full article → vanguard-ng Mixed 1h ago
Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory This is not the first time that Trump, faced with a foreign policy obstacle, has threatened to annex foreign territory.
The post Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Henry Oduah
Read full article → protothema-en Mixed 4h ago
Trump strikes again: No talks with Iran, Strait of Hormuz open and operating normally All mines have been removed or detonated, the US president wrote, referring to the strait – Earlier, Tehran had made clear that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US complies with the terms of the agreement
The post Trump strikes again: No talks with Iran, Strait of Hormuz open and operating normally appeared first on ProtoThema English.
By Newsroom
Read full article → civil-ge Mostly Factual 8h ago
Georgia Among Over 40 Countries Flagged in White House Report Over Risk of Illegal Transshipment of Chinese Goods Georgia was among more than 40 countries identified in a White House report as being associated with elevated risks of illegal transshipment of goods to the United States to evade U.S. tariffs on Chinese products. According to the report titled “The Great Transshipment Scam,” Chinese goods subject to high U.S. tariffs are increasingly being routed …
By Civil.ge
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Why this mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for oil shipments, and Trump's declaration of it as US territory, coupled with halting Iran talks, significantly escalates tensions in an already volatile region. This could lead to increased military confrontations, disrupt global energy markets, and further destabilize US-Iran relations, with potential ripple effects on international diplomacy and trade.
The Story What 71 sources agree on, dispute, and miss
What sources agree onDonald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory' via a map posted on Truth Social. Trump stated that no talks with Iran are currently underway or planned. The 60-day deadline for a peace deal between the US and Iran has expired. Iran maintains that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US meets certain conditions. Key claims5 agreed · 1 unverified
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Trump posted a map on Truth Social depicting the Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory'.
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Trump stated that no talks with Iran are taking place or planned.
agreed · DW vanguard-ng aktuality-sk delfi-lt cbc +4
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Trump threatened to bomb Oman due to its negotiations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qa, stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US fulfills conditions of an interim agreement.
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Trump claimed the Strait of Hormuz is 'open and operating' and all mines have been removed or detonated.
agreed · DW aktuality-sk hindustan-times protothema-en cyprus-mail
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A recent tanker attack occurred in the Strait of Hormuz by Iranians.
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Where they divergeStatus and safety of the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump claims the Strait is 'open and operating' and mines have been removed.
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Iran's top negotiator states the Strait remains shut until US conditions are met, citing ongoing blockade.
Trump's threats against Oman
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Trump threatened to bomb Oman due to its negotiations with Iran over the Strait's administration.
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Trump's threats against Oman are unlikely to lead to actual bombing, despite the expired negotiation deadline.
Coverage gapsDetails of the specific conditions Iran demands for opening the Strait of Hormuz
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Missing DW vanguard-ng aktuality-sk +1
The nature and content of the interim agreement between the US and Iran that expired
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bloomberg NYT le-monde wapo nzz Fox News dr-dk yle-uutiset Al Jazeera cbc Status and safety of the Strait of Hormuz Trump's threats against Oman Details of the specific conditions Iran demands for opening the Strait of Hormuz The nature and content of the interim agreement between the US and Iran that expired
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Show all (4 more) Story evolutionThe narrative shifted from the mere expiration of a peace deal and cessation of talks to a more aggressive stance by Trump, characterized by the territorial claim and threats, which was met with strong condemnation from Iran.
Expiration of MoU and Initial Statements Aug 18 morning
The 60-day deadline for a US-Iran peace agreement expired, leading to initial statements from Trump halting talks and Iran insisting on the Strait's closure.
Trump's Hormuz Declaration Aug 18 early afternoon
Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social declaring the Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory', further escalating tensions.
Conflicting Claims and Threats Aug 18 mid-afternoon
Conflicting reports emerged regarding the Strait's operational status, with Trump claiming it was open and Iran insisting on its closure. Reports also surfaced about Trump threatening Oman.
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Source Outleti General editorial lean of the outlet Storyi How they covered this specific story Tone Factuality The Independent center-left left neutral Mostly Factual links Quebec separatism to Trump's policies
NYT center-left left neutral Mostly Factual highlights Trump's attack on CNN reporter
Coverage leans: center-left
The coverage leans center-left, with many outlets focusing on the provocative nature of Trump's statements and the potential for increased tensions, while some right-leaning outlets emphasize his strong stance.
wapo center-left left analytical Mostly Factual critiques Trump's comments on military service
EL PAIS center-left left neutral Mostly Factual highlights Trump administration's wealthy officials
Moscow Times center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual reports Trump aide's diplomatic talks with Kremlin
der-standard center-left center-left neutral — reports Trump attacking journalist
politiken center-left center-left analytical Mostly Factual frames Trump as 'stuck' in Iran, shifting to North Korea
index-hr center-left center-left urgent — highlights Trump's threat to bomb Oman
cbc center-left center-left neutral High reports both US and Iran positions on Strait
der-spiegel center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual focuses on Rosie O'Donnell's criticism of Trump
newsbeast center-left center-left neutral — reports Trump citing FBI data on crime rates
Business Insider center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual reports airport renaming cost, unrelated to Iran
iefimerida center-left center-left neutral — reports Trump's map post and persistent idea
Al Jazeera center-left center-left analytical Mostly Factual questions Trump's repeated threats to Oman
ndtv center-left center-left urgent Mostly Factual highlights Iran's demand to lift blockade
hvg center-left center-left neutral — reports on phone scams, unrelated to Trump
civil-ge center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual reports White House report on illegal transshipment
DW center center-left neutral High reports Trump's claims alongside condemnations of Israeli strikes
n1-bih center center-left neutral — reports Trump's map post without explicit bias
hotnews center center-left neutral — reports Trump's map, reiterating previous idea
Yahoo center center-left urgent Mostly Factual reports Trump's threat to bomb Oman
zdg-md center center-left urgent — highlights Iran's warning about Strait closure
the-journal center center-left neutral — reports UK PM's hoax message exchange
helsingin-sanomat center center-left neutral — discusses US loyalty survey for allies
dr-dk center center-left neutral — reports Trump's map sharing without further comment
yle-uutiset center center-left neutral — reports Disney/ABC challenging FCC, Trump pressure
ukrainska-pravda center center-left neutral — reports Trump representative's secret meeting with Kremlin
vanguard-ng center neutral neutral Mixed reports Trump's statements directly without commentary
balkan-web center neutral urgent — reports Trump's actions and increased tensions
klix-ba center neutral neutral — reports Trump's social media post factually
aktuality-sk center neutral neutral — reports Trump's statements on talks and Strait safety
delfi-lt center neutral neutral — reports Trump's statement on no talks
The Week center neutral neutral Mostly Factual reports on unrelated legal issue for Trump
bloomberg center neutral neutral High reports Quebec separatists' decision tied to Trump
cyprus-mail center neutral neutral — reports Trump's and Iran's conflicting statements
24ur center neutral neutral — reports UK PM hoax, unrelated to Iran
punch-ng center neutral urgent Mostly Factual reports Trump's declaration and escalating tensions
forbes center neutral neutral — reports Trump's map post after deadline
ruv center neutral neutral — reports Trump's decision as propaganda win for North Korea
20-minuten center neutral neutral Mostly Factual reports Trump scolding reporter at White House event
Dawn center neutral neutral Mostly Factual reports White House attack on CNN reporter
orf center neutral neutral High reports Trump attacking journalist
SCMP center neutral analytical Mostly Factual reports Iranian fishermen's struggles due to US strikes
express-tribune center neutral neutral Mostly Factual reports Trump's approval rating and US involvement in Iran
il-sole-24-ore center center neutral Mostly Factual focuses on administration's wealthy officials, not Iran
hindustan-times center center neutral Mostly Factual reports Trump's claims on talks and Hormuz
channel-news-asia center center neutral Mostly Factual reports Trump's map post factually
protothema-en center center neutral Mixed reports Trump's statements and Iran's response
Times of India center center neutral Mostly Factual reports MEA response to Trump's praise
dh-les-sports center center neutral — reports Trump's statement on Iran talks
la-vanguardia center center neutral Mostly Factual reports Trump's proclamation and increased conflict
observador center center-right urgent — reports Trump's claim and Iran's strong rebuttal
morgunbladid center center-right neutral — reports Trump's map post factually
naftemporiki center center-right neutral — reports Trump's map post on Truth Social
faz center center-right neutral — reports Trump honoring lifeguard, unrelated
die-presse center center-right neutral — reports Trump attacking journalist
svenska-dagbladet center center-right urgent — frames US-Iran conflict as no peace in sight
el-mundo center-right center-right neutral — reports Trump's claims and future intentions
nzz center-right center-right analytical — details Trump's threat to Oman over Strait administration
berlingske center-right center-right neutral — reports White House attack on CNN journalist
le-figaro center-right center-right analytical — analyzes Trump's threats, predicting no bombing
jerusalem-post center-right center-right neutral Mostly Factual reports Trump's declaration after MoU deadline
zerohedge center-right right alarmist Low reports Trump's map post after tanker attack
Fox News center-right right neutral Mixed focuses on White House attacking Ossoff, unrelated