US President Donald Trump has renewed his aspiration to make the Strait of Hormuz “an American territory”, saying the US controls it through a blockade. Hudson Institute senior fellow Brian Clark described Trump’s demand that Iran “raise the flag of surrender” as a “maximalist demand”, saying both sides are making assertions and hoping the other backs down. He said the MOU is now “a dead letter”.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-17 23:49

Co-hosts of “The Five” discuss President Donald Trump’s warning that the United States would bomb Oman if it interferes with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. They also examine his pressure on Iran as the nuclear deal memorandum approaches expiration.

FFox News2026-08-17 23:30

Trump confirmed that the United States maintains an informal channel of contact with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and urged the Iranian regime to “surrender.” US envoy Jared Kushner met Israel’s prime minister and president. The Taliban marked five years since returning to power, while the State Department said it had not improved stability. Indian students protested in New Delhi over a retest decision by the federal exam board.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-17 22:57

President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb US ally Oman if it gets in the way of his administration’s talks with Iran, according to Fox News. The US and Oman are separately negotiating with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway vital to the global economy that has been largely closed for nearly six months during the US-Iran war.

BBBC News2026-08-17 22:30

Fox News Report focuses on the end of the temporary U.S.-Iran MOU, Hollywood’s shock over actress Hayden Panettiere’s sudden death, and the start of the Tupac Shakur murder trial nearly 30 years after the rapper’s death.

FFox News2026-08-17 22:25

Donald Trump says he would bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of US talks with Iran. Oman describes itself as neutral between the two countries and has faced several Iranian strikes since the conflict began, but is now involved in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials say they are close to finalising a shipping deal with Oman.

BBBC News2026-08-17 21:45

President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb US ally Oman if it “gets in the way” of his administration’s negotiations with Iran. The US and Oman are separately seeking to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a globally important waterway that has been largely closed for nearly six months during the US-Iran war.

BBBC News2026-08-17 21:27

Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. John Teichert says pressure on Iran is mounting as the naval blockade remains in place and economic suffocation continues. He argues that, in the race against the clock, time favors the United States.

FFox News2026-08-17 21:15

Michael Allen, managing director of Beacon Global Strategies and a former national security aide to President George W. Bush, said Iranians believe they now have “a lot of new leverage” after US and Israeli strikes. He said Iran’s government is seeking to rebuild its regional influence and discussed President Trump’s decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-17 20:49

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said Oman had not behaved well but that the US could deal with it “very easily.” Asked whether Kim Jong Un had responded to overtures for talks, Trump said he had and described the development as “very positive,” without providing details.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-17 20:49

Trump confirmed informal talks with Iran’s military and urged the Iranian regime to “surrender.” The United States ordered a major reduction in the scale of joint US-South Korea exercises and called on academic institutions to prevent China from obtaining sensitive research. Taiwan’s 2027 defense budget is set to exceed NT$1 trillion for the first time. The program also examines Jiang Zemin’s political and economic legacy.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-17 20:37

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest developments in the Middle East, including President Donald Trump’s approach to a US-Iran deal and a scaling back of military exercises in South Korea. Guests include strategy advisers and Assistant US Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-17 19:46

Oil tankers and container ships remained at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. As Iran said it was working with Oman on a plan to manage shipping through the waterway, President Donald Trump again threatened Oman. The United States has demanded that the strait fully reopen.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-17 19:43

President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open and under U.S. control. He also says declaring the strait a U.S. territory would be a great idea.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-17 19:30

Fox News reports on the expiration of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement and features analysis of the conflict, including reports that Iran is preparing for a broader war.

FFox News2026-08-17 18:15

Iran says it is working with Oman to finalize a joint statement on managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has again threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructs the U.S. demand to fully reopen the waterway. The 60-day U.S.-Iran negotiating period was nearing its end, with no extension announced and the sides appearing as far apart as at the outset.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-17 18:11

Tensions between Iran and the US are rising again as the 60-day memorandum signed in June expires on Monday. Iran has reportedly said that, amid the deadlock, it will shift from a defensive policy to a fully offensive one, while President Donald Trump calls on Tehran to surrender and raise the white flag.

TTRT World2026-08-17 17:27

US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Oman if it interferes with US efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came as the 60-day US-Iran peace-talk window ended Monday without concrete plans to end the continuing conflict, while Iran said it was holding talks with Oman over the strait.

CCNN2026-08-17 17:00

Fox News reporter Trey Yingst reports on the latest developments as the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran is set to expire, saying Iran remains defiant.

FFox News2026-08-17 16:45

Fox News reports the latest developments from the White House. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., also discussed the conflict as the ceasefire between the United States and Iran expired.

FFox News2026-08-17 15:45

Fox News reports the latest developments after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal expired. Senior strategic analyst Jack Keane discusses the conflict and concerns over media coverage of the USS Abraham Lincoln.

FFox News2026-08-17 15:00

US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if it interferes with negotiations between Washington and Iran. He also says the US is in direct contact with officials from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard. Analyst Luciano Zaccara comments on the situation.

TTRT World2026-08-17 13:54

President Donald Trump told Fox News' Trey Yingst that there is “no time schedule” for a deal with Iran as the ceasefire agreement expires.

FFox News2026-08-17 13:15

Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructs developments with Iran, according to Fox News reports. The 60-day US-Iran truce, which has already been violated repeatedly, expires Monday without an agreement on how the Strait of Hormuz should be managed.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-17 13:07