President Donald Trump has been trying to force Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for months, turning to everything from airstrikes and naval blockades to negotiations and threats to destroy a “whole civilization.”

US President Donald Trump has formally told Congress that Washington has resumed what he described as “limited defensive strikes” against Iran, Politico and the New York Times reported on Monday.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that America is “taking over” the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, and will act as the “guardian angel” of the key waterway “and get paid for it.” Tehran has earlier declared the strait closed, blaming “hostile actions” by US forces.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, an influential ally of President Donald Trump and advocate of hawkish US foreign policy, has died unexpectedly aged 71, his office said.

Iran will not allow the US to violate the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with impunity, Tehran’s top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf has said.

Washington said it struck hundreds of Iranian military targets, further undermining hopes of preserving the interim peace agreement.

Iran has warned that Arab states in the Middle East are legitimate targets for retaliatory strikes because they host US military bases.

U.S. media reports claim Israel shared intelligence alleging a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump. The reports surfaced amid renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities, diplomatic talks in Oman, and rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has not publicly confirmed the allegations and negotiations continue.

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Donald Trump's decision to pursue a peace deal with Iran instead of further escalation has sparked global debate. Supporters argue the agreement prevented a wider Middle East conflict, while critics view it as a concession. The outcome could shape Trump's legacy and the future of regional stability.

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