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threats, including military aggression,” [Diaz-Canel](/news/2026/3/20/cuba-categorically-rejects-prospect-of-removing-diaz-canel-in-us-talks) said. “We do not want it, but it is our duty to prepare to avoid it and, if it becomes inevitable, to defeat it.” President [Donald Trump](/news/2026/3/10/trump-threatens-cuba-again-says-island-nation-may-face-friendly-takeover
Trump responded by [urging Merz to stop “interfering”](/news/2026/4/30/trump-slams-germanys-merz-again-as-rift-over-iran-war-widens) over Iran and spend more time “fixing his broken country”. The US president has also called NATO a “paper tiger” and “absolutely useless”. ## ‘Changing US objectives
threat, the status of the strait of Hormuz will remain as it was previously. Any breach of commitments by the United States will receive an appropriate response.” The UK’s Maritime Trade Operations Centre said
Trump. (Photo by ibrahim AMRO / AFP via Getty Images) /](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5255x3503+0+0/resize/1100/quality/50/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F40%2Fb7%2Ff7642c6c42a888e0c8a55c384dff%2Fgettyimages-2271123710.jpg) A supporter of Hezbollah holds a machine gun while celebrating the ceasefire with Israel as it takes effect in the sountern suburbs
Trump. (Photo by ibrahim AMRO / AFP via Getty Images) /](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5255x3503+0+0/resize/1100/quality/50/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F40%2Fb7%2Ff7642c6c42a888e0c8a55c384dff%2Fgettyimages-2271123710.jpg) A supporter of Hezbollah holds a machine gun while celebrating the ceasefire with Israel as it takes effect in the sountern suburbs
Iran war. The itinerary for the visit suggests there will be few opportunities for the media to hear the King and the US President talking to each other off-script, away from set-piece speeches
Trump agreed with Iran. "Agreements may be signed with a tie in Washington, but the price is paid in blood and destroyed homes" in northern Israel, the head of the Mateh Asher Regional council, Moshe
Trump has also said that the US will also begin destroying the mines he accuses Iran of having laid in the strait. The US president added that "at some point" an agreement on free passage
Trump, is negotiating directly with Iran. The US president is undoubtedly “briefing” Israeli officials, but is likely less than receptive to any Israeli advice given the failed Israeli promise of a quick and decisive
Iran ends, saying the island is “next” on his list of countries where he would like to see regime change. “As we achieve a historic transformation in Venezuela, we’re also looking forward
threats," he said. Sunday's activity came after the IDF said it struck Hezbollah "military structures" overnight, and accused the Iran-backed group of launching two explosive unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) towards Israel. Both Israel
Iran deemed safe, adding that military vessels were still prohibited, the official said. “We are currently verifying the recent announcement related to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, in terms of its compliance with
threat](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/19/thames-water-rescue-deal-threatened-uncertainty-prime-minister) because of a potential change in prime minister, government insiders have said. 2. ***UK politics*** | Andy Burnham drew the battle lines for the future of the Labour party on Monday
threats after three US Navy guided-missile destroyers came under attack from missiles, drones and small boats while crossing the strait. Iran’s military said it had retaliated against the US Navy vessels after
Trump was “satisfied” with the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and “understands Iran is in a very weak position”. - **This is a developing story.** Follow the liveblog [here](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/23/middle-east-crisis-live-news-us-iran-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-ships-latest-updates). ## **Leading California governor
Trump’s plans appeared to be geared more towards rescuing stranded seafarers than restoring maritime traffic in the strait. “Global observable oil inventories are starting to fall sharply, which should weigh on market sentiment more
threat from next-generation strategic weapons has become more intense and complex with the development by peer and near-peer adversaries of next-generation delivery systems," Trump said in his executive order, justifying the need
Trump claimed Iran’s leadership was so weakened by internal conflict that it was unclear who was in charge. He also told reporters on Thursday that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon would be extended
Trump said there was "tremendous infighting and confusion" within Iran's leadership and that "nobody knows who is in charge, including them". He wrote on his Truth Social platform: "Also, we have all the cards
threats and narratives. "Oftentimes it's like quite centrist, pretty moderate left wing, if anything." An affidavit filed by an FBI agent in support of the charges claims that Allen sent an email to members