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threatened that [Iran would be “blown off the face of the earth”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/04/trump-iran-threat-us-vessels) if it attacked any of the US vessels in Hormuz. - **Have any vessels made it out of the strait
threatened to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran if it doesn’t accept the terms of the deal being offered by the US. “We’re offering a very fair and reasonable deal, and I hope they
threatens Iran with sanctions and other measures if it does not halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls”, and disclose the location of all mines to allow freedom
Iranian authorities to clarify the matter. Iran is an ally of Hezbollah, a Shia Muslim political and military group based in southern Lebanon. Israel launched strikes on Lebanon on 2 March in response to those
control of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. On Wednesday more details emerged about what transpired behind closed doors over 21 hours, when a US delegation headed by Vice-President JD Vance met face
Iranian military advisers were in Havana. Cuba's foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez, responded by saying the country "neither threatens nor desires war" and accused Washington of building a "fraudulent case" for military intervention. US Secretary
threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. An alert
control,” the ministry said. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a bulk carrier reported being struck by an “unknown projectile”, and a small fire had been extinguished, but there were no casualties from
oil price bounce, spurred by expectations the US will maintain its blockade of Iranian ports for the long haul, could see rate cuts delayed until 2027. Central banks tend to raise rates when inflation
oil is shipped. It is unclear whether Trump has the leverage to mandate policy to other countries in the region as part of the peace negotiations with Iran. The renewed normalisation push, however, could soften
control of the Strait of Hormuz – which Tehran has effectively closed, causing a surge in global oil prices – and [compensation](/news/2026/4/15/what-are-irans-100bn-in-frozen-assets-and-where-are-they-held) for wartime damages. The conflict, launched by the US and Israel on February
oil prices and talk stock market prices up,” Sayigh said. “But also, I suspect, because he’s preparing the ground for more revelations about what is being negotiated with Iran.” ## Trump says Iran will ‘never
control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, citing its absolute sovereignty over the bed and subsoil of its territorial sea … could declare that all fibre-optic cables passing through the waterway are subject to permits
threatening to deploy mines, drones, missiles and fast-attack craft. The US has countered by blockading Iranian ports and mounting escorted transits for commercial vessels. The US military spokesperson said that ship owners and insurance
oil tanker and another vessel approaching the Strait of Hormuz and carried out "aerial attacks" on several coastal areas. The US, meanwhile, said it responded to Iranian attacks on US Navy guided-missile destroyers
threatening for weeks that the ceasefire reached in mid-April could end if Iran did not make a deal, with shifting parameters for striking such an agreement. Over the weekend he warned, "For Iran
control of the strait, driving up the oil price. The most significant development this week was the collapse of Trump’s Project Freedom on Tuesday after just 50 hours. The unilateral US proposal had sought
Iranian ports have left Chinese ships stranded and severely affected China’s crude oil imports, half of which are shipped from the Middle East. Trump is likely to renew calls for China to join
oil, gas, and desalination infrastructure, causing a prolonged global catastrophe. Iran can credibly impose costs that the United States cannot bear and that the world should not suffer. The US – Israel war plan
threatens Iran US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if it attacks United States ships as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push the truce