As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.

President Donald Trump has given Iran until Monday evening to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to attack power plants if the demand is not met.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led Iran to impose a USD 2 million toll for ships passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and gas shipments.

The United Kingdom will allow the U.S. to use British military bases to carry out strikes against Iranian missile sites being used to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.K. government spokesperson confirmed Friday.

Gen. Michel Yakovleff is a frequent guest on French news programs known for blunt assertions and colorful language.

Although Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said there had not been an official U.S. request to Tallinn for help, he pointed to President Donald Trump’s broader call for NATO allies to provide assistance.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that his country would not consider helping to secure the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian influence in the “current context.” The United States has pressed France and other NATO members to help facilitate the free flow of oil tankers and other vessels through the tiny,

As the war with Iran intensifies, Trump is demanding that allies help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And, a federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies.