Israel kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory. But Iranian officials have called the comments “delusional”, insisting the US must accept “strategic defeat” as negotiations stall. Hello, and welcome to our live coverage of the United States and Israel’s war on Iran.
Stay with us for the latest news and analyses from across the Middle East and beyond. You can find our updates from Saturday, August 15, here.
Extract — continue reading at the source.
Similar stories
6 outlets
See how this story developed, hour by hour
Trump says no Iran talks planned, insists Strait of Hormuz remains open
france24.com
19.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran
nbcnews.com
17.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks
euronews.com
17.08.2026
Trump threatened Oman because of the agreement made with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz
apa.az
19.08.2026
Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Iran-US war latest: Ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump casts doubt over peace deal
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Related stories
Europe’s seas reach record heat as climate change threatens marine life
Jon Ossoff condemns Trump as ‘draft-dodging, crook president’
CBS’s 60 Minutes adds another high-profile hire after firings and exits
Boyfriend of Hayden Panettiere was at apartment when actor died
Republican House Rep caught on doorbell cam rifling through someone’s mailbox
Fenerbahce fight back against Lyon as Greenwood scores Champions League equaliser