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U.S. and Iran Escalate Strait Tensions | Baton Rouge News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating as missile threats fly back and forth, with Washington demanding Iran publicly affirm the Strait of Hormuz remains open — a claim Tehran rejects, insisting it controls the waterway. The flare-up follows U.S. airstrikes and Iranian retaliation sparked by Iran’s attack on three ships in the strait. President Trump declared a ceasefire via social media while warning of thousands of missiles aimed at Iran, citing threats against his life that surfaced during the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — Iran’s late Supreme Leader. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, now Iran’s new Supreme Leader, vowed revenge, declaring it the will of the Iranian people. U.S. officials suspect rogue hard-liners are undermining the ceasefire, while Iran insists its government is unified. Talks are underway in Oman with Qatari mediation, but time is running out — Trump has options if negotiations fail. Iran also denies U.S. claims of violating the interim oil deal and insists only it can control activity in the Strait, including demining. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues urging ships to avoid Iranian waters and demands Iran surrender its enriched uranium stockpile — a condition Iran refuses to accept. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/98bb64c7243796cc