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strait of Hormuz – apparently offended by Trump’s declaration of victory in a [series of triumphalist social media posts](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/trump-claims-victory-iran-war-analysis). Amid fears that fighting was about to resume after a two-week pause
announced a clear reversal in Iran’s position, saying the Strait of Hormuz would not return to its “previous state”, amid the blockade of Iranian ports. The IRGC’s joint military command said
Strait of Hormuz, calling the alliance a “paper tiger” and telling it to “stay away”. ## In Israel - **Israel ‘prohibited’ from striking Lebanon:** Trump says Israel is barred by the US from continuing attacks on Lebanon
strait of Hormuz will remain as it was previously. Any breach of commitments by the United States will receive an appropriate response.” The UK’s Maritime Trade Operations Centre said it had [received a report
announcement of a 10-day pause in the fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah, is a win for Iran. The regime in Tehran had demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon, saying talks with
Strait of Hormuz shipping route effectively closed and peace talks between the US and Iran failed. The IMF said: "Once again, the global economy is threatened with being thrown off course - this time
Hormuz, which normally carries about one-fifth of the world’s supply of oil and natural gas, remains at a standstill as Iran continues to demand the right to decide which vessels may pass
Strait of Hormuz to be opened due to "the blatant violations of the ceasefire" by the US and Israel. He said the "violations" included the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, which he said amounted
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
announced. Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins insisted that despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, where the strait of Hormuz remains closed after the US-Israel war in Iran that “Russia remains the gravest threat
Trump’s deal-making power could evaporate as his domestic support crumbles under the weight of rising energy costs. Sachs warned that a sustained closure of the Strait of Hormuz would trigger an unprecedented energy
announced, days after the country’s chancellor said America was being “humiliated” by Iran. In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president said his administration was “studying and reviewing the possible reduction
Hormuz remains closed, the higher prices of urea, ammonia, sulfur and phosphates are likely to rise, spelling higher costs for farmers. The FAO has estimated that fertiliser prices could be an average 20 percent higher
announced that a ten-day ceasefire will take effect on Friday at midnight local time in Lebanon and Israel. With Iran, Trump says peace talks could begin again soon, with just six days left before
announced, Netanyahu made clear Israel did not intend to withdraw soon, saying "we are not leaving." --- ## **France and Britain host talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz**  of Iranian ports had heaped further uncertainty on shipping companies already reeling from Iran’s effective closure of the strait. “We don’t know what conditions are in place
Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping corridor for the world's oil, has sent fuel prices skyrocketing and posed problems for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. The U.S. has imposed a naval blockade
Trump of seeking to turn the negotiating table “into a table of surrender or to justify renewed warmongering”. “We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats,” Ghalibaf [wrote](https://x.com/mb_ghalibaf/status/2046339369884086287), adding that
announced](/news/liveblog/2026/4/24/iran-war-live-lebanon-truce-extended-trump-says-time-not-on-tehrans-side) a three-week extension to the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon after talks at the White House with Israeli and Lebanese envoys. As tensions persist across the region, he said he “could make
announced sanctions on three Iranian foreign currency exchange houses on Friday, saying they have converted oil revenue into more usable currencies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said his agency would "relentlessly target the regime's ability