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threat” but must receive congressional approval within 60 days to continue military operations. In the letter, dated 1 May, Trump said he initiated Operation Epic Fury against Iran and notified Congress on 28 February “consistent
ceasefire – but analysts highlight that Trump continues to have more influence over events than his partners in Israel. That is despite Israel’s leaders – and in particular Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – repeatedly [calling Iran](/gallery/2025/6/18/the-history-of-netanyahus-rhetoric-on-irans-nuclear-ambitions
threats against commercial shipping, disrupting about one-fifth of the global oil trade. Oil prices continued to edge higher on Monday after Trump dismissed Iran’s latest peace proposal and warned that the ceasefire
ceasefire. The announcement on Sunday came alongside a sharp escalation in rhetoric. Trump warned that Iran must agree to a deal “one way or another – the nice way or the hard way” and threatened
Trump's anger was driven by his concern that the Israeli escalation was threatening negotiations on a deal to end the US-Israeli war with Iran. Netanyahu's threat prompted a slew of warnings from
Trump's threat that "a whole civilisation will die" if Iran did not agree to US demands to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, a threat which was averted after
Trump said the US had intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship. The Brent crude benchmark oil price rose by 5.4% to $95.27 (£70.62) a barrel, while the US benchmark was 5.9% higher
ceasefire. --- ## Iran's military threatens to block key shipping routes Iran's military warned it will retaliate by blocking other important shipping routes if the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues. Major-General
Iran, but the UK and France are willing to act if there is a peace deal or sustainable ceasefire, to protect oil tankers and other merchant shipping from what it is hoped would
threats are main obstacles to genuine negotiations". It appeared early Tuesday that the US and Iran would hold new peace talks in Pakistan this week - but they have yet to begin. Vice-President JD Vance
ceasefire last week. Subsequent talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, failed to yield a more lasting agreement, although both sides have signalled they are open to a second round. Prior to the fighting pause, US President Donald
ceasefire in Lebanon. That was supposed to start a chain of confidence-building events, including the opening of the strait and the possible release of a first tranche of frozen Iranian assets. But Trump
Trump said Iran "trifled with us today". The flare-up comes a day after Iran's foreign ministry had said it was considering a US proposal to end the war. Iranian state media initially reported
ceasefire with Iran, set to expire on Wednesday evening, to allow the regime more time to create a "unified proposal" to end the war. In between, Trump weighed his options as the world waited
Trump dismissed warnings that the war on Iran could push oil to “$300 a barrel”, saying markets remain strong despite volatility and global fuel disruptions linked to the conflict. ## In Israel - **Netanyahu hails truce:** Israeli
Iran,” Trump told reporters outside the White House on Thursday. The progress is the clearest sign yet that oil and gas flows could begin to return to normal. However, big questions remain over whether
Trump’s threats as posturing for domestic audiences. At stake is not only regional peace, but also Islamabad’s own concerns about becoming dragged into the war and its dependence on energy supplies shipped from
Trump played down the exchange of fire on Thursday, calling the U.S. strikes a "love tap" in a phone call with ABC. But he reiterated threats to resume full-scale bombing if Iran doesn
ceasefire despite clashes over the strait. Now the US has backed down on the effort to guide stranded ships out – for now. Posting on Truth Social late on Tuesday, Trump said he had made
ceasefire, but its options may be limited While the United States backs away from threats to resume bombing Iran if it does not agree to a peace deal, Israel’s political establishment is reportedly itching