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Trump said Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/04/trump-iran-threat-us-vessels) would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if vessels taking part in Project Freedom were attacked. “It definitely brings us closer to a return to fighting. Iran
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
US bombs Iran after Trump threat, Tehran closes Hormuz Strait to all ships The United States has launched fresh strikes on “multiple targets” in Iran on President Donald Trump’s orders, in an escalation that
Iran. He later backed away from the threat, claiming that he had received written assurance from Xi that he would not provide Tehran with weaponry. Days later, Trump said that the US Navy had intercepted
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
Trump has [renewed](/news/2026/5/4/hormuz-tensions-push-ceasefire-to-the-brink-as-trump-threatens-iran) his threats against Iran. He told Fox News Iran would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if they attacked US vessels
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
threats to shipping in the Middle East - the US was advising vessels to pass through a "security area" off the Oman coast. Later that day, Centcom posted: "As a first step, two US-flagged merchant
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
Iran’s threats to attack ships in effect have blockaded the strait since US-Israeli attacks started on February 28. The closure of the vital maritime corridor has sent oil and fertiliser prices surging around
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