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Hormuz, as long as the US naval blockade of Iran’s ports remains, [ramping up the pressure](/news/2026/4/29/irans-currency-falls-to-new-low-as-us-blockade-sanctions-impact-trade) on Iranian households. “But the Americans do not want to give any concessions. They started the naval
close to a temporary agreement to halt the war in the Middle East, officials in Pakistan claimed on Thursday, as diplomatic activity gathered fresh momentum after a near breakdown of the current ceasefire earlier this
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 launched on Monday, but added that his [blockade of Iranian ports](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/02/trump-us-navy-pirates-iran-blockade) would remain in place. In a social media post, Trump said he made the move based > double quotation
Hormuz, and guarding Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes as “national assets” that should not be surrendered. This has prompted speculation and interpretations from different stakeholders. The ultraconservative Keyhan newspaper, whose editor-in-chief
Iran. Despite the deal, experts believe that a petrol price decline will plateau for general consumers as the US strategic petroleum reserve, [which earlier this week reached its lowest level since 1983](/economy/2026/6/16/us-fuel-prices-to-take-months-to-normalise-after-us-iran-deal-to-end-war), is refilled
Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11. **Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP** Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP - 🎧 **Trump wants this war to end, NPR's Aya Batrawy tells *Up First*.** It's unpopular among
close to a deal but the US abruptly walked out. Washington said Iran was not prepared to go far enough. [An attempt to engineer a second round in Islamabad last weekend fell apart](https://www.theguardian.com
closely. The ship was one of three tankers with an Indian crew that have been hit by US missiles this week, putting further strain on already tense diplomatic relations between Delhi and Washington. India
Iran and the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz. ## Hezbollah still strong Following the November 2024 “ceasefire”, Israel continued to periodically attack Lebanon, at a lower intensity, for the next 15 months, killing hundreds
close at 9 p.m. in an effort to conserve energy. Streetlights are also turned off. "Maybe for the states or for Europe 9 p.m. is not bad, but in Egypt usually we stay out until
close to meeting the “actual malice” standard that public figures must clear in defamation. Trump has said he will refile the lawsuit. Meanwhile Trump suffered a setback on the global stage with the election result
Strait of Hormuz as part of Washington's blockade on Iranian vessels in the vital waterway, and just two days before the ceasefire is set to expire. [A video](https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2046085543348293851?s=20) released
close to a final deal with Iran. It is going to be a good deal. I don't want it to blow up because of what is happening now," Trump told news outlet Axios
close but Lebanon fighting continues Iran and the United States appeared to [edge closer to a deal](/news/liveblog/2026/6/13/iran-war-live-us-tehran-signal-peace-deal-within-reach-but-not-signed-yet) to end the war on Friday, with officials saying an agreement may soon be within reach. Iranian
close to over”. - **Leavitt said [a second round of US-Iran talks](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/15/us-iran-indirect-talks-middle-east-war-ceasefire) would “very likely” take place in Islamabad again** and that Pakistan was “the only mediator” in the discussions. - **Major** **Wall
closely watched "dot-plot" grid of central bankers' expectations released alongside the decision. Warsh did not offer a projection of his own for the "dot-plot", which he opposes, but said he encouraged his colleagues
strait of Hormuz.](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/e2dd30c8e93857e50f0b54f51b437d5046caae24/0_0_5996_3995/master/5996.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Birol predicts countries will pay a premium for oil from sources that are more secure than the Middle East. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/Reuters His warning came as Pakistan, the mediator
Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire [Lebanon ceasefire] on the coordinated route as already announced by the Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep of Iran.” His announcement
Hormuz, through which 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas transits, mostly from Middle East nations to Asia and Europe, continues to be blocked amid the US-Israel war on Iran, sending