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US naval blockade, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all foreign shipping and has [captured several foreign-flagged ships](/news/2026/4/23/how-iran-raised-hormuz-stakes-by-capturing-ships). Previously, it had allowed some ships deemed “friendly” to Iran to pass
significant progress” had been made in the previous round but stressed that a framework must be agreed upon before talks could advance. He described US demands on Iran’s nuclear programme as “maximalist”. Ghalibaf
significantly worsened by the refusal of Washington’s Nato allies to get involved in the war with Iran after the initial US-Israeli attack on 28 February. Merz had offered the use of German minesweepers
significant portion of the global economy, and if that helps them get to a better deal at the negotiating table,” Williams said. ## ‘Mowing the grass’ in Iran On Tuesday, the US Department of Defense requested
US in a Middle East “forever war”. Now, with a two-week ceasefire in the war with [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) coming to an end and prospects for renewed negotiations hanging by a thread
significant dissent within the party [on the issue](/news/2026/4/28/whats-in-irans-latest-proposal-and-how-has-the-us-responded). A separate Associated Press-NORC poll last week reported similar findings – Trump’s overall approval rating at 33 percent, support for the war at 32 percent
ceasefire. “The Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf would not be managed by Trump’s delusional posts,” he wrote on X. Meanwhile, the US naval forces have begun anti-mine operations in the strait
US and Israel. The Israelis sent an Iron Dome anti-missile system to the UAE, and IDF soldiers to operate it – a significant gesture they refused to offer to Ukraine. Iran's decision [to target
ceasefire meant to enable the sides to reach a deal to end hostilities, there has been little progress. Iran has forcefully objected to the US enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports. The BBC spoke
significantly damaged after numerous attacks hit their runways, control towers and hangars. Despite the scope and depth of the damage, as well as the impact of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports that began
ceasefire has been in place since April 8. The US Navy maintains a blockade of Iranian ports. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the US-Israel war on Iran demonstrated the air force’s power
significant threat. Last week three ships were fired on by Iranian forces. Analysts said Iran had held the upper hand since the abortive first round of talks in Islamabad. “Both the US and Iran
US-mediated ceasefire](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/donald-trump-iran-war-lebanon-ceasefire) – which started on 16 April and has been extended to mid-May – has brought a [significant reduction in hostilities](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/16/trump-announces-10-day-ceasefire-in-lebanon-after-excellent-conversations) between Israel and Hezbollah, though both sides
significant direct engagement between the US and Iran in decades. Mediated by Pakistan, the talks lasted more than 20 hours and included both indirect and direct exchanges between delegations led by US Vice President
Iran-aligned group said in a statement on Telegram on Sunday that it shouldn’t be linked to a ceasefire that it didn’t approve, as it had “no say or position”, adding that
ceasefire,** reliable and guaranteed security for people, **and a lasting peace.** Ukraine is ready to work toward this in any dignified and effective format.”* **US president Donald Trump threatened to reduce the number of troops
US-Israeli war on Iran began in late February. European aviation companies are particularly affected by fuel price increases as jet fuel is one of their most significant expenses, and they rely heavily on imports
Iran that he previously warned for years that the US should avoid. With hostilities suspended yet nascent peace talks at an impasse, the vice-president’s role may become pivotal after Iranian regime insiders identified
Iran,” in particular. In this new take on the Gulf impasse, US and Iranian representatives were having “very positive discussions” – a turnaround from Trump’s outright rejection of Tehran’s latest peace proposal just hours
ceasefires” reached in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. In March, when Iran was retaliating against the US-Israeli strikes by attacking US military assets and infrastructure in the Middle East, Ankara [reported](/news/2026/3/18/turkiye-says-nato-bringing-in-more-defences-after-missile-interceptions#:~:text=NATO