- James Carville predicted the comprehensive and total defeat of Trumpism, while also noting the economic turmoil caused by the war on Iran.
- Donald Trump warned Iran of consequences regarding its nuclear ambitions, leveraging diplomatic efforts in Doha while addressing Israel's actions in Lebanon.
- Trump proposed that the Syrian President oversee efforts for containing Hezbollah, while his criticism of Netanyahu impacted ongoing US-Iran talks.
Trump claims Hormuz is new U.S. territory and supports the Syrian government by lifting sanctions, amid Iranian threats to control shipping.
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What happened
Trump claims Hormuz is new U.S. territory and supports the Syrian government by lifting sanctions, amid Iranian threats to control shipping.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump escalates tensions by claiming Hormuz as US territory and supports Syria by lifting sanctions.1 source
Trump terminates broad US sanctions on Syria and appoints Tom Barrack as special envoy.1 source
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Trump proposed that the Syrian President oversee efforts for containing Hezbollah, while his criticism of Netanyahu impacted ongoing US-Iran talks.Also in this story
- Al-Sharaa claimed Golan Heights was Syrian territory, while Netanyahu vowed to prevent Iran's atomic bombs.
- Israel Katz visited southern Syria with Netanyahu present, delivering a message to Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- Peace and security talks are underway regarding border issues between Lebanon and Syria.
- Iran's situation in Syria is being compared to past events, referencing Trump's unilateral ceasefire.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Ahmed al-Sharaa
President of Syria since 2025
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Syria
country in West Asia
Related events
- Talks between the US and Iran remain ambiguous, while the Houthi movement threatens Saudi shipping in the region.
- Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump has issued threats regarding infrastructure targets in the area. Houthis are also attacking shipping in the Red Sea.
- Trump's attacks led to Iran retaliating by cutting off vital shipping lane access through Hormuz, causing oil price hikes.
- Trump balances pressure and engagement as Iran threatens shipping near Hormuz and Bahrain faces attacks.
- Iran resumes attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz despite a recent diplomatic agreement with the US.