World News updates: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says Hormuz reopening depends on US conditions
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. (REUTERS File)
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Saturday that re-opening the Strait of Hormuz is not related to Iran-Oman negotiations but is conditional on the US accepting Iran’s conditions. Also, the US Senate voted 86-11 to advance a sanctions bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India, China and three other countries over their purchases of Russian oil and gas. The Senate also narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as Trump’s attorney general, while a helicopter battling a major wildfire in Utah crashed and Trump announced a $3 billion federal investment in critical minerals and battery manufacturing.
Here’s a look at today’s top world developments:
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US Senate advances bill that could trigger 100% tariffs on India
The Senate voted 86-11 to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would give Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India, China, Azerbaijan, Hungary and Slovakia over their purchases of Russian oil and gas. The bill now moves to the House.
Todd Blanche confirmed as Trump’s attorney general
Senate Republicans narrowly confirmed Trump’s former personal lawyer as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, overcoming concerns over his independence and handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
Helicopter crashes while fighting Utah wildfire
A helicopter assisting firefighting operations at Utah’s Fishlake fire crashed near Richfield. Officials had not confirmed the condition of the two crew members. The fire has burned about 165 square miles and was 19 per cent contained.
Trump announces $3 billion US push for critical minerals
Trump announced federal backing for critical-mineral mining, battery manufacturing and magnet production, calling the effort a national security priority amid concerns over US supply-chain vulnerabilities.
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