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blockade of Iranian ports, and Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices in the US have hit a new high at $4.23 a gallon – the highest since 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. The Brent
Hormuz and stalling efforts by Washington to secure a new ceasefire agreement with Tehran. The US military’s Central Command (Centcom) said its aircraft disabled the engine room of the unladen Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie
blockade of the strait of Hormuz since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran. For years the UK has led international efforts to put economic pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine
blockade on Iran whose ships "shall not pass" he said. At the same time he was bullish about negotiations with Iranians who could credibly speak for all arms of the Iranian leadership. The French finance
blockade to lock in Iranian oil](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-until-us-lifts-blockade), inflicting losses of an estimated $500m daily on Tehran and threatening the country’s long-term energy production – but negotiations have stalled
blockade” by Washington as the reason. ## ‘Haze of confusion’ In the hours it took between Trump’s flurry of announcements on Friday and official responses from Iranian authorities, supporters of the establishment voiced serious concerns
blockade near the strait of Hormuz. It is the first such interception since the US began blocking Iranian ports last week. Iran’s joint military command said Tehran would respond soon and called
news conference at the White House on Feb. 27, 2025. **Carl Court/Getty Images** Carl Court/Getty Images In a statement to NPR last week, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the withdrawal
news agency on Friday. Mokhber said the authorities will by no means relinquish control “that we have gained through this war” and will endeavour to “alter the governing regime” of the strait either through international
news conference on Thursday morning to reinforce Washington’s coercive posture. The US naval blockade of Iranian ports would continue “as long as it takes,” he said, adding that Washington remained “locked and loaded
news agency that Munir will discuss Iran-US talks, regional peace and stability, and other “important issues”. ## Mediation efforts Islamabad has intensified its mediation process to secure a second round of direct talks between
News Agency [reported](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/iran-suspends-talks-us-israel-attacks-lebanon-rcna347865) that Tehran would stop exchanging messages with Washington through intermediaries, pointing to Israel’s military operations in Lebanon as a ceasefire violation. “There is the prospect before us, which
Hormuz, and to inflict more severe damages on the American-Zionist enemies in case of another aggression,” read its statement. The IRGC on Saturday took a state television presenter to broadcast near [two vessels seized
news agency reported that a US warship had been hit by two Iranian drones, the claim was denied by US Central Command. So what leverage do the US and Iran hold over each other
blockade of Iran’s ports, and subsequent [skyrocketing food inflation](/news/2026/5/10/food-inflation-hammers-households-in-war-hit-iran). ## Why has Iran focused on the UAE? The US military has had a significant presence on the UAE’s soil for years, including
news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **President Trump leaves for a state visit to China today.** It will be his first visit to Beijing during his second term. Trade will
blockade.  People in Tehran drive past an anti
blockade. The operation will start on Monday, the US president says. Iran took control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies pass, days after
news agency reported that, as well as taking part in the main BRICS sessions, Araghchi will hold separate meetings with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and other officials attending the meeting. In April this year
news agency reported that Washington and Tehran had given an “in principle agreement” to extend the ceasefire to allow for diplomatic overtures, citing unnamed regional officials. However, a US official was quoted by Reuters