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strait of Hormuz. The Houthis, an Islamist armed group that controls large parts of Yemen, are allies of Iran – they have previously targeted shipping in the Red Sea and likely the “resistance” referred
Hormuz – a choke point for a fifth of global oil supply – in return for the US lifting its blockade of the strait. US president Donald Trump said Iran was in a “state of collapse
Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations, and Iran responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The US assault across multiple Iranian cities came as efforts
Hormuz, which usually carries about one-fifth of global fuel supplies, has been at a standstill for more than two months amid Iranian threats against shipping in the region. On Tuesday, United States President Donald
strait of Hormuz – bringing home the economic gravity of these talks for south Asian countries. Neighbouring Bangladesh warned this week that its mobile network would soon face a shutdown as they were running
Trump [threatened to invade Greenland](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/05/trump-must-give-up-fantasies-about-annexation-says-greenland-pm) – and Denmark, a Nato member state, took the threat seriously enough to prepare for war, [sending explosives and bloodbags](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/19/denmark-prepared-for-us-attack-donald-trump-greenland) to its largely autonomous territory
Strait of Hormuz and agree the terms of much longer-term talks over the big issues, starting with Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium and its wider nuclear plans. The war is unpopular in America
strait of Hormuz in exchange for a lifting of a US naval blockade on [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) – is set to be formally signed at a ceremony in Geneva on Friday attended
threats to resume bombing Iran if it does not agree to a peace deal, Israel’s political establishment is reportedly itching for war. Shimon Riklin, an anchor for the right-wing Israeli Channel 14, [blurted
threats to capture Iranian infrastructure and take control of its oil industry.Donald Trump [has warned that Iran will “pay the price”](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/10/trump-news-at-a-glance-latest-updates-today) for stalling negotiations and boasted Wednesday that “we hit them hard
Trump on Truth Social. “In all cases, they said they will not be returning until the area becomes safe for navigation, and everything else.” Jakob Larsen, the chief safety and security officer at the shipping
Trump is under pressure domestically and internationally as fuel prices surge in the US and across the rest of the world. US officials have insisted the ceasefire in the Middle East is holding and that
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be “open to all” on Friday, while Vance said there would be no tolls on traffic in the waterway during the 60-day period. - A senior Iranian official
threat level in the area remains critical. The first ship was an unidentified cargo ship traveling north near Sirik, Iran, east of the strait, the British monitor said. Iranian officials have asserted that they control
Trump** had reaffirmed his support for Israel’s right “to defend itself against threats on all fronts, including in Lebanon”. **Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle
Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals for ending the war. The Iranian effort to formalize control over the channel raised new concerns about international shipping, with hundreds
Iran has also brought traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a near total standstill, making transit too risky. While Saudi Arabia and the UAE have pipelines to bypass the narrow waterway and allow some
Strait of Hormuz and the US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. FIFA has insisted the team will take part in the tournament as planned, so Tucson has pressed ahead with its preparations
threats”, arguing Trump is “really in need of the negotiations”, though Iran would prefer to avoid renewed fighting. ## War diplomacy: - The Department of State will hold new talks on Thursday following a fragile ceasefire
Trump administration wants to weaken Iran’s ability to target shipping in the strait of Hormuz and “signal at the highest political level that the security situation around the strait is improving, thereby reassuring shipping