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news briefing on Monday that Tehran’s response to the previous US proposal had been “conveyed to the American side through mediator Pakistan”, according to Tasnim. Washington and Tehran have [exchanged multiple proposals](/news/2026/5/11/unacceptable-whats-irans-peace-proposal-that-trump-has-rejected
ports](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yv6xr6me3o) would continue until a deal was agreed by the two countries. The conflict began with US and Israeli strikes across Iran on 28 February and continued with waves of attacks across
news. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responded by attacking US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan with missiles, and said it was ready to give a “crushing and decisive” response if the US
blockade on Iranian ports following the April ceasefire in an effort to force Tehran to accept Washington’s terms in negotiations. The disruption to shipping through the strait, which has sent shockwaves through the global
US military attacks Iran The U.S. military's Central Command said it carried out the strikes in Iran on Saturday and Sunday around the city of Geruk and on Qeshm Island. "The measured and deliberate
ports, but Tehran has between 160 million and 170 million barrels of oil “afloat” on ships around the world currently. Those supplies, which transited the Strait of Hormuz before the US blockade was imposed
news agency that Tehran’s immediate priority was ending the war, stopping any future US attacks and the fighting in Lebanon. ## What are the main sticking points? ### Strait of Hormuz A major dispute between Tehran
News that he would rather avoid hitting Iranian bridges and power plants, despite having threatened to do so earlier in the week. The latest comments came after Iran and the US traded strikes
US response to its latest proposal Tehran is reviewing the U.S. response to its latest proposal to end the war, Iran's judiciary Mizan news agency cited Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei as saying
blockaded Iranian ports since April 13 in a bid to disrupt Tehran’s oil exports and access to foreign currency. UK-based maritime intelligence company Lloyd’s List said on Monday that at least four
news agency, citing an informed source, said on Sunday night that Iran’s proposed text for negotiations included lifting US sanctions, ending the US blockade of the strait of Hormuz after the signing of initial
news organisations have reported over the past week that Tehran is proposing to reopen the strait before nuclear issues are resolved. Iranian media said Tehran’s latest 14-point proposal included the withdrawal of US
port of Sohar, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said. The Omani navy responded to the Settebello distress call, British maritime risk management group Vanguard said. Twenty-one Indian sailors have been rescued
ports. Donald Trump enforced the blockade on April 13, two days after the first round of negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad ended inconclusively. Since then, the prospects of further talks have been
ports, constitutes a violation of the ceasefire. “The ceasefire between Iran and the US is unequivocally a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” Araghchi said in a social media post. “Its violation
news that the US-Iran talks are continuing this weekend underscores yet again the divide between the administration's public pronouncements and behind-the-scenes push by the White House to find
blockade of Iranian ports. Meanwhile, Israel continues to violate “ceasefires” reached in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. In March, when Iran was retaliating against the US-Israeli strikes by attacking US military assets and infrastructure
US naval blockade of Iranian ports and “understands Iran is in a very weak position”. - **This is a developing story.** Follow the liveblog [here](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/23/middle-east-crisis-live-news-us-iran-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-ships-latest-updates). ## **Leading California governor candidates spar in debate
news agency, Tasnim, described it as a "bad and incomplete tweet that created misleading ambiguity about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz". Araghchi stressed the waterway was only open to ships authorised
news agency. Baqaei said they were in the process of finalising the memorandum, so further talks could be held within 30 to 60 days "and ultimately a final agreement can be reached". Meanwhile, US Secretary