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UAE quits OPEC: What that means for the Gulf, energy markets and beyond

naval blockade of Iranian ports and Iran, in return, refuses to allow any foreign-flagged ships to transit the strait. Iran has also indicated that it may wish to maintain its leverage over the strait

Iranian forces seize two ships in strait of Hormuz amid doubts over further peace talks with US

naval forces and directed to the Iranian coast.” A UK-based maritime security monitor [reported](https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260422-ukmto_warning_attack.pdf?rev=85f516057e214383a089fb298fe5987c) attacks on ships in the waterway on Wednesday, including an incident in which a vessel was approached

Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?

naval blockade of all Iran-linked ships trying to pass through the strait, further compounding the traffic jam around the waterway through which a fifth of global oil and gas passes during peacetime. ## Low impact

U.S.-Iran peace talks still in limbo after Iran seizes ships in the Strait of Hormuz

blockade earlier this month. Oil was again trading at over $100 a barrel Thursday as the impasse continued to disrupt shipping through the strait, a chokepoint for roughly a fifth of the world's crude

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz. And, VA voters approve redistricting effort

Iran peace talks. **Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images** Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images - 🎧 **The extension of the ceasefire is not surprising because, despite his significant threats**, Trump's actions have made it clear that

Cloud over US-Iran talks: What are the key sticking points?

naval blockade of Iranian ports. US forces boarded the ship and took physical control of the vessel. ## How has Iran responded? Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military headquarters confirmed the US attack on the Iranian

Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly

naval blockades are difficult](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5783870/strait-of-hormuz-naval-blockade) to enforce and the results can often be unpredictable. **High-profile Trump supporters, including Vice President Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, are defending the president

The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open

NAVAL BLOCKADE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS IT PERTAINS TO IRAN, ONLY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE. THIS PROCESS SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY IN THAT MOST

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

naval blockade continues, Iran will take reciprocal action. Trump also said Iran was removing "all sea mines," with the help of the U.S., presumably referring to mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil [prices

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension

responsible for the attack on the [second cargo vessel](https://x.com/UK_MTO/status/2046856177288405045?s=20), only that there was no damage or injuries. [Iran's semi-official Fars new agency](https://farsnews.ir/Rahgozar_b/1776852637340052800/IRGC-Navy-Seizes-Two-Violating-Vessels-in-Regional-Waters-Transfers-Them-to-Iranian-Coast) later reported that the Iranian

Trump says peace talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports

naval blockade. [](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5766431/us-iran-trump-lng-supply-strait-of-hormuz-qatar) ### [Climate](https://www.npr.org/sections/climate) ### [The Iran