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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
claims of resignations and rifts are “fake news”. ## IRGC at the top The IRGC and the security apparatus linked to it have entrenched their central role in Iran’s strategic decision-making, particularly [concerning
strait of Hormuz. Trump said that Iran had no choice and would take part in talks. “We’ve taken out their navy, we’ve taken out their air force, we’ve taken out their leaders
Hormuz, and its oil revenue. The US president told Fox News that "we're not going to let Iran make money on selling oil to people that they like and not people that they
Iran cease attacks in the Strait of Hormuz would be a test of the “utility” of the United Nations, and urged China and Russia not to repeat vetoes. “If the international community can’t rally
claim. Iran's effective closure of the strait, which runs between Iran and Oman, has caused a spike in worldwide fuel prices and rattled the global economy. The U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center
claims of Iranian humiliation and desperation, or his insistence Iran has climbed down on the key issue of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Trump, for instance, last Friday responded to a tweet by Abbas
claimed to have come under an Iranian attack, with an oil port targeted on Monday. On Tuesday, Iran’s army denied any attack on the UAE in recent days. Iran did confirm firing warning shots
Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which a fifth of traded oil transited before the war, and the United States imposing a blockade of Iranian ports. Several attacks have been reported on ships
claims on behalf of Taiwan internationally,” the statement added. ## The war on Iran The [US-Israel war on Iran](/news/liveblog/2026/5/14/trump-xi-summit-live-us-china-leaders-to-hold-talks-on-trade-tech-iran), which entered its [76th day](/news/2026/5/14/iran-war-day-76-vance-says-progress-made-in-talks-israel-pounds-lebanon) on Thursday, also came up in the meeting between
Strait of Hormuz over the weekend and urged all parties to resume peace talks. ## In the Gulf: - **UAE arrests Iran-linked group:** Authorities said they detained suspects accused of plotting attacks and channelling funds
Iran's ports is not in the UK's interest. The UK has allowed the US to use British bases to launch strikes on Iranian sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz and RAF planes have
Iran, and that these discussions could lead to something very positive for all," he added. Just after midnight UK time on Monday, the US military's Central Command (Centcom) posted that its forces "will begin
claimed by Argentina. Why? Donald Trump has remained furious with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ever since he initially denied a request to use British military bases ahead of launching attacks on Iran
claiming Tehran had previously agreed to remove all enriched uranium before reversing its position. Iran has sought “sufficient guarantees” that war will not erupt again, with officials pointing to deep mistrust. - **‘High likelihood of escalation
strait of Hormuz, and has vowed to retaliate against the threat of US tariffs. Meanwhile, the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, accused China on Tuesday of being an “unreliable global partner” for stockpiling oil. China
Hormuz, cited the attack on the South Korean ship to urge Seoul to join his campaign. “Iran has taken some shots at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Movement, PROJECT FREEDOM, including a South
Strait of Hormuz on April 24, 2026 [Meysam Mirzadeh/Tasnim/WANA via Reuters] ## How did the US respond? Trump has said he is reviewing Iran’s proposal, but warned that Washington could resume attacks if Tehran “misbehaves
claim was denied by US Central Command. So what leverage do the US and Iran hold over each other, and what happens next? ## How has Iran responded to Trump’s latest comments? In response
claim. “Enriched uranium is as sacred to us as Iranian soil and will not be transferred anywhere under any circumstances,” he said. Iran is estimated to have more than 400kg (882lb) of uranium enriched