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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 will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete,” the US president posted on his Truth Social network, adding
Iran war. Vance also said of the pope: “If you’re going to opine on matters of theology, you’ve got to be careful.” ## **DoJ files for overturning January 6 convictions for members
News: “They can call us anytime they want.” The White House on Friday said Steve Witkoff and [Jared Kushner](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/jared-kushner) would travel to Pakistan’s capital to attempt to revive ceasefire negotiations. Iran
news agency Reuters that Iran was “making an offer” aimed at satisfying US demands, which include ending its nuclear programme. Earlier, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran had a chance to make a “good
blockade. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have escalated attacks against Lebanon, killing at least 14 people on Sunday despite a US-brokered ceasefire. Here is what we know on day 59 of the conflict: ## War diplomacy - Iranian
blockade to lock in Iranian oil](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-until-us-lifts-blockade), inflicting losses of an estimated $500m daily on Tehran and threatening the country’s long-term energy production – but negotiations have stalled
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
news agency close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, described Araghchi’s post as either wrong or incomplete. It said the post was “published without the necessary and sufficient explanations, created various ambiguities regarding
blockade near the strait of Hormuz. It is the first such interception since the US began blocking Iranian ports last week. Iran’s joint military command said Tehran would respond soon and called
news agency reported that Washington and Tehran had given an “in principle agreement” to extend the ceasefire to allow for diplomatic overtures, citing unnamed regional officials. However, a US official was quoted by Reuters
blockade of Iran’s southern waters, which the US Central Command insisted on Tuesday had “cut off economic trade going into and coming out of” the country. Amid threats by US President Donald Trump
Trump Administration's response to all of this was two fold: the war will be over soon and the gain is worth the pain. The Willard Hotel, just across from the US Treasury Building
News](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-20/trump-says-iran-truce-extension-unlikely-hormuz-to-stay-blocked) on Monday that a renewal of the ceasefire was "highly unlikely." Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran's chief negotiator and parliament speaker, accused the United States late Monday of forcing Iran
Iran war. Sales of electric cars in continental Europe rose by 51% in March. The International Energy Agency has [called the disruption](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/war-iran-is-causing-biggest-energy-crisis-history-iea-says-2026-04-21/) in the strait of Hormuz the “biggest energy crisis
News: "We could take out every one of their bridges in one hour" along with every power plant. But, he added, "we don't want to do that". On this 12-hour journey
blockade against Iran’s ports, while Tehran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz. India is heavily dependent on the narrow sea route for energy supply, and has been negotiating with Iran to secure passage
news agency reported, and was said to be redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. While a ceasefire between the US and Iran is in place, the attacks, capture