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weapons-grade purity and is believed to be buried in deep shafts under mountains in central Iran. At negotiations in Geneva before the war, Iran offered to dilute the HEU, which would extend the period
weapons firms, AI and green energy The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecast for 2026 from 3.3 to 3.1 percent, citing the impact of the United States-Israeli war on Iran
weaponed Iran. Very sad … She’s much different than I thought,” Trump added. He described the NATO military alliance as a “paper tiger” and criticised Europe, in general, for not being “willing to fight
Strait of Hormuz within 30 days. Iran would also be required to hand over an estimated 440kg (970lb) stock of uranium, which it has [enriched to 60 percent](/news/2026/4/14/why-are-the-us-iran-arguing-over-duration-of-uranium-enrichment-ban). The US wants to prevent Iran
weapons as it scrambles to replenish stockpiles depleted by the Iran war, according to a report in the [Fianancial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/f87a8b04-e683-4e0e-8c66-647d23bfc2ff) citing multiple sources. - **In Lebanon, 12 people were killed in Israeli strikes
Strait of [Hormuz](/news/2026/4/24/trumps-may-1-deadline-can-he-continue-war-on-iran-after-that), a narrow waterway once carrying roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and gas, remains effectively closed after the United States and Iran imposed competing [blockades](/news/2026/4/14/how-much-will-us-hormuz-blockade-hurt-iran-and-does-tehran-have-an-escape). Naval blockades
Iran would never have a nuclear weapon. Tehran says it will never seek nuclear weapons, but will not ship out its stockpile of enriched material, or stop enrichment on Iranian soil, as the country
Hormuz Strait and [the US blockade](/news/2026/4/20/us-captures-iranian-ship-touska-amid-mediation-efforts-all-we-know) on Iranian ports intensify. Asked by CNBC whether he would back prolonging the truce to buy more time for the talks to take place, Trump said, “Well
weapons suppliers to Israel. However, the current US-Israeli war on Iran has sent oil prices soaring at a time when Germany and other European countries are still reeling from the economic crises spurred
Iran never has a nuclear weapon. Never.” Gen Dan Caine, chair of the joint chiefs of staff, confirmed that the blockade, which covers all ships regardless of nationality entering or leaving Iranian ports, distinct from
Strait of Hormuz - APRIL 14, 2026-1776162674](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Alternative-route-through0Dthe-Strait-of-Hormuz-APRIL-14-2026-1776162674.png?quality=80) ### Enriched uranium Another core issue is Iran’s nuclear programme, particularly its stock of enriched uranium. The US and Israel are pushing for zero uranium
Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon" and "doesn't know what he's talking about". This was soon followed by the US troop withdrawal announcement. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the order had come from
Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on May 2. **Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP** Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP - 🎧 **Trump has said that the U.S. has won the war**, but very few of his objectives
Strait of Hormuz so that US-Iran talks could proceed. “The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing. They are choking like a stuffed pig,” Trump said of Iran. “And it is going
weapon, otherwise there’s no reason to meet.” In a sign that peace efforts were ongoing, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency said Tehran had sent “written messages” to the Americans via Pakistan outlining
Strait of Hormuz. It has prevented most commercial ships from transiting and has collected steep tolls from some of the few that did. Vice President Vance said the first round of ceasefire talks held over
weapon," Vance said. Iran, under its 10-point negotiation plan, demanded an end to Israel's attacks against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah as part of any permanent agreement. Other demands from the Iranian
Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/5/4/iran-warns-us-to-stay-out-of-hormuz-after-trump-says-us-will-guide-ships). While Berlin has said the vessels would only take part in operations to clear the narrow shipping lane after hostilities ended, the United States has relied heavily on bases and military
Strait of Hormuz has rattled global markets, [raising the national average](https://gasprices.aaa.com/) price of gas above $4 a gallon. The other big demand coming from Washington centers on Iran's nuclear program
Hormuz. The US launched an operation on Monday to help hundreds of ships trapped with their crews in the Gulf, dragging the region back to the brink of full-scale war. Tehran sought to reassert