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US Vice President was ready to return to Pakistan for fresh negotiations to end a conflict that has sent crude soaring and revived inflation fears. **ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images** ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images
conflict with Iran aims to prevent the country from acquiring a nuclear bomb. Asked about the rising [oil prices](/news/2026/4/30/us-gas-reaches-4-30-per-gallon-trump-says-prices-will-drop-after-iran-war) due to the war, Trump said: “We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon because
US and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February. The summit is expected to cover topics including that conflict, tariffs and China’s relationship with Taiwan. Huang was not on the initial list
US dollar system. Some reports have suggested that Iran has charged up to $2m for each vessel. Some payments have been made in cryptocurrencies. Iran already has barter agreements with multiple countries, including Russia, China
conflicts involving Tehran-backed groups in Lebanon. So, what has Trump said, what is the pushback from Iran, and what are the key sticking points? ## What did Trump say? The president said on his social
conflict? The strategic Strait of Hormuz was [closed again](/news/2026/4/18/iran-reasserts-control-of-hormuz-strait-as-trump-warns-against-blackmail) amid the standoff between Iran and the United States, as the influential Iranian parliamentary speaker indicated that a conclusive peace agreement was still “far” away
Iran war will squeeze US voters long after conflict ends, economists warn”. ## Today in Focus  means for everyday households, it’s hard to fault. “Australians are poorer because of this shock to oil prices and energy prices and all the other commodity
news and criticised Nato for being "useless when needed". Tehran promised the strait will be completely open to commercial vessels until the middle of next week, when a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran
conflict, at the very least we could – and indeed should say, ‘Thank goodness it’s all over,'” he added. So far, Putin has only agreed to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow or a third country, once
US in offensive capabilities](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/09/australian-spy-plane-operators-in-middle-east-not-sharing-intel-with-us-for-offensive-operations-defence-boss-says). [Sign up for the Breaking News Australia email](https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=copyembed&CMP=emailbutton) Initially deployed for a four-week period, the Wedgetail had already had its deployment extended once
US-wars, including [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran). “Under Takaichi, Japan is following America like a dog follows its owner,” said Hiroko Maekawa, a councillor for a Tokyo ward. “The LDP wants to turn the self
us. Then, over a reasonable time span, between 30 to 60 days, details are discussed and ultimately a final agreement is reached." He said the Strait of Hormuz is among the topics discussed. But Baghaei
conflict in the Middle East: [Possible Iran talks](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#One) | [NATO rift](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#nato) | [Mines in Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#five) | [New sanctions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#six) | [Journalist killed](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#Two)[Pope Leo](https://www.npr.org
conflict ends, Hanna said, many voters remain unconvinced, with dissatisfaction threatening to shape the November midterm elections and potentially hurt Republicans at the ballot box. - Henry Ensher, a former US ambassador to Algeria, said Trump
news agency that Washington had no plans to renew the waiver. But energy markets have failed to stabilise amid ongoing negotiations for a peace proposal between the US and Iran, as well as the closure
news agency reported. The toing and froing over the strait cast doubt on US President Donald Trump’s optimism the day before, that a [peace deal](/news/2026/4/18/pakistan-pm-army-chief-wrap-up-key-trips-in-push-for-more-us-iran-talks) to end the US-Israel war on Iran
conflicts” if the issue was not handled properly. The language underlines rhetoric used by China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, in a recent phone call with the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio. Trump
US has also lost credibility with European and Middle Eastern allies. His frustration boiling over, Trump lashed out in an Easter Sunday social media post: “Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards
news agency, citing an official briefed on the meeting, said Trump wants the nuclear issue addressed at the start of any negotiations. CNN, citing two sources familiar with the matter, said Trump was unlikely