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Iran has a nuclear weapon and would blow up [Italy](https://www.theguardian.com/world/italy) in two minutes if it had the chance.” Despite the diplomatic strain, Meloni described Washington as a “priority ally”. But, she added
weapons programmes. Speaking recently on a podcast with Goldberg, Dubowitz described confronting Iran as a personal mission. “If you know me, you know I live and breathe one mission: stopping a nuclear Iran and ending
weapons suppliers. Merz backed Israel’s attacks on Iran last year, saying that it was “doing the dirty work for all of us”. Germany has also consistently backed Israel’s actions in Gaza, while cracking
Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/strait-of-hormuz) remains well below typical levels” and noted just six vessels crossed through the strait on Monday, when the blockade began. Salvatore Mercogliano, a maritime historian and an associate professor at Campbell
Hormuz is impossible as long as the blockade remains in place. The critical waterway has become a central dispute in the conflict. One-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies were
strait of Hormuz, have greater prominence than in 2015. In one respect, any Islamabad deal will be better than the JCPOA since it will contain no sunset clauses, one of Trump’s major criticisms
Hormuz carries a fifth of the world’s oil and liquid gas supplies in normal times but has been virtually shut since the US and Israel began attacks on Iran on 28 February, triggering massive
Strait of Hormuz and the US enforces a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Meanwhile, Israel continues to violate “ceasefires” reached in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. In March, when Iran was retaliating against
Hormuz, the key waterway which was closed to shipping by Iran in the early days of the conflict, cutting the supply of around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas. The standoff
Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. ## ‘We will use force’ Speaking during the news conference on Thursday, General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said
weapons, and Moscow has offered political support to Tehran during the war. However, there have been few details of more concrete support throughout the conflict. Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin again voiced support
Hormuz and Washington has maintained a [naval 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
weapon for Iran, but a source of weakness. The argument runs that Iran will run out of oil storage by Sunday – 26 April. Writing on the RealClearDefense website, Lance B Gordon, a retired naval officer
Strait of Hormuz will reopen,” AAA said in a brief report on Thursday. “Gas prices are the highest they’ve been in four years, since late July 2022.” California, home to nearly 40 million people
weapons supply without weakening its global posture, Hegseth said the Pentagon was “well aware of all those dynamics”. “The munitions issue has been foolishly and unhelpfully overstated,” Hegseth told the House Appropriations subcommittee. “We know
Strait of Hormuz. Asked on Thursday whether he would also consider pulling US troops from Nato allies Italy and Spain, Trump responded: "I probably will - look, why shouldn't I?" "Italy has not been
Weapon" and "doesn't know what he's talking about." "No wonder Germany is doing so poorly, both Economically, and otherwise!" the post read. Dragging the row on, Trump later suggested Merz should focus more
Hormuz has become a focal point of the US-Israel war with Iran after Tehran effectively choked off one of the world's most important shipping lanes. The disruption to shipping since the conflict began
Iran did not agree to US demands to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. Leo, who last year became the first US-born pope, has previously also questioned the Trump administration
Hormuz and effectively halt all other shipping. More than 1,550 vessels remain trapped in the Gulf, while on Wednesday and Thursday no merchant ships transited the strait, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence