High tensions between the US and Iran have halted diplomatic efforts regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump allegedly ignored Graham's sanctions bill, slowed Starlink connections, and lifted sanctions to help Putin.14:56
  • DOE executed a non-exclusive license with Latitude Energy Services for a project in Kemper County, Mississippi, amid Trump's support for the coal industry.14:55
• Mojtaba Khamenei →

  cleric and 3rd Supreme Leader of Iran since 2026

  • JD Vance demands meaningful commitment on Iran enrichment while political figures challenge existing policies.Mon 18:08
  • The IRGC is facing condemnation for ongoing violence, while Mojtaba Khamenei's elevation is being contested following Ali Khamenei's death.Sun 12:31
• Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps →

  military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran

  • Iran's nuclear program and economic crisis are raising regional concerns, prompting Saudi Arabia to cooperate with Israel against Houthis.14:16
  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warns of a painful response to US military strikes and claims to intercept a US MQ-1 drone over Hormuz.10:49

Related events

• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened commercial shipping and directed strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.Jul 19
• Lavrov visited Tehran, resulting in a strategic partnership treaty, while the IRGC reported a tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz.Mon 12:23
• Retaliation following U.S. strikes has led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting the global economy.Jun 7
• Iran closed and claimed sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing military hardening and proxy involvement.00:43
• US-Iran truce aims to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid global monetary policy shifts and oil price drops.Jun 17