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Why has the US sanctioned Iraq’s deputy oil minister for helping Iran?

Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/5/7/us-seeks-un-help-to-open-hormuz-can-its-resolution-succeed), the vital conduit for oil exports from the Gulf region. Iraq has come under pressure from the US in recent months over accusations that it is too close to neighbouring Iran

Iran makes new proposal for deal to end war, regional officials say

Iran had made or reiterated some concessions, including a long-term suspension of its nuclear programme and transfer of its highly enriched uranium to Russia, and a phased reopening of the strait of Hormuz

Hegseth ‘dangerously exaggerated’ US military triumph in Iran, Senate hears

Iran, which has become stalemated after eight weeks of fighting and seen the regime in Tehran close the strategically vital strait of Hormuz

Does Trump hold ‘all the cards’ against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?

Strait of Hormuz The vital waterway is Iran’s most significant strategic asset, the narrow passage ships one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies in peacetime. Tehran has effectively

Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

closing off the narrow strait. In addition, Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries' oil and gas refineries have caused further disruption in global supply. As a result, some international experts [say](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/news/transcripts/fatih-birol-the-iea-is-ready-to-act-with-additional-releases-of-reserves-if-needed/)

The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open

closing off the narrow strait. In addition, Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries' oil and gas refineries have caused further disruption in global supply. As a result, some international experts [say](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/news/transcripts/fatih-birol-the-iea-is-ready-to-act-with-additional-releases-of-reserves-if-needed/)

UAE reports drone strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

Iran's demands to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz - a crucial shipping lane which has been effectively closed

Friday briefing: How Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have found themselves caught in an escalation without end

Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) is “pretty close” to signing a peace agreement with the US, which would see the strait of Hormuz

U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears its end. And, Fed chair nominee faces tough hearing

closely monitoring the situation between the U.S. and Iran. ![Commuters drive past a giant billboard referring to the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire

closed" Strait of Hormuz with the caption: "Until the last American soldier leaves the region." ### Attacks rattle ceasefire talks The attacks represent the latest escalation between the U.S. and Iran

Economic confidence plummets in US amid Iran war, poll shows

Iran has responded to the US and Israeli strikes – which killed several top officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as well as hundreds of civilians – by closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz

Offensive stage of Iran war is over, US Secretary of State Rubio says

Strait of Hormuz raised fears the ceasefire between the US and Iran was in jeopardy. The US has said it aims to guide stranded ships out of the Gulf through the largely closed

Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

Strait of Hormuz was closed in March, there were dire warnings of global economic consequences if it was still closed by June. Not only does the vital waterway that was open until

Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit key waterway

closed the [strait](/news/2026/5/13/bahrain-led-un-resolution-on-strait-of-hormuz-gains-support-of-112-nations), causing disruptions to global energy supplies and raising fuel prices as oil tankers remain unable to pass. But under special agreements, Iran has let some carriers sail through the waterway

Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks

Hormuz, complicating the plans of the United States for a coalition to reopen the waterway. Two months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the strait remains closed

Andrew Hastie accuses Pauline Hanson of being ‘Maga first’ – as it happened

Iran would be a success “if we can get the strait of Hormuz open, and we get the oil supply”.  Shadow minister Andrew Hastie. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Hastie

Saudi Aramco profits jump despite conflict in Middle East

Hormuz.” The strait, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply normally passes, has in effect been closed since the start of the US-Iran

Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran

Iran has maintained its own blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, [a key shipping route](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno), for nearly two months - causing global energy prices to soar. It was [briefly re-opened on Saturday

US, Iran, UAE trade Hormuz attack claims: What we know

closed since the start of the war on February 28. On Monday, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that a US warship that had refused to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz

UAE quits OPEC: What that means for the Gulf, energy markets and beyond

Iran, which began on February 28. Tehran responded by hitting back at Israel, US military assets and other infrastructure in Gulf countries. It also closed off most access to the Strait of Hormuz