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blockades in the Gulf – Iran shutting down the Strait of Hormuz and the US laying a naval siege on Iranian ports – have caused global energy supply issues to persist despite the truce
Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday [blamed the US](/video/newsfeed/2026/4/27/irans-foreign-minister-in-russia-for-talks) for the failure of the talks. “US approaches caused the previous round of negotiations, despite progress, to fail to reach
status of cargo ships in the strait of Hormuz, in Hamburg, Germany, 15 April. Photograph: Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Since the conflict began in February, oil prices have fluctuated, peaking at [almost $120](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/12/iran-war-oil-energy-prices-inflation-washington-world-bank-imf)
Hormuz Strait if such a blockade were to remain in effect. Iran’s Fars News Agency, which is closely aligned with the IRGC, reported that Tehran considers the continuation of the US blockade a violation
status of its ongoing mediation efforts. The first round of talks, held just over a week ago in Islamabad, ended without an agreement. Vance later accused Iran of refusing to accept Washington's terms
blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear programme. Later, Trump told the news agency AFP that a deal
blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete,” the US president posted on his Truth Social network, adding
current two-week ceasefire with Iran expires. But a new U.S. economic blockade on Iran is escalating tensions. With Gaza, Trump's Board of Peace has been meeting Hamas officials this week to convince them
blockade of its own. Its Navy has been blocking Iranian ports to pressure Tehran to reopen the vital waterway, adding another obstacle to the talks. According to Rob Geist Pinfold, a lecturer in international security