US Politics LIVE Updates: Trump pledges to strike Iran ‘hard’
Donald Trump has vowed to strike Iran 'hard' amid rising tensions, while shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly. The report also touches on ongoing geopolitical friction regarding the Falkland Islands.
Why it matters
Escalating rhetoric and disruptions in critical shipping lanes pose risks to global oil prices and international security.
- 6.07am . First published August 31, 2026 - 8.30pm
Key Updates pin 06.07am That’s all folks pin 08.05pm Trump vows US will strike ‘hard’ against Iran pin 08.18pm Move to reverse Trump renaming Lake Ontario pin 08.10pm Global oil price spike pin 08.00pm Good morning downChevron Show more Latest posts pin PINNED POST downArrow Go to latest 06.07am That’s all folks Tilli Andrew shares Share post That's where we'll wrap up today's rolling coverage of US politics and the Middle East conflict.
Here are the key developments from today:
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Share post Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged to a fraction of normal levels, with just five vessels recorded passing through the waterway on Monday.
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