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US delegation is planning to visit Islamabad on Tuesday. While accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire by firing at vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump added: “We’re offering a very fair and reasonable
Trump said Iran cannot "blackmail" the US with threats regarding the waterway, which Tehran has effectively blocked for nearly two months - causing global energy prices to soar. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned
US accused South Africa of “cosying up to Iran” after Tehran was invited to participate in a [BRICS wargames](/news/2026/1/11/brics-wargames-why-they-matter-why-india-opted-out) near South Africa’s coast. Iranian navy vessels were asked to withdraw from the wargames
vessels and opening fire on a third. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran seeks “dialogue and agreement”, but that “breach of commitments, blockade and threats” are hindering negotiations, while the White House said US
Trump** on Sunday had told Fox News that if Iran wanted talks, “they can call us” – adding that his cancellation of sending his envoys to Pakistan at the weekend did not signal a return
vessels may pass and the US blocks Iran’s maritime trade. US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Thursday that he had ordered the US Navy to destroy any Iranian boats
Trump has ordered the military to “shoot and kill” Iranian vessels that could be placing mines. Though the US has sunk almost all of Iran’s conventional navy, small fast boats used by the IRGC
threats as fragile ceasefire set to expire Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Iran is “prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield” after United States President Donald Trump threatened Tehran with “problems like
threats of restarting the war if Iran did not heed Washington’s demands, Trump extended the ceasefire on Tuesday without a set deadline, saying he was in no rush to conclude a peace deal with
vessel, which Trump alleged was under US Treasury sanctions for prior illegal activity. Iran has described the seizure of the ship as “piracy”.  Islamist militant movement and offering a fragile relief in parts of the country after weeks of relentless Israeli airstrikes which have killed hundreds of civilians. Trump said that Israel
Iran’s seizure of the two container ships, with the two sides continuing to impose competing blockades on the strait, keeping global oil prices at about $100 (£74) a barrel. While US forces have proved
threats are main obstacles to genuine negotiations". Earlier this week, Trump announced an indefinite extension to the ceasefire with Iran, which was due to expire on Wednesday, so that negotiations could continue. In other developments
threats from the US and Israel. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz earlier this week adopted [Trump’s apocalyptic messaging](/news/2026/4/2/bomb-back-to-the-stone-age-us-history-of-threats-and-carpet-bombing), and said armed forces are awaiting a greenlight from the US to “return Iran
Iran was able to [attack and seize two commercial vessels in the strait.](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/22/iranian-forces-ships-seized-strait-of-hormuz-us-peace-talks) More than 3,000 Iranians have been killed, including the country’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, but the number
Trump has said the US will ramp up efforts to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz. This has not begun yet, however. According to CNN, there are only a few US minesweeping ships
Trump did not say how they would be able to sail away - he only threatened to use force "if, in any way, this Humanitarian process is interfered with". Hours later, US Central Command announced that
Iran has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to target shipping, seize vessels, or conduct military exercises, demonstrating its ability to close or restrict the strait. The result is soaring energy prices globally, forcing many countries
threats to Iran. “We have more weapons and ammunition at a much higher grade than we had before,” he said. “We have the best equipment. We have stuff all over the world. We have these