Iran-US war latest: Trump warns Tehran ‘we will take over your country’ if the Strait of Hormuz is closed

Key Points:

• US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with military takeover if it closes the Strait of Hormuz again, following Iran's recent restrictions on maritime traffic amid Israel-Hezbollah clashes.
• High-level peace talks between the US and Iran began in Switzerland, with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar reporting "encouraging progress" despite a rocky start marked by Iranian negotiators walking out over Trump's insults.
• The negotiations aim to establish mechanisms to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and to enforce a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, though Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly plans to undermine the peace deal.
• A new poll shows 92% of Israelis believe Iran has won the conflict, with widespread skepticism about the US-Iran deal and concerns over Israel's long-term security.
• Separately, an explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility injured dozens and left 18 missing, though authorities reported no public safety threat from the incident.