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happens, I think they want to make a deal very badly.” On Wednesday afternoon, however, the White House denied it had requested an extension to the ceasefire, which is set to end on 22 April
Strait of Hormuz. In the talks, she called for greater reciprocity in trade, emphasising that Australia’s steady supply of raw materials and food to China should be matched by a reliable flow of gasoline
happened? Three to four merchant ships are believed to have been captured close to the coast of Somalia since April 20. The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) said it had been alerted by the Puntland
strait of Hormuz is reopened.” Which means despite the IMF’s grim warnings, investors have “already decided that the risk of recession is receding”. [Sign up for the Breaking News Australia email](https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=copyembed&CMP=emailbutton)
Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. says about 90% of Iran's economy relies on international trade by sea, and now that pathway is completely cut off. Estrin says a question remains as to whether this
happening on day 63 as Trump signals possible attacks Tensions remain high [across the region](/news/liveblog/2026/5/1/iran-war-live-tehran-says-us-ports-siege-intolerable-trump-mulls-action), with Iran, the United States and Israel trading warnings as violence continues. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has described
happening there, and the direction headed forward," Thune said. **Trump administration argues deadline doesn't apply** The War Powers Resolution of 1973 states that a president has 60 calendar days after notifying Congress that
Hormuz.  President Trump
Strait of Hormuz due to the war. As well as pushing up fuel prices, the situation has [raised fears of potential shortages](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czjw2kz0l22o), which could lead to disruption and flight cancellations over
happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire? President Donald Trump said the United States is [extending the ceasefire](/news/liveblog/2026/4/22/iran-war-live-trump-says-ceasefire-extended-as-talks-with-tehran-in-limbo) until Tehran submits its latest proposal with conditions for ending the war, and until negotiations
happening now proves them absolutely correct. The greatest power in the world, the United States, and its biggest ally in the Middle East are trying to topple the Islamic republic, and now they want
happen until next year.” Wright then maintained, without elaborating that “prices have likely peaked and they will start going down”. He said a conclusion to the war in Iran that the US started alongside Israel
Strait of Hormuz means those supplies cannot get through. [The International Energy Agency has warned](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czjw2kz0l22o) that unless more fuel can be brought in from elsewhere, Europe as a whole will face shortages
Strait of Hormuz, because gas-fired electricity was replaced by renewables rather than coal, which also fell. And Ember points out that growth in renewables is accelerating in this century. The past decade has seen
happening over the next two days, and we’re more inclined to go there,” Trump said. He added that Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was doing a “great job” in arranging
strait of Hormuz, and [dismissed Nato as a “paper tiger”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/nato-mark-rutte-trump-iran-war). He has said he is [“absolutely” considering pulling the US out](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/01/trump-says-he-is-absolutely-considering-withdrawing-us-from-nato) of the alliance. And when European leaders were
happening due to the US blockade on its country’s ports. On Thursday, Araghchi dismissed allegations that the Iranian military is at odds with the political leadership. “The failure of Israel’s terrorist killings
happen,” Trump said when asked if strikes would resume. Trump added that the US is “doing very well” and claimed that Iran is desperate for a settlement because the country has been “decimated” by months
Strait of Hormuz - APRIL 14, 2026-1776162674](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Alternative-route-through0Dthe-Strait-of-Hormuz-APRIL-14-2026-1776162674.png?quality=80) ### Enriched uranium Another core issue is Iran’s nuclear programme, particularly its stock of enriched uranium. The US and Israel are pushing for zero uranium
happening on day 53 of the US-Israel conflict? Diplomatic efforts to end the [US-Israel war on Iran](/news/liveblog/2026/4/21/iran-war-live-tehran-shuns-talks-trump-says-us-blockade-to-remain) remain uncertain, with Tehran refusing to negotiate under what it calls the “shadow of threats