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recent silence with a [defiant statement](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/30/iran-supreme-leader-issues-defiant-statement-on-strait-of-hormuz) hailing Iran’s control over shipping in the strait of Hormuz and vowing to guard the country’s nuclear and missile programmes. 2. ***Environment*** | Governments have
happened at the war's outset, when he ordered strikes in late February shortly after indicating he would let talks play out. Trump said the current pause for negotiations was a "very positive development," while
happen, here is how Forty years ago, a reactor exploded in the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant in what was then the Soviet Republic of Ukraine. At least 30 people were killed in the immediate aftermath
recent slide in tech stocks presented a buying opportunity for investors. The price of the global benchmark Brent jumped by4.6% to $97.34 (£73.05) a barrel in Asia on Monday, while US-traded crude rose
recent weeks that they would eventually like to see a vote. Curtis said he would not support continued funding for the war until Congress votes to authorize it. "It is time for decision-making from
happens in the other diplomatic process, between the US and Iran. Reducing what America and Israel see as Iran's malign behaviour across the Middle East will be on Washington's agenda, if and when
Hormuz, including [seizing two of them.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxd074kr8go) The US has also enforced a naval blockade since 13 April, stopping all ships from travelling to or from Iranian ports. Trump had hoped the blockade
Strait of Hormuz reopened to stabilize oil markets. He has also set a red line for Iran's nuclear program. The average price of gas is hovering at near $4 a gallon for regular. Keith
happened: ## In Iran - **US launches strikes on Iran after helicopter incident:** The US carried out military strikes against Iranian targets after President Donald Trump said Iran had shot down a [US Apache helicopter](/news/2026/6/9/trump-says-iran-shot-down-us-helicopters-over-hormuz-vows-to-respond
recently, been much need for Europeans to consult article 42.7. [More than 40 US military bases and 85,000 troops](https://www.cfr.org/articles/where-are-us-forces-deployed-europe) across the EU (and UK) were testament to Washington’s defence commitment
Hormuz has given that vision a boost, serving as a reminder of the importance of a perch that can serve military and economic aims over a strategic waterway — in this case, the Strait of Malacca
happening on day 51 of the US-Iran conflict? The strategic Strait of Hormuz was [closed again](/news/2026/4/18/iran-reasserts-control-of-hormuz-strait-as-trump-warns-against-blackmail) amid the standoff between Iran and the United States, as the influential Iranian parliamentary speaker indicated that
happening at a time when the United States has made it clear that it is no longer prepared to subsidise the defence of its European allies, demanding they finally meet their Nato spending targets. These
recent years. Riziah's condition means she relies on medical devices that use extra electricity on top of the family's normal consumption. The house also needs to be kept warm all year round
recent weeks, despite all the doom and gloom, they have been tracking pretty steadily higher and have now recouped about 70% of their losses. In other words: we are not back to where we were
happening on day 64 as Trump rejects Tehran’s proposal United States President Donald Trump has voiced frustration with [Iran’s latest peace proposal](/news/liveblog/2026/5/2/iran-war-live-trump-says-no-early-end-to-war-unhappy-with-tehran-offer), saying “they’re asking for things I can’t agree
happened to the Touska? The US military enforced its naval blockade on Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran’s block on most vessels coming through the narrow waterway. Since
recent post on the controversy](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/13/iran-war-live-news-ceasefire-peace-talks-us-trump-strait-hormuz-blockade-middle-east-crisis-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69dd7acd8f08aa81602c89b7#block-69dd7acd8f08aa81602c89b7), and the video’s here: **The head of [Hezbollah](https://www.theguardian.com/world/hezbollah) called on Lebanon on Monday to pull out of direct talks with Israel
Hormuz to fight Trump’s pressure. “The strait is the key … If there is a fair deal, we will get sanctions relief and reparations and in exchange Iran will bring in the IAEA
happening on day 74 as Tehran says ready for ‘aggression’ Tensions between the United States and Iran [remain high](/news/liveblog/2026/5/11/iran-war-live-trump-slams-tehrans-reply-israel-kills-2-medics-in-lebanon) as Tehran warned it was prepared to respond to “any aggression” after US President Donald