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Starmer will not be swayed by Trump’s ‘small and petty’ insults, says Lammy

Pakistan this week to resume peace talks, though he warned the US would “knock out” every power plant in Iran if it did not accept a deal, and the strait remains blocked. Asked whether

What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that, in light of a [10-day pause](/news/2026/4/17/what-we-know-about-the-israel-lebanon-ceasefire) in fighting in Lebanon, “the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open

How two ceasefires and opening of Hormuz could boost Iran talks

Pakistan both insisted that Lebanon must be included. That has now happened, much to the fury of Israelis living close to the northern border who believe that their Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has caved

How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships

Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iran’s state TV: “The Strait of Hormuz, from our perspective, is not completely closed. It is closed only to enemies. There is no reason to allow the ships

Tuesday briefing: What it might take for lasting peace between the US and Iran

Pakistan has been preparing since Sunday to host both sides again. The world will be watching. --- **The two big talking points** Patrick says two main issues need to be unlocked in talks, and they

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

Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, [told Iranian state outlet](https://t.me/mehrnews/372322) Mehr that if the naval blockade continues, Iran will take reciprocal action. Trump also said Iran was removing "all sea mines," with