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blockade of vessels leaving Iranian ports would remain in place. - **US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the military objectives of so-called “Operation Epic Fury” have concluded and the offensive stage
comments from US President Donald Trump, who said late on Tuesday that the world should brace for an “amazing two days” and the war on Iran is “very close to over”. White House Press Secretary
Trump on new plans for potential action in the Iran war. US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran in a moved aimed to break
commentators](/news/2026/2/20/tucker-carlson-says-passport-seized-staff-interrogated-at-israeli-airport) and podcasters. The conflict has also been unpopular with US voters, including a sizeable Republican constituency. A Marquette Law School survey released last week suggested that only 32 percent of voters approve
blockade. The Touska is also reportedly under US sanctions due to its “prior history of illegal activity,” according to US President Donald Trump. Rezaei told Al Jazeera that those detained on board the Touska included
comments before the meeting, accusing Iran of “holding the world’s economy to ransom”. France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called the blockade’s economic consequences “major” for French citizens and businesses alike
blockade, they want to inflict the same economic pain on the US and its regional allies.” ## Did the US hit Iranian boats? In a statement on Monday, US Admiral Brad Cooper said CENTCOM forces sank
comments, the US defence department announced a plan to withdraw 5,000 troops form Germany - an order which has been attributed to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Germany's defence minister said the [Pentagon decision
comments by the German chancellor on Monday. Merz told university students that "the Americans clearly have no strategy". "The Iranians are obviously very skilled at negotiating, or rather, very skilful at not negotiating, letting
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
comment on Tuesday reflected his often-expressed frustration with European and [NATO allies](/news/2026/4/24/us-weighs-retaliation-against-nato-allies-over-iran-war-divisions-reuters) over their unwillingness to fully back the war or take part in it. “The Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, thinks
blockade on all Iran-linked ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has fired at ships trying to transit through the vital shipping route. And early on Monday, the US shot
comments in press interviews, during which he said the talks were going well but also warned that he would consider resuming the war if Iran refused to negotiate. "There is no clear formula" for ending
comment on the claim, but Tehran has long asserted that [its right to enrich Uranium inside the country is sacrosanct.](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/30/rationale-behind-iran-uranium-enrichment-nuclear-ambitions) Aragchi’s statement that the strait was “declared completely open” came
commentators said, that Washington was ready to launch major operations in the Gulf without consulting its allies – or protecting them from the fallout. Both versions suggest a lack of preparation underpinning Project Freedom
blockade didn’t just hurt Iranian exports – the Trump administration effectively controls Iran’s ability to import goods it desperately needs. Analysts say, in some ways, that economic chokehold could exert even more pressure
blockade on Iranian ports, further aggravating fears of a protracted energy crisis. Italy heavily relies on gas imports. ## ‘Stop the genocide’ Possibly more importantly, Italy’s government and prime minister are preparing for elections next
commented publicly about this bold claim, but an unnamed official, quoted by the judiciary-run Mizan News Agency, said "there have never been any negotiations regarding any kind of nuclear materials to America
comments reported by Cuba’s Communist Party newspaper Granma, Garcia del Toro emphasised that ending the three-month-old US oil blockade was “a top priority” for the Cuban government in the talks, and accused
blockade until Tehran agrees to negotiate. “They’re going to negotiate, and if they don’t, they’re going to see problems like they’ve never seen before,” he said in an interview on Monday