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ceasefire came into effect in early April, [strikes between the two sides](/news/articles/crlpy8n7pr6o) have continued. In the past few months, confusion has surrounded Iran's participation, with President Trump at one stage warning
ceasefire was agreed in April. The [US launched strikes against Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/09/trump-blames-iran-for-downing-of-army-helicopter-and-says-us-must-respond) after **Donald** **Trump** blamed Tehran for downing a US army helicopter near the strait of Hormuz. The attacks triggered a wave
ceasefire, and are willing to challenge the president. “This president is like a toddler playing with a loaded gun,” Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said before the vote. “If there was ever a time
effectively shut since the US and Israel started the war in February. But the US president did not mention Iran’s nuclear program and highly enriched uranium, despite repeatedly insisting that Tehran renounce any nuclear
effectively choked off one of the world's most important shipping lanes. President Donald Trump has said the US blockade is in response to Iran "knowingly failing" to reopen the strait. He also warned
Iran. - **Ceasefire pressure, no halt in fighting:** Despite pressure, Netanyahu said Israel would continue military operations. - **End of Hezbollah:** The Israeli prime minister said the country’s top priority in Lebanon was to secure
ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it. [](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/01/nx-s1-5808340/economic-effects-of-the-war-in-iran-ripple-around-the-globe) ### [State
Iran had backfired, arguing the conflict had strengthened Tehran’s position and given it greater leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. Booker said the US was now in a “worse” situation than before
ceasefire looms. The US vice-president will travel with Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law. Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, said there remained a “deep
effectively shut it, severely restricting the supply of oil and gas around the world. There is currently a ceasefire, but a stand off between Iran and the US means the strait remains closed to most
concern" about the incident. Grossi said "military activity that threatens nuclear safety is unacceptable", according to a statement shared by the International Atomic Energy Agency on X, and called for "maximum military restraint" near nuclear
effectively closed the strait to shipping, creating global economic pressure by driving up energy prices and disrupting supply chains. In peacetime, one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies
concern over "the forcible interception" and calling for a resumption of peace talks. China is heavily reliant on Iranian oil imports. --- ## Death toll in Iran Iran officials said Monday at least 3,375 people
ceasefire came into effect last month, has shared with the US the new Iranian proposal, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said, but he gave no details. There were contradictory reports from Islamabad
concern over dwindling supplies and the effects on sailors' physical and mental health. About 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) usually passes through the strait and the conflict has sent
effect is due to expire on 22 April. The US said it had turned away 23 ships since it began enforcing the blockade on 13 April. Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said this
concerns. The group used southern Lebanon to launch rockets and missiles on northern Israel and engaged in attacks on Israelis elsewhere. Hezbollah also developed a close relationship with Israel’s foremost nemesis after
concerns. But that all changes this week. The future of global trade, rising tensions in Taiwan, and competition in advanced technologies are all at stake. Economically, the ongoing trade war with the US
effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for the world's oil and liquefied natural gas. Despite having agreed a ceasefire in April, the US and Iran have exchanged intermittent fire, including
ceasefire under which Iran ended its drone and missile strikes on Gulf countries including the UAE, but few vessels have been able to transit the strait since then and the US imposed its own blockade