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Iran holds Hormuz shut on steep U.S. demands as Trump says he is ‘low-keying it’

Sunday, August 9, 2026Developing

World Desk

Energy markets context amid Hormuz disruption — Illustrative markets chart (site media) — oil/energy context for Hormuz closure; not a Strait photo

What's confirmed

Riyadh on Saturday condemned the attacks by the Houthis, who it said had attacked the kingdom since July 13 and shipping vessels since July 22.

What's still developing

Further court action and how much of the order can take effect remain open.

Sources

NBC News — Araghchi Sunday no-talks line; SNSC conditions; Oman talks caveat link
The Straits Times / AFP — Trump Axios “low-keying it” / semi-negotiating quotes; Hormuz delay context link
ISW — Aug. 9 Iran update: SNSC leadership moves; Babai freedom-of-navigation threat; Araghchi Oman “final stages” caveat link