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Trump Doubles Down On Hormuz Control Claim

US President Donald Trump has claimed the Strait of Hormuz “belongs” to the United States Navy, describing US maritime measures against Iran as a “wall of steel”….reports Asian Lite News Desk US

October 7, 2026

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Hormuz traffic remains in single digits

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to seven vessels, well below its 10-day average, while Bab el-Mandeb traffic remained comparatively stable, reports Asian Lite News Desk Shipping traffic through the Strait

September 10, 2026

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Gulf cannot rely on US alone, warns Qatar

Qatar says Gulf states must strengthen their own defences as the Iran conflict exposes risks of relying too heavily on US military protection, reports Asian Lite News Desk Gulf Arab states should

September 7, 2026

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Vance says Iran war is not a war

Vance downplays six-month Iran conflict as war, while renewed clashes, Strait of Hormuz tensions and rising fuel costs create mounting pressure on Trump, reports Asian Lite News Desk US Vice President JD

September 4, 2026

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Wedding horror as Iran war rages

A reported US strike on a wedding in Iran has intensified fears over civilian casualties as fighting spreads and tensions rise across the Middle East, reports Asian Lite News Desk The latest

September 3, 2026

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Modi backs peace efforts amid rising Iran tensions

Modi and Pezeshkian urge dialogue and regional cooperation as West Asia tensions rise, with India stressing peace, navigation rights and protection of civilians, reports Asian Lite News Desk Prime Minister Narendra Modi

August 31, 2026

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Trump Calls Strait Of Hormuz ‘NEW US Territory’ Again

US President Donald Trump has again portrayed the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW US Territory”, escalating tensions with Iran over the strategically vital waterway….reports Asian Lite News Desk Tensions between the United

August 23, 2026

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Trump Declares ‘Economic D-Day’ and Warns Iran Allies

Donald Trump announces an “Economic D-Day” against Iran, threatening severe consequences for countries supporting Tehran as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejects the campaign, reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald

August 20, 2026

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UAE Cuts All Trade, Economic Ties With Iran

UAE halts all trade and financial transactions with Iran after missiles from Iranian territory targeted maritime navigation, as regional tensions and US pressure escalate, reports Asian Lite News Desk The United Arab

August 19, 2026

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Two UAE oil tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Two vessels belonging to the UAE’s state-owned oil giant ADNOC were attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz…reports Asian Lite News Desk Two vessels belonging to the Abu Dhabi National Oil

August 14, 2026

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