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attacks on it on February 28. Trump has repeatedly played up the prospect of an agreement that would end the war, so far without success. The two sides remain at odds over a variety
Iran quickly reversed the decision after the US kept the blockade of its ports in place. By then, Islam's ship had already come within 30 nautical miles of the strait. He had no choice
shipping in the strait [of Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/strait-of-hormuz), which carried about a fifth of the world’s supply of oil and liquid gas before the conflict, while the US has imposed its own naval
attacked Iran amid ongoing indirect talks over Iran’s nuclear programme, a fact that has cast a long shadow over the most recent bout of diplomacy. “Clearly, there have been several messages conveyed
Hormuz in late February, it has fired on ships attempting to make the crossing without its permission. The US imposed its own naval blockade of Iranian ports on 13 April and has since disabled nine
Iran, David Lammy has said, as he insisted the UK would not get dragged into the conflict. The deputy prime minister argued the US president should be able to “disagree agreeably” with allies rather than
Iran mocks Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ as adversaries wrestle over talks to end war When Donald Trump [abruptly pulled the plug on “Project Freedom”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/06/trump-project-freedom-strait-of-hormuz-ships-iran-ceasefire), the scheme to open the strait of Hormuz
strait of Hormuz. The MoU called for an end to hostilities on all fronts, including in [Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/lebanon). On Friday, Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned against any breach
Strait of Hormuz "will not return to pre-war conditions". He suggested the country would charge ships crossing the key passage after the 60-day period in the agreement had lapsed. While Trump has previously
attacks. He also told a news conference Iran would not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons, with or without a deal. Mr Netanyahu was speaking after Lebanese media reported a deadly Israeli strike
attacks on its infrastructure](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/27/saudi-arabia-us-iran-attacks-mohammed-bin-salman) and a halt to exports through its Gulf ports. Amin Nasser, the company’s president and chief executive, said: “Our east-west pipeline, which reached its maximum capacity
ships though the strait would not be welcome. The US on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the critical channel. Tehran’s warning came as the Israeli newspaper
strait of Hormuz. The Houthis, an Islamist armed group that controls large parts of Yemen, are allies of Iran – they have previously targeted shipping in the Red Sea and likely the “resistance” referred
attack on Iran, [negotiations appear deadlocked](/news/liveblog/2026/4/29/iran-war-live-trump-says-tehran-wants-end-to-blockade-israel-kills-medics), as competing blockades of the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global energy supplies, and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme remains unresolved. In a sign
attacks against Israel and across the Gulf region. The two sides held talks in Islamabad on April 11 aimed at securing a permanent deal, but they ended after 21 hours with no breakthrough. After repeated
shipping lanes and provide space for further negotiations. However, significant questions remain over whether Israel will abide by the agreement and what will be decided about Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief, the future
Hormuz,” Trump wrote. “They are going along the Southern ‘Highway,’ which is totally safe, secure, and pristine,” Trump added, referring to a shipping route in the strait that traverses Oman’s territorial waters. The route
attacks. Officials from the US and Iran are trying to frame any deal as a victory. Abbas Araghchi**,** the Iranian foreign minister, said on state television on Friday that the draft agreement showed his country
attacks on nearby countries’ oil and other infrastructure in the Gulf are the two main cards Iran can play in negotiations. The US has blockaded Iran, stopping all Iran-linked shipping seeking to exit
attacks on Iran, the conflict has shaken the global economy, driven up energy prices and made food and other basics more expensive. [![This aerial photo shows displaced Gazans walking toward Gaza City