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response to US strikes. The latest developments came amid continued uncertainty over diplomatic efforts to end the war. Here is what we know: ## In Iran - Citing the IRGC, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported
US military action against Iran, and deriding the 2015 deal to limit Iran’s nuclear enrichment in return for sanctions relief negotiated during the Obama administration. Trump withdrew from that international deal, known
sanctioned Elpis, transited the strait on Tuesday and may have come from the Iranian port of Bushehr, according to MarineTraffic. The tracking data showed the vessel stationary on the eastern side of the strait
response, with the [White House emphasising](/news/liveblog/2026/4/28/iran-war-live-trump-reviews-peace-plan-un-calls-for-hormuz-to-reopen) Trump would “not be rushed into making a bad deal” and that “Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon”. ## ‘Intense competition’ Rob Geist Pinfold, a lecturer in international
sanctions by Washington against members of Iraq’s government as the US tries to limit the influence of Iran-backed groups. Earlier this year, Trump openly rejected the potential return of former Prime Minister [Nouri
response to the Russia-Ukraine war. With Western sanctions restricting Russia’s options, the Kremlin has few viable alternatives to China’s scale of demand. Analysts say the imbalance means Beijing is often able
response to Iran blocking the passage of most vessels through the narrow waterway — except ships belonging to nations that have struck deals with Tehran. Under its blockade, the US military is barring any ships belonging
response](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/donald-trump-iran-deal-reactions-anger-relief-incredulity) from many Israeli politicians and its media. An op-ed in the Times of Israel, declaring the US-Israel war on Iran was lost due to “US presidential weakness”, typified
response to US proposals to end the war via mediators in Pakistan, Iranian state media report. No details have been released. The US has not made details of its proposals public, either, but reports suggest
responsibility for their own security, and that Germany was “on the right track” in this regard. In other developments: - **Trump said he is [“not satisfied”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/01/pakistan-backchannel-us-iran-deal-peace) with a new proposal from Iran
response to the deaths. “These attacks must cease and end,” the foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a briefing. “We also call for dialogue and diplomacy so that we can have an early return
response to Trump's comments, Baghaei said Iran would act "in any way necessary to secure our interests". Speaking in the Oval Office later on Monday, Trump addressed the ceasefire between the two countries which
response, Iran announced it would allow all commercial ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz for the remainder of the temporary truce period—before matters became somewhat complicated. All of this came after negotiations
Iran, with aerial strikes and no boots on the ground”. ## Defence in times of a crippling economic crisis Matias Brum, an assistant professor of economics at Universidad ORT Uruguay, cautioned that whatever happens next
response, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar chided Sybiha for “turning to the media and social networks” and said “allegations are not evidence”. “Diplomatic relations, especially between friendly nations, are not conducted on Twitter
response to cross-border rocket attack by Hezbollah had put pressure on attempts to finalise the deal. Trump told the G7 that he had a "great relationship" with Netanyahu but said he "didn't like
sanctions and boosting military support for Ukraine. “What we are increasingly seeing is Europeans beginning to think about a life with less America,” Victor Cha, head of geopolitics and foreign policy at Washington’s Center
Iran as a necessary Holy War sanctioned by a Lord whose teachings they claim, unconvincingly, to be faithful to. Leo rejected outright the blatant blasphemy. In a homily delivered during Sunday mass, Leo repudiated
sanctions lifted, frozen funds released, and an end to the US marine blockade, according to IRNA news agency. The terms as described in the Iranian reports appeared little changed from Iran’s previous offer, which
response” from its forces.** It accused Israel of **violating the ceasefire in Lebanon “84 times”** since the deal was announced. ![A man displays peace signs with his hands as he stands on the rubble