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forcing the closure of [large portions of the region’s airspace.](/news/2026/2/28/airspace-closed-airlines-halt-flights-as-us-israel-attack-iran-responds) As well as dealing a blow to a region that is striving to lessen it economic dependence on fossil fuels, the upheaval
Pakistan collapsed. The US argued that Iran had benefitted from [continuing to export oil](/news/2026/4/24/how-long-can-iran-survive-the-uss-hormuz-blockade), while the Strait of Hormuz was closed to nearly all other shipping. The blockade formally came into effect the following
Pakistan-mediated ceasefire in place since April 8, and amid optimism of a deal to end the war that has triggered an energy crisis across the world. On Monday, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
air force before they crossed the border. The two countries remain under a precarious semi-permanent ceasefire, which took effect on 16 April and was extended by three weeks on Thursday last week. Under
Air Force Two hadn't taken off and the negotiations were postponed. President Donald Trump announced that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran, set to expire on Wednesday evening, to allow the regime more
Air Force One on Saturday, Trump confirmed that he had been briefed on the “concept of the deal”. Despite the diplomatic opening, the president struck a characteristically blunt tone regarding the possibility of renewed hostilities
forces, so he should demand concessions on their behalf from Trump. Morteza Mahmoudvand, a representative for Tehran in the Iranian parliament, went as far as saying Araghchi would have been impeached had it not been
force. The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has largely held since April 8. But in-person talks between the two countries hosted by Pakistan last month failed to reach an agreement. The war began
forces examine a fragment of an intercepted Iranian missile in northern Israel, early Monday, June 8, 2026. **Rami Shlush/AP** Rami Shlush/AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes
air strikes last year, would either be turned over to the U.S. or "destroyed in place or, at another acceptable location, with the Atomic Energy Commission, or its equivalent, being witness to this process
Pakistan military chief Asim Munir, in Tehran, Iran, April 16, 2026 [West Asia News Agency] In this vein, Iran’s latest proposal to the US is to postpone talking about the country’s nuclear programme
forces and equipment to betray the world of Islam and Muslims”. It said the UAE’s deepening military, political and intelligence ties with the US and Israel were [contributing to regional insecurity](/video/newsfeed/2026/3/14/iran-warns-uae-ports-and-american-hideouts-are-targets#flips
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator between Iran, the US and Israel, said he was “hopeful” the current momentum of negotiations would lead to peace in the region. - **Trump pushes for fast
air defences “engaged” 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran on Monday. Iran did not officially comment on this, and the claim has not been verified by independent observers
Pakistan “within days”, though uranium enrichment remains the main sticking point. The US is reportedly seeking a 20-year halt, while Iran has proposed five. Disputes over the Strait of Hormuz persist. - **Mixed signals
Air Force One after a little more than [40 hours in the Chinese capital](/news/2026/5/14/never-mess-it-up-what-xi-and-trump-said-on-day-one-of-beijing-talks) and a series of meetings with President Xi Jinping, there was little evidence that the world’s two most powerful
force to intercept and seize commercial vessels. The mood out in one of the world's most important waterways is combustible. It would be unwise to bet against events spiralling out of control
air strikes last June. Smith said the Trump administration launched the current war two months ago saying an Iranian nuclear weapon "was an imminent threat. Now you're saying it's completely obliterated." Hegseth responded
forces and warships from the Asia Pacific to the Middle East has further deepened unease within the bloc. When Washington moved troops from Japan to the Middle East, Tokyo saw it as a removal
Pakistan](https://www.theguardian.com/world/pakistan) passing to Iran a brief memorandum that the US has said could act as a basis for a more solid ceasefire allowing new talks. During a visit to Rome, Rubio said