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blockade brings two main risks: - It drives up oil and gas prices yet again - The ceasefire collapses, full-scale war breaks out again between the US and Iran, also impacting
US-enforced blockade](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/19/trumps-sends-delegation-to-pakistan-for-possible-new-round-of-iran-war-talks) near the strait of Hormuz shipping channel had been seized. He wrote on social media: “We have full custody of their ship, and are seeing what’s on board
impact of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports that began on Monday, Iranian authorities have signalled that they do not intend to give major concessions in negotiations with Washington, including on nuclear enrichment. Ebrahim
blockade. A key sticking point in negotiations between the US and Iran has been the future of the strait. Iranian officials insist that any agreement with Washington must grant Tehran sovereignty over the waterway
US imposes a blockade on shipments from Iranian ports. - UK prime minister **Keir Starmer** and French president **Emmanuel Macron** will **co-host a summit in Paris on Friday focused on efforts to reopen the strait
ceasefire expires, with Iran saying it was in the early hours of Wednesday in Iran, and Trump putting it at the end of Wednesday in Washington. A first round of talks in Islamabad 10 days
US-Israel war on Iran is coming under growing strain as several Gulf countries have reported drone attacks. Qatar said on Sunday that a drone struck a cargo ship in Qatari waters, sparking a fire
ceasefire began. Iran’s authorities this week projected [a hardened stance](/news/2026/4/25/irans-authorities-project-hardened-stance-with-more-talks-on-horizon) on negotiations with Washington, and pledged to fight the naval blockade of Iran’s southern waters, which the US Central Command insisted
blockades has been compounded by the presence of sea mines in the strait. In a briefing to Congress, the Pentagon warned it could take up to six months to clear all the suspected mines from
US naval blockade of Iran’s ports remains, [ramping up the pressure](/news/2026/4/29/irans-currency-falls-to-new-low-as-us-blockade-sanctions-impact-trade) on Iranian households. “But the Americans do not want to give any concessions. They started the naval blockade immediately after the ceasefire
blockade prepared, with oil stockpiled at sea, high prices cushioning the impact, and a large domestic market, noting the country is used to “much harsher” conditions after years of pressure. ## War diplomacy - **Impasse likely despite
US and Iran blockaded the Strait of Hormuz. And, in Lebanon, which had already been suffering from an economic crisis, there is less work, and people are losing their jobs. “The price of running
us want to see a nuclear-armed Iran." --- ### **High jet fuel prices squeeze airlines** Meanwhile, the war and strait blockade are continuing to rattle global markets and push up costs, with the airline industry particularly
US president and the Israeli prime minister, frenemies who could determine the fate of the current ceasefire. Trump went out of his way on Sunday to stress that he was the dominant partner
ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in place since April 8 to allow time for talks but on Thursday evening, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said it was unreasonable to expect quick
blockade of all Iran-linked ships trying to pass through the strait, further compounding the traffic jam around the waterway through which a fifth of global oil and gas passes during peacetime. ## Low impact
ceasefire has been in place between the US and Iran since April, but US President Donald Trump has said it is on "massive life support". Both sides have accused the other of launching attacks
impact on oil:** Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said no oil wells have “exploded” under the US blockade, arguing the measures have only driven up global prices. He added Iran’s storage has not reached
ceasefire in Lebanon including the withdrawal of Israel forces and the unfreezing of half of Iran’s frozen assets, about $12bn; a form of Iranian management over the strait of Hormuz; and detailed discussions later
impact reported,” the agency added. No casualties were reported, and all crew members were said to be safe. British maritime security firm Vanguard Tech said the ship was sailing under a Liberian flag