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blockade”, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency. In the talks with Omani leader Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, Araghchi called for a regional security framework free of outside interference. - **Araghchi would meet
blockade](/news/2026/4/29/irans-currency-falls-to-new-low-as-us-blockade-sanctions-impact-trade) of Iranian ports and ships in the strait. President Trump has repeatedly warned that strikes could resume. Other officials in the Trump administration have echoed Hegseth, arguing that the absence of active exchanges
Trump's strikes on Iran, and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have driven oil prices up, with a barrel of Brent crude, a major oil benchmark, [hitting a four-year high
News on Monday, Rubio said the latest proposal by Iran, first reported by Axios, was "better than what we thought they were going to submit." But he said that the U.S. administration faced "a deeply
Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) criticised Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni, a political ally, in an interview published on Tuesday for her unwillingness to help in the Iran war.** “I’m shocked at her. I thought
news agency](https://en.mehrnews.com/news/244202/Iran-warns-US-military-of-nearing-strategic-Strait-of-Hormuz). Earlier, Abdollahi had said Iran would attack “any foreign armed force” which tried to approach or enter the strait, “especially, the aggressive US army”. It was unclear on Monday morning
blockade, withdraw forces from the region, and cease all hostilities including Israel's operations in Lebanon, according to the semiofficial Nour News and Tasnim agencies, which have close ties to Iran's security apparatus. Iranian
blockade of vessels leaving Iranian ports would remain in place. - **US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the military objectives of so-called “Operation Epic Fury” have concluded and the offensive stage
news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **The Trump administration faces a deadline today to seek Congressional approval for its military action in Iran.** It does not appear to be seeking
News,·13 Apr 2026,·28 mins # Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran [Americast](/sounds/brand/p07h19zz) Available for over a year President Trump has become entangled in a very public row with
news site Axios: "No, it doesn't mean that. We haven't thought about it yet." Announcing the trip had been called off on Saturday, Trump said there was "tremendous infighting and confusion" within Iran
Iran is determined to implement a new fees regime in the strait that it will present as benefiting the entire region as a belated assertion of regional sovereignty. Since 13 April the US has mounted
blockade of the strait of Hormuz by calling Trump’s remarks “[truly unacceptable](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n72IjvykI3Q)”, noted “attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law” and urged Americans to contact their members of Congress
news, the latest from President Trump or the war in Iran, so the stress of it hangs over people," Pongsudhirak says. In Thailand, people have been [told to work from home](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/thailand-orders-work-from-home-use-of-stairs-as-middle-east-oil-crisis-hits/3858035)
Trump’s scheduled visit to Beijing for a summit with President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15. China’s official Xinhua news agency reported the meeting between Araghchi and Wang has begun, without providing
blockade continues, Iran will take reciprocal action. Trump also said Iran was removing "all sea mines," with the help of the U.S., presumably referring to mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil [prices tumbled
news agency and the US publication Axios reported that the US and Iran were close to agreeing to a one-page MoU to end the war, even though there have been no detailed negotiations
news agency reported. It accused Washington of violating the ceasefire and carrying out “armed piracy” after allegedly firing on the Iranian vessel and disabling its navigation systems. ## Trump extends ceasefire Trump earlier announced he would
blockaded Iran, stopping all Iran-linked shipping seeking to exit the Gulf, to put pressure on Tehran. Senior Iranian officials have rejected concessions in recent days. Some favour dragging out the negotiations to closer
Trump had hoped the blockade would put pressure on Iran by targeting its revenue from the tolls and oil sales. US Central Command (Centcom) said on Friday that 45 commercial ships have been told