Wendy Sherman, a former US deputy secretary of state, warns that Iran could control the Strait of Hormuz for the foreseeable future, or even forever. She argues that additional economic pressure from President Donald Trump is unlikely to force Iran’s leadership to give in. Sherman also addresses a forthcoming summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Her remarks include Russia sanctions legislation passed by the Senate that is awaiting action in the House.

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Donald Trump claimed that the United States has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz, saying, “We own it.” He also warned that Iran’s actions would be met with force. Talks appear stalled as both sides take harder positions. Oil prices have been rising while traders remain unsure whether an agreement can be reached. Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall reports on the continuing tensions and their market impact.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 14:30

Strong forecasts from CoreWeave and Super Micro lift U.S. stock futures and revive enthusiasm for the artificial-intelligence trade. Investors are waiting for key CPI data to gauge inflation. The IEA is raising concerns about global oil inventories as the United States and Iran take harder positions over the Strait of Hormuz. Citi’s Andrew Hollenhorst looks ahead to the CPI release and what it could mean for the Federal Reserve’s policy debate.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 13:33

The United States and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have each reported attacks on shipping in strategically important waterways. The incidents took place in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz and at the Red Sea entrance. Washington said a Navy helicopter launched two missiles to disable the steering gear of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel after it repeatedly ignored warnings over an alleged breach of a naval blockade. Houthi-run Saba news agency meanwhile reported that an attack in the Red Sea killed three Pakistani citizens. Negotiations aimed at ending the Iran war have reached an impasse.

CCNA2026-08-12 12:52

Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy reports from the White House on the latest developments. The report concerns an alleged Iranian threat targeting President Donald Trump in Turkey. Its headline portrays Trump as bringing out the “BIG GUNS,” using emphatic language to describe his response. The item presents the alleged threat as the central focus of the update.

FFox News2026-08-12 12:30

President Donald Trump claimed that the United States had “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington and Tehran have hardened their positions as negotiations over the critical waterway remain deadlocked. Separately, strong results from companies supplying artificial-intelligence infrastructure revived demand for technology stocks. CoreWeave surged in premarket trading after sales growth exceeded expectations, while US futures also moved higher as traders awaited a key US event.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 12:06

A vessel tracker is showing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The newly appointed secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the waterway would remain closed unless the United States changes its behavior and accepts Iran’s conditions for ending the war. The statement places continued pressure on shipping through the strategic strait.

RReuters2026-08-12 11:51

President Donald Trump said the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz. His claim came as Washington and Tehran took harder positions in stalled negotiations over the waterway. Speaking at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, Trump said, “We own it,” and warned that any Iranian action could bring a forceful response. July US consumer-price data is due to draw attention, with higher oil prices raising concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to increase interest rates. Treasury markets are also in focus.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 11:04

Fresh speculation over the whereabouts of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has deepened perceptions of a power vacuum in Iran. Disputes among political factions are becoming more pronounced and increasingly spilling into the open. Bloomberg’s Patrick Sykes examines the situation. The item also notes a correction replacing an incorrect image in a graphic.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 10:36

The United States has not yet achieved the results it wanted from its war on Iran, despite its military power, according to Paul Musgrave, an associate professor of government at Georgetown University in Qatar. He describes the conflict as a contest over which side will blink first. Musgrave says the decisive question is how long Washington or Tehran can withstand economic or political damage. Their willingness to endure that pain reflects how far each is prepared to go for a better deal.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 10:30

Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports new information about an Iranian threat targeting President Donald Trump’s life. The report also addresses the status of the conflict and carries the claim that the United States is in “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz. The story focuses on the reported threat to Trump and the ongoing situation around the strategic waterway.

FFox News2026-08-12 10:00

“Insight with Haslinda Amin” examines major stories shaping markets and global affairs. Asian stocks are being buoyed by enthusiasm over artificial intelligence, while crude prices extend their gains. The program also considers doubts surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump has said Iran is going “fine” and that the waterway is under control, framing the situation in a more upbeat tone.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 06:39

Global markets are watching the Strait of Hormuz as uncertainty grows over any agreement to reopen the crucial shipping route. President Trump says the United States “totally controls” the strait, while Iran insists it will stay closed until its conditions are met. The US also says it fired on a vessel accused of breaching the blockade. Pakistan’s interior minister is traveling to Iran for talks. Oil prices are extending their gains as traders weigh the possibility of a prolonged disruption, while investors await US core CPI data.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 06:38

Shari Feehan, the mother of US soldier Tyler Feehan, speaks about her son after he was killed in an Iranian attack. Tyler’s fiancée, Claire Fletcher, joins her in discussing the impact he had on others and the legacy he left behind. Their comments focus on his enthusiasm for life and the meaning of his service. The two women share their memories in an interview on “The Story.”

FFox News2026-08-12 06:15

US President Donald Trump has again claimed that Washington has complete control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States “owns” the vital waterway. He warned that Iran would be “blown away” if it challenged the US. Tehran has said it will not reopen the strait until Washington meets several demands, including war reparations and an end to sanctions. The statements highlight the sharp confrontation over the waterway’s future.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 04:01

U.S. stocks finished lower as investors focused on concerns about Iran’s position regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Technology shares declined during the session. Alternative asset managers moved higher on partnerships linked to artificial intelligence. The market’s optimism about a peaceful U.S.-Iran outcome weakened.

RReuters2026-08-12 00:31

Pakistan’s interior minister has met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as part of mediation aimed at ending the conflict between the United States and Iran. The contacts come as indications grow that Tehran and Washington could be nearing an agreement. Qatar says separate Iranian-Omani discussions over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are at an advanced stage. Former senior US diplomat Alan Eyre told Al Jazeera that Iran and Oman have agreed to a temporary separation of traffic routes.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-11 23:47

The program examines the intersection of politics and global business. Former US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman warns that the increasingly hardened rhetoric between Washington and Tehran could leave Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz for the foreseeable future, possibly forever. Representative Jennifer McClellan says she has not received a response from House Speaker Mike Johnson after requesting hearings with major artificial-intelligence executives. The segment also addresses the US weapons situation.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 23:38

President Trump outlined the current strategy toward Iran, including maintaining existing economic pressure, escalating those measures and taking military action if necessary. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea on August 11, killing at least three crew members. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has left at least 130 people dead as rescuers search for survivors. A Syrian court sentenced ousted President Assad and his brother to death in absentia over alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes during the country’s nearly 14-year conflict.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-11 22:44

Retired Marine Corps Gen. Arnold Punaro warns that the current state of the US-Iran conflict feels like “Groundhog Day.” He discusses the United States’ economic blockade of Iran and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s humanitarian pardon for a US Marine. Punaro made the comments on “America Reports,” where the conflict and related security issues were examined.

FFox News2026-08-11 22:15

Dozens of water plants across the United States have reported cyberattacks since the start of summer. Authorities identify Iran as the likely culprit, while the incidents expose questions about weak protection of critical infrastructure. The attacks alarmed officials because they struck systems relied on daily by millions of Americans. They have also prompted scrutiny over who should be held responsible for lax security. The United States has roughly 152,000 public drinking-water systems and more than 16,000 wastewater treatment facilities.

DDW News2026-08-11 22:03

Pakistan’s defense minister said Iran and the United States are nearing some form of agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. His comments came as both sides appeared to reinforce their positions in negotiations that have remained deadlocked for a long period. Noam Raydan, a senior fellow at the Near East Institute, said available data indicates the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea will continue to serve as essential choke points.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 21:46

Vessel-tracking data shows traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz. The newly appointed secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the waterway would stay closed unless the United States changes its conduct and accepts Iran’s conditions for ending the war. The statement keeps attention focused on whether shipping through the strategic passage can resume.

RReuters2026-08-11 20:39

Pakistan’s defense minister says the United States and Iran are nearing “some sort of arrangement” concerning the Strait of Hormuz. His comments came even as both sides appeared to toughen their positions in negotiations that have remained deadlocked for a long time. Khawaja Asif told reporters in Islamabad that developments were moving in favor of peace, but he offered no details of a breakthrough. The program examines the state of the talks, while eToro CEO Yoni Assia discusses the company’s earnings report.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-11 20:32