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Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed,” he wrote on his Truth Social platform. Iran has not immediately
strait of Hormuz since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began seven weeks ago has disrupted supplies of Middle Eastern crude and gas as well as refined fuels from Gulf refineries, in what the International Energy
Strait of Hormuz – and the US counter-blockade. Traditionally an arch trans-Atlanticist, Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland openly questioned this week whether the US would actually come to its allies' aid militarily
Hormuz would be opened as part of the deal. “An agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalisation between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) and the various
happening on day 47 of the US-Iran conflict? United States President Donald Trump has said that the war on Iran is “very close to over” as Israel and Lebanon [held rare direct talks](/news/2026/4/14/israel-and-lebanon-hold-rare-talks-in-washington-dc-amid-iran-war
happening on day 64 as Trump rejects Tehran’s proposal United States President Donald Trump has voiced frustration with [Iran’s latest peace proposal](/news/liveblog/2026/5/2/iran-war-live-trump-says-no-early-end-to-war-unhappy-with-tehran-offer), saying “they’re asking for things I can’t agree
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
strait of Hormuz. Iran then launched a wave of retaliatory airstrikes claiming hits on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. The tit-for-tat attacks were the most severe escalation since a ceasefire
Strait of Hormuz by the war on Monday, in a sign that the conflict could further escalate, despite the near-month-long fragile ceasefire. Tehran has been effectively blocking nearly all shipping from the Gulf
Strait of Hormuz again, with about 40 other countries. There is a Nato summit soon, where defence spending will be an issue, as well as an EU summit, where the UK wants a closer relationship
Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas supplies are shipped in peacetime, while US forces have enforced a corresponding blockade on Iranian ports. Negotiations for a long
happening on day 67 as Hormuz crisis deepens? The United Arab Emirates [has said](/news/liveblog/2026/5/5/iran-war-live-washington-tehran-trade-threats-over-strait-of-hormuz) its air defences intercepted ballistic and cruise missiles fired from Iran, while a fire was reported at an oil facility
Strait of Hormuz before turning back. It was bound for Mogadishu when the pirates struck. For Ameen’s wife, Ayesha, the past two weeks have turned into what seems like unceasing torture. “It felt like
strait of Hormuz. Appearing before the Senate foreign relations committee for the first time since the [Trump administration](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration) launched the war against Iran – which was pitched as a short, weeks-long
strait of Hormuz reopened tomorrow, the national average this summer might be closer to the mid-to-upper $3 range, but if it remains closed, prices could continue to creep towards $5 and potentially surpass
Strait of Hormuz. Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain and another country in its attack, without naming Kuwait. It said
Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth tells reporters. Hegseth said on Tuesday that President [Donald Trump](/news/2026/5/4/trumps-project-freedom-can-us-navy-guide-stuck-ships-out-of-hormuz) will make the decision as to when the truce ends, signalling that Washington may be willing
strait of Hormuz to ships using other Gulf ports. The blockade has created further uncertainty for shippers, oil companies and war risk insurers. On Wednesday morning, US central command (Centcom) said US forces had “achieved
happening ## In Iran - **US strikes on Iran:** US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth [confirmed that Washington](/news/2026/6/10/us-defence-secretary-hegseth-pledges-strikes-on-key-facilities-in-iran) was launching strikes on “key facilities” in Iran, saying the attacks were part of attempts to secure a permanent
Hormuz will remain tightly controlled and in its previous condition,” it said. By 10:30 GMT on Saturday, no fewer than eight [oil and gas tankers](/economy/2026/4/18/as-oil-prices-plunge-below-91-after-weeks-a-new-hormuz-crisis-emerges) had crossed the strait, but at least