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Iran shuts Hormuz strait: But wasn’t it already closed?

deal, something Israel opposes. Analysts say the recent exchanges of fire show the two sides are testing each other’s resolve to maintain a fragile, temporary truce called on April 8 ahead of the Islamabad

Trump declares US-Iran peace deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders battle to tie up loose ends

deal was contingent on its application to Lebanon.  Trump insisted that the agreement over the strait of Hormuz meant

Monday briefing: How is it possible the prime minister didn’t know about Mandelson’s vetting failure?

Iran*** | Tehran is not planning to take part in new talks with the US in Islamabad, Iranian state media reported, as its military accused America of [violating a fragile ceasefire](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/19/trumps-sends-delegation-to-pakistan-for-possible-new-round-of-iran-war-talks) by attacking

Israel went to war with Iran, but Netanyahu may be the loser

deal”. Netanyahu, having spent years pushing for a war with Iran and popularising it in Israel, knows that ending the conflict is [unpopular domestically](/news/2026/6/10/netanyahu-caught-between-the-us-lebanon-war-and-iran-ceasefire). The prime minister has gone to considerable pains

As world focuses on Iran, Israel ‘engineering starvation policy’ in Gaza

Iran, Israeli forces bombed Gaza on 36 out of those 40 days. In the last five weeks alone, more than 100 people have been killed, including [Al Jazeera journalist Mohammed Wishah](/news/2026/4/8/israeli-attack-kills-al-jazeera-journalist-mohammed-wishah-in-gaza). Israel has killed

U.S. and Iran announce a deal to end the war, reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump (R) shake hands during the greetings ceremony at the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, on October 13, 2025.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2470x2470+618+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa6%2Fa9%2F02c1666e43f5b6dc1d8cd54b2e95%2Fgettyimages-2240461550.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/14/nx-s1-5857167/trump-g7-iran-war-macron-france) ### [Politics](https://www.npr.org/sections/politics/)

Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

deal." --- ## **Spain shrugs off reported Pentagon memo looking to penalize NATO allies for Iran war stance** On Friday, Spain's prime minister pushed back against reported U.S. plans to penalize NATO allies who refused

‘On level of atomic bomb’: Iran highlights Hormuz importance amid US talks

conditions of the strait will never return to what they were before; the enemies must certainly know this,” he said. Multiple text messages attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei since he succeeded his father as supreme leader

How Lebanon became the breaking point for the Iran war ceasefire

deal that does not extend to Lebanon as well. Last night’s attacks confirmed this. Following an initial Israeli raid on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday – despite [US assurances](/news/2026/6/4/israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-conditional-ceasefire) last week that

The world urgently needs a US-Iran deal now

deal that would reopen the strait as part of a broader arrangement. The [proposal reportedly includes](/news/2026/5/24/us-iran-inch-closer-to-deal-to-end-the-war-what-to-know) a 60-day truce, the reopening of shipping lanes, some sanctions relief and renewed talks on Iran

First Thing: Trump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships through strait of Hormuz

condition”, [according to his spokesperson](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/03/rudy-giuliani-hospitalized-critical-condition). ## **Stat of the day: Scientists discover 27 potential new planets that orbit two stars in solar systems far, far away** ![A mournful Luke Skywalker contemplates a double

Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall

deal which came into effect on 10 October. However, Hamas insists that Israel is violating the agreement by failing to meet its humanitarian commitments and continuing deadly attacks. On Wednesday, a Hamas statement called

Araghchi in Beijing: How China could shape the direction of the US-Iran war

deal. ## China’s balancing act Throughout the conflict, China has tried to balance criticism of the US with calls for regional stability. During Wednesday’s meeting, Wang again condemned US and Israeli military actions against

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

deal with 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

Palestinians not welcome as Israel marks Memorial Day

conditions that will allow the return of all of our hostages and victory over our enemies,” Netanyahu added, maintaining a narrative of sacrifice in the face of existential threat that has characterised much

Russia has given Iran something more important than weapons

conditions alone are insufficient for achieving its objectives in Ukraine. On this basis, Moscow does not focus on short-term gains but instead places greater emphasis on resolving the conflict and mitigating its negative consequences

Can historic Israel-Lebanon talks lead to ceasefire?

deal by Israel. Israel responded immediately with air raids on the suburbs of Beirut where it claimed Hezbollah strongholds are located. Since then, Israel has carried out extensive air attacks across Lebanon and launched

Details emerge of alleged shooter at White House correspondents' dinner

condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. He is believed to have been targeting administration officials, as acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told NBC's *Meet the Press* Sunday morning

Two wins, two losses: What India, Pakistan have learned a year after war

dealing with a hypersonic cruise missile like BrahMos remains beyond Pakistan’s current technological reach, is still unclear. Yamin argued that the conflict also underscored the diminishing value of geography as strategic depth. Strikes reached

British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

dealing with the realisation that we're likely to be here for a long time," she tells me over the phone from Iran's notorious Evin jail. Lindsay, a 53-year-old life coach