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The flag Iranians are not allowed to wave at the World Cup

ceasefire, continuing hostility between Iran, the United States and Israel, and deep divisions over what Iran's team represents. ![Two female protesters hold Iran's pre-1979 Islamic revolution flag, which has "Freedom for Iran

World reacts to Strait of Hormuz reopening amid US-Iran conflict

Tehran. ## Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X that the strait was “declared completely open” and would remain open for the remaining period of the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, which took effect overnight

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

current ceasefire with Iran expires next week. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Friday night, asked by a reporter what he will do if there's no deal before the ceasefire expires, Trump said

What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?

current ceasefire and would again close the strait if it were not lifted. Then there were the questions of mines in the strait. On Truth Social, Trump also said that “Iran, with the help

Does Trump hold ‘all the cards’ against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?

ceasefire. Tehran has been effectively blocking nearly all shipping from the Gulf for more than two months, after the US and Israel attacked Iran two months ago, disrupting global energy supplies. “We have told these

Trump shifts between diplomacy and threats in Iran standoff

ceasefire proposal. Trump, meanwhile, appeared to indicate an appetite for a third option: a prolonged, grinding conflict. On Thursday, he reposted a New York Post op-ed by Richard Goldberg, a senior adviser

Iran, US agree tentative deal to ‘end war’: Your questions answered

currently occupies. “Based on the agreements reached, the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, will end immediately and permanently as of tonight, and in addition, the naval blockade against Iran will

US-Iran ceasefire offers welcome respite but true peace looks distant as ever

Tehran allow free passage to all shipping in the strait of Hormuz, which usually carries a fifth of the world’s oil and liquid gas supplies but was blocked by Iran early

Will Iran give up on ceasefire talks as strait of Hormuz blockade continues?

situation was the incubator for the protests in January. ![Esmaeil Baghaei speaks at a press conference. He stands against a blue background with an outline map of the region and next to a green, white

Is the Iran ceasefire over? What the latest US attacks tell us

ceasefire remains in place and that wider negotiations with [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) have not been affected. [The Wall Street Journal reported](https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-launches-fresh-wave-of-strikes-against-iran-2a23d87b?st=WYvUTx) that, after authorising the latest attacks, Trump instructed aides

‘A stress test’: US-Germany rift widens as Iran-war drags on

Tehran and accused Trump of having “no strategy.” The remarks triggered a heated discussion that has intensified since Trump [announced](/video/newsfeed/2026/5/3/us-to-cut-troops-in-germany-as-iran-war-spat-deepens) the redeployment of 5,000 US troops from German soil. According to media reports

How two ceasefires and opening of Hormuz could boost Iran talks

Tehran had demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon, saying talks with the US could not be expected to progress without it. With the pause now in place, Iran has responded, declaring the Strait of Hormuz "completely

‘Homeland or death’: How Cuba would defend itself against a US attack

Tehran since February 28, though a fragile ceasefire is in place — said Malamud. Any attack on Cuba, he said, carries with it the very real possibility of Cuban retaliation reaching American cities. “The capacity

‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end war

situation to state television on Tuesday afternoon. It came after an Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, returned to Tehran from Qatar amid efforts to reach an understanding with the United States

Are Iran, US really close to a breakthrough ‘deal’?

situation in the Strait of Hormuz is more insecure due to US actions.” Baghaei acknowledged that the “mediators are active and we have clearly communicated our positions to them”, referring to Qatar and Pakistan