live Iran, U.S. make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains under its control, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of “total control” over t...
Germany announced on Friday it will send two more Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, following a deal with the United States that ensures Berlin will be prioritised for receiving the latest replacements.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the agreement allows Germany to supply Ukraine with additional launchers now, followed by system components in the coming months, while securing expedited deliveries of new U.S.-made Patriots funded by Berlin.
The move comes as Ukraine faces increasing aerial attacks from Russia this summer, with Patriot systems playing a key role in intercepting ballistic missiles.
Germany has already supplied three Patriot units to Ukraine and confirmed that the new deliveries will not impact its NATO defence commitments.
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has increased the strategic importance of Bab al-Mandab, raising fears that instability in both waterways could trigger a wider global energy and trade crisis.
Iran and the United States remain at loggerheads over efforts to agree a permanent end to the war in the Gulf, according to a senior Iranian source who said there had been no progress in talks to revive the interim deal agreed in June and define a timeframe to implement it.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains under its control, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of “total control” over the strategic waterway and insisting it will not reopen until Washington fulfils its commitments under an interim deal.
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