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Iran blames Trump’s blockade for diplomatic impasse as fragile truce holds

announced he would extend](/news/2026/4/21/trump-announces-extending-iran-ceasefire-but-says-blockade-remains) the US-Iran truce, Ghalibaf, one of Iran’s lead negotiators, suggested that Tehran will not capitulate to Washington’s demands because of the siege. “A complete ceasefire only makes

Oil price jumps to $115 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade

announced. The US said it would pause attacks on Iran on 8 April. However, the oil benchmark has been rising steadily over the last 12 days, as the US continued its blockade. On Wednesday, Trump

Middle East crisis live: Iran reviewing peace proposal as Trump says a deal ‘very possible’

war ending, adding: “If it doesn’t end, **we have to go back to bombing the hell out of them.”** In other developments: - News of a possible deal followed **Trump’s abrupt U-turn

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

end ![U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard Air Force One on April 17, 2026 just prior to landing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Trump said the United States received favorable

Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

announcement came after Iranian state-linked media said Tehran had received a US response to its latest peace proposal. Iran said the response, delivered via Pakistan, was being reviewed, according to Iran's semi-official

Trump says he opposes extending Iran ceasefire amid talks uncertainty

end to the Israeli bombardment of the country. Trump, in turn, ordered his own blockade of the waterway with the US military laying a naval siege on ships linked to Iran. When a ceasefire

Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

end to the war in the Middle East. The war has disrupted oil supply globally as Iran attacked vessels and imposed a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation to U.S. and Israeli strikes

What will Trump do next with Iran?

announced the pause, Trump told his military commanders to remain on standby for "a full, large-scale assault of Iran, on a moment's notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving

end the war would continue over the course of the weekend, adding that he did not think there were too many significant differences between the two sides. It comes after Iran's foreign ministry said

Trump berated Netanyahu? Analysts question US-Israel feud rumours

Iran close the Strait of Hormuz, has sent gasoline prices soaring in the US and fuelled inflation. Critics have [accused Trump](/news/2026/3/1/netanyahus-war-analysts-say-trumps-iran-strikes-benefit-israel-not-us) of allowing Israel to drag the US into a war that does

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency

War. - **18:00 BST:** Traders start making big bets on stock market going up - **18:18 BST:** Trump announces tariffs pause - **18:19 BST:** Stock market begins historic surge Again, a pattern of unusual trading

‘A stress test’: US-Germany rift widens as Iran-war drags on

war on Iran has escalated into a broader debate about Europe’s transatlantic ties – while Berlin [pushes](/news/2026/1/19/why-is-germany-trying-to-build-europes-strongest-conventional-army) to become the continent’s leading military power. Merz sparked controversy last week when he said Washington

Trump threatens to reduce troop numbers in Germany amid growing row with Nato allies

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

US House rejects war powers resolution that would prevent further action against Iran

Iran, as Democrats united against continued US involvement in the conflict amid peace talks that have yet to make a breakthrough. The resolution introduced by Greg Meeks, the top Democrat on the House foreign affairs

The US and Iran have agreed a deal. How soon could things go back to normal?

Iran, the White House and the Iranian regime have agreed a framework deal to bring about a more long-term end to hostilities. The Middle East crisis sent global oil prices soaring as the conflict

Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but US and Iran at loggerheads over port blockade

end the blockade of its ports in order for negotiations to resume. But Trump and Treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday both warned that the US Navy blockade will continue. Tehran’s position has been

What we know about the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

Trump urged the group to abide by the ceasefire, saying, "I hope Hezbollah acts nicely and well during this important period of time." Following the announcement, the US president also invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin

The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open

Iran. Lebanon's government has pushed for a ceasefire before entering bigger diplomatic negotiations with Israel. Hezbollah opposes the talks. Israel had agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon in 2024, but U.N. peacekeepers recorded more

US push for Lebanon and Israel leaders to meet could inflame tensions

announced by United States President Donald Trump on April 16, Israel and Hezbollah have continued to fight, mostly on Lebanese territory occupied by the Israelis. In an effort to halt the war and end Israel

Takeaways from Iowa's primaries. And, DOJ nixes Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

war in Iran. The state is governed by Republicans, but voters have cast their ballots for Democrats in recent federal and state elections. Democratic voters are strategically selecting candidates they believe will best position them