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threat of striking “bridges and power plants”, which [experts said](https://www.justsecurity.org/135423/professors-letter-international-law-iran-war/) could amount to war crimes under international law. Iran, however, has so far denied it will participate in the talks, accusing
ship Epaminondas during what state media described as the seizure of one of two vessels accused of violations in the Strait of Hormuz, April 21, 2026. **Meysam Mirzadeh/Tasnim News Agency via AP** Meysam Mirzadeh/Tasnim News
threats by US President Donald Trump, the Iranian government has also tried to empower its own border provinces to import essential goods by reducing red tape. It has also allocated $1bn from the sovereign wealth
threat on 7 April that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" comes to mind when we stop at a roadside restaurant - a hundreds-year-old caravanserai, a travellers' inn of old - with vaulted stone ceilings
Hormuz. History will record that the Iranian nation sank the superpower of America in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. Both the field and diplomacy are moving forward with the coordination
threats throughout the war. - **Iran has reportedly rejected participation in a second round of peace talks with the US in Pakistan**, citing “Washington’s excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions
Hormuz, with Iran restricting passage through the key shipping route in the wake of the US and Israel commencing strikes in February, as well as over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. The US has since increased
shipping and energy supplies, and to ensure the safety of seafarers, the sources told Al Jazeera on Tuesday. It also calls for an end to Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbours. Qatar, Saudi Arabia
threats and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine the country's security". The Abu Dhabi Media Office said the fire "broke out in an electric generator" and confirmed precautionary measures had been taken
Hormuz was an exclusively Omani-Iranian waterway. Photograph: Rajat Gupta/EPA Western diplomats say Iranian proposals for the future permanent management of the strait are unlawful since they impose tolls on commercial shipping and would give
ship on vessels transiting through the strait, according to reports. Iran would then use the money it raises for reconstruction. If peace talks fail, Tehran may again seek to close the strait. --- ## Will
Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran). Inspired by the country’s [Cool Biz energy-saving initiative](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/jun/17/japan.justinmccurry), Tokyo officials hope the measure will cut dependence on air conditioning. Cool Biz, launched by the environment ministry
Hormuz”](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/23/trump-claims-us-has-total-control-over-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-seizes-two-container-ships), a statement that appeared dubious in light of Iran seizing two container ships and a US report warning it could take six months to clear the strait of mines. The president
threat of renewed outbreak of fighting in the background. Trump said he now considers the two-week ceasefire with Iran ends “Wednesday evening Washington time”, extending the pause for an extra 24 hours to allow
threats after clashing with German chancellor **Friedrich Merz** over the Iran war. Earlier this week, Merz said [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) had **“humiliated” the US** and questioned how Trump planned to end the conflict, saying
ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. --- ## IMF warns global economy at risk of recession The International Monetary Fund (IMF) [warned Tuesday](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo/issues/2026/04/14/world-economic-outlook-april-2026?cid=ca-com-homepage-sm26-WEOEA2026001) that the war with Iran could trigger a global recession
shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The moves by the warring sides have sent oil prices skyrocketing around the globe. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Leavitt said Trump had decided to send Witkoff and Kushner
ship. ](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/4c654d00f8f7d23dd5bf86a38cd915a0fe5be752/1308_0_3713_2970/master/3713.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) The Panamanian-flagged MSC Francesca was seized by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the strait of Hormuz last week. Photograph: Meysam Mirzadeh/Reuters Ali Vaez, the Iran project director
shipping waterway. The standoff over the strait – through which about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied fossil gas passed during peacetime – has raised doubts about whether stalled peace negotiations will resume. Mohammad Bagher
threat. Now you're saying it's completely obliterated." Hegseth responded by saying that Iran "had not given up their nuclear ambitions." Over the course of his testimony, Hegseth was asked several times about