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How long can Iran survive the US’s Hormuz blockade?

conflict to some degree. “The naval blockade has added economic strain, as several civilian ships have been captured in international waters. But it remains unclear how tight the blockade is, how many ships manage

As US and Iran weigh peace deal, stranded seafarers wait in limbo

News Agency via Reuters] While some ships have managed to exit the Strait of Hormuz during brief lulls in hostilities, each day brings new uncertainty for the civilian crews manning the Gulf’s massive fleet

Trump-Xi summit: China, US disagree on what they agreed on

News on Friday that China had agreed to buy 200 jets from US aviation manufacturer Boeing – fewer than half the 500 Boeings predicted by markets, which led to Boeing shares falling by more than

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

News images showed crowds celebrating in parts of Lebanon and thousands of displaced families began returning to their homes Friday, even as Lebanese officials urged caution amid fears the ceasefire could still unravel. Hezbollah acknowledged

European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/05/nx-s1-5737285/iran-war-spain-trump) This week, the Pentagon followed through, announcing [plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. service

Tuesday briefing: What it might take for lasting peace between the US and Iran

military will wipe out “every single power plant” and “every single bridge” unless they back down, Trump says, despite many experts warning such an attack would be a war crime. To declare victory, Trump needs

Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **President Trump has been referring to the war in Iran in the past tense,** despite the fact that peace talks in Pakistan stalled

Tuesday briefing: Starmer’s ‘last chance’ speech and the possible challengers to his premiership

Iran is [on “life support”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/11/donald-trump-ceasefire-with-iran-on-life-support-reject-peace-proposals) and that he is considering restarting US navy military escorts of ships through the strait of Hormuz in an attempt to end the Iranian blockade. 3. ***Cost

Monday briefing: How is it possible the prime minister didn’t know about Mandelson’s vetting failure?

military accused America of [violating a fragile ceasefire](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/19/trumps-sends-delegation-to-pakistan-for-possible-new-round-of-iran-war-talks) by attacking a cargo ship. 2. ***US news*** | At least eight children were killed and two adults wounded in a mass shooting in Shreveport