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US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
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US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

  • By ADAM SCHRECK, BEN FINLEY and SAM METZ - Associated Press
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The U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates, a key American ally, said it had come under attack from Iran on Monday, the first since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April. The attacks appeared to be in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest efforts to reopen the strategic strait. The U.S. military said two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the strait on Monday. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned early Tuesday on X that both the U.S. and the UAE “should be wary of being dragged back into quagmire.”

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
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Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

  • By ADAM SCHRECK, MELANIE LIDMAN and CARA ANNA - Associated Press

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday. He says the project aims to assist “neutral and innocent” countries affected by the Iran war. Iran has rejected it. Trump also says ongoing discussions with Iran could lead to positive outcomes. Two ships around the strait were attacked on Sunday, according to the British military. Meanwhile, Tehran is reviewing a U.S. response to its proposal to end the war and says nuclear issues are not included.

President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
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President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war

  • By AAMER MADHANI, SARAH EL DEEB and CARA ANNA - Associated Press
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President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed skepticism it would be acceptable. He mentioned this on Saturday before boarding Air Force One. Iran reportedly shared a 14-point proposal via Pakistan. Trump rejected a previous proposal this week, but conversations continue, and a three-week ceasefire is holding. Meanwhile, the health of imprisoned Iranian rights lawyer Narges Mohammadi is at high risk, according to her family. The U.S. has warned shipping companies about possible sanctions for paying Iran to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has also hanged two men convicted of spying for Israel.

Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
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Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war

  • By TOQA EZZIDIN, MUNIR AHMED and COLLIN BINKLEY - Associated Press
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U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries. Trump told reporters Friday at the White House that Iran wants to make a deal but he says they are asking for things he can’t agree to. Trump did not elaborate on what he sees as the proposal’s shortcomings. The president said negotiations have continued by phone after he called off his envoys’ trip to Pakistan last week. He expressed frustration with Iran’s leadership, describing it as fractured. The shaky three-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears to be still holding.