Iran issued dramatic new demands around the reopening of the Strait. Yemen’s military attacked the country’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. And Turkey’s Kurdish peace bill won approval in parliament.
The UAE has confirmed a direct attack on two of its oil tankers by Iranian missiles in the vital Strait of Hormuz. In a strongly worded statement, the UAE condemned the “blatant attack” and declared it reserves the right to respond and protect its territory.
Iran’s politburo-like body known as the Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the United States “corrects its behavior.”
The United States must never threaten Iran again, the statement said, and must permanently end the war with Iran and its armed allies in the region. The U.S. must lift the naval blockade of Iranian ports and withdraw its military from the area. It also must “completely compensate” Iran for war damage, lift sanctions and “unconditionally” release frozen assets.
Yeah, no, that won’t happen.
Iran has said it was close to reaching a separate deal with Oman to manage the strait, which runs between the two countries. They won’t let US or Israeli ships through, and will likely charge fees.
IRGC spokesperson: reopening the Strait of Hormuz hinges on the U.S. accepting Iran’s terms and halting interference in talks.
“The Strait of Hormuz is no longer merely an economic waterway for us; it is a source of power.” pic.twitter.com/13iXBjlrMx
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) August 8, 2026
Additionally, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey formed a NATO-like pact. An attack on one is an attack on all.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. An attack on one is now an attack on all three. Riyadh lit its landmarks in the three flags. pic.twitter.com/dKDot6ODy2
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) August 8, 2026
