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happening on day 50 of the US-Iran conflict? Iranian officials have [pushed back](/news/liveblog/2026/4/18/iran-war-live-tehran-says-president-trump-made-false-claims-amid-talks) against claims by US President Donald Trump on the state of negotiations, highlighting deep contradictions in messaging as tensions persist
happening on day 47 of the US-Iran conflict? United States President Donald Trump has said that the war on Iran is “very close to over” as Israel and Lebanon [held rare direct talks](/news/2026/4/14/israel-and-lebanon-hold-rare-talks-in-washington-dc-amid-iran-war
Strait of Hormuz is once again heavily restricted and under “strict management” of the armed forces. It cited continued “acts of piracy and maritime theft under the so-called label of a blockade” by Washington
strait of Hormuz to ships using other Gulf ports. The blockade has created further uncertainty for shippers, oil companies and war risk insurers. On Wednesday morning, US central command (Centcom) said US forces had “achieved
strait of Hormuz through which roughly 20% of global oil and natural gas exports were shipped before the war. Bessent also commented on US tariffs on other nations, saying they could be back in place
Hormuz will remain tightly controlled and in its previous condition,” it said. By 10:30 GMT on Saturday, no fewer than eight [oil and gas tankers](/economy/2026/4/18/as-oil-prices-plunge-below-91-after-weeks-a-new-hormuz-crisis-emerges) had crossed the strait, but at least
US-Iran peace talks on April 13, 2026. **AFP via Getty Images** AFP via Getty Images The blockade is seen as a tactic to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where nearly
happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict? Efforts to revive US-Iran negotiations [are gathering pace](/news/liveblog/2026/4/16/iran-war-live-pakistan-in-push-for-new-round-of-us-iran-peace-negotiations), with Pakistan again having an important mediating role as its leaders hold high-level talks
blockade on Iran’s use of the strait would remain in full force until Washington had struck a deal with Tehran. He said the process “should go very quickly” because “most of the points
happens, I think they want to make a deal very badly.” On Wednesday afternoon, however, the White House denied it had requested an extension to the ceasefire, which is set to end on 22 April
happening over the next two days, and we’re more inclined to go there,” Trump said. He added that Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was doing a “great job” in arranging
happen tomorrow.” Trump did not say who would be involved or give more detail. The Financial Times said a ceasefire could be announced soon, citing Lebanese officials. Reports earlier said Israeli prime minister **Benjamin Netanyahu
happening over the next two days, and we’re more inclined to go there [Islamabad],” he told a New York Post reporter in Islamabad. However, Pakistan’s PM Sharif began a four-day trip
happened only four times since 1980," it said, most recently during the Covid pandemic. Energy prices have soared since the war began more than six weeks ago after the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route
happens in the other diplomatic process, between the US and Iran. Reducing what America and Israel see as Iran's malign behaviour across the Middle East will be on Washington's agenda, if and when
happened. **Donald Trump refused to apologise to the pope on Monday** after criticising Leo XIV for his opposition to the war in Iran – **and** **the US president sought to explain away his now-deleted social
happening!!!" President Trump wrote in a post on social media shortly after the agreement entered into force. He also suggested the top Israeli and Lebanese leaders may be invited to the White House for further
happen," referring to a deal. Also on Friday, hours after Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz was open to commercial ships, the U.S. Treasury Department announced it was extending its pause on sanctions