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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
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
impacted energy supplies. Since early March, Iran has also restricted passage through the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/5/9/on-level-of-atomic-bomb-iran-highlights-hormuz-importance-amid-us-talks), the narrow waterway through which 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies passed
Iran has allowed passage by vessels from select countries, but they are required to negotiate transit with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iranian attacks on US assets and oil and gas facilities
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 blockade of Iranian ports. Iranian armed forces and politicians stress that this must include establishing a system that leaves Iran in charge of managing the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, as the two countries
impact from the Iran conflict and “short-term adjustments to travel plans”, the airport said. However, the number of transfer passengers transiting for onward flights rose 10% in April year-on-year, as travellers rerouting
US-Israel strikes and see nuclear issues from a nationalist, sovereign rights perspective.” She predicted that the United Nations may soon issue a formal condemnation of Iran for unilaterally blockading the Strait of Hormuz
blockade is impossible to predict, but simply hanging on could be an economic disaster for its people. “It is the insurgent’s dilemma,” says Ozcelik. “At first to survive is to win, but there
impact could his firing have on US military strategy? ## Who is John Phelan? As the US Navy’s top civilian official, Phelan had various responsibilities, including overseeing recruiting, mobilising and organising, as well as construction
Iran doubled down on imposing separate blockades of the shipping waterway. 3. ***West Bank*** | Two Palestinians, including a [14-year-old schoolboy](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/22/palestinian-boy-14-among-two-killed-in-settler-attack-west-bank-school), were killed in the occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers
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
blockade of the key Strait of Hormuz, designed to put additional pressure on Iran. Asked whether the UK and US's growing differences over the conflict had affected the "special relationship" between the two countries
impact of the Iran war, in particular March's inflation figures, dashed any hope of an imminent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The central bank kept its base rate, which affects mortgage
impact of a global energy shock and providing relief to customers affected by shipping constraints in the strait of Hormuz.” The strait, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply
impact on the market because the UAE’s exports, like those of all its neighbouring countries, are currently constrained by Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE has been able to sell
Iran has [threatened to strike back](/news/2026/5/1/iran-vows-long-painful-response-if-us-renews-attacks) if the US renews attacks, including on US assets in neighbouring Gulf countries. On Friday, United Arab Emirates presidential adviser Anwar Gargash wrote in a post
Iran’s proposal to reopen the strait, which would require the US end its own naval blockade of the strait and does not address a nuclear deal. On Tuesday, Trump said on social media that
blockade of Iranian ports to exert pressure on Tehran to agree to its terms - a move that has infuriated Iran. Some 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas uses the crucial waterway
blockade of Iranian ports. As Iranian media reported on Sunday that Tehran had sent an official response to the text for an agreement earlier proposed by the US through mediator Pakistan, Pezeshkian said, “If there