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military operation to open the strait. “This has gone from being a war of choice to a war of necessity,” said Aaron David Miller, an analyst at the Carnegie Endowment and a former US diplomat
Strait of Hormuz, or begin minesweeping operations, fearing they will be dragged into the war. In a post on Truth Social in early April, the US president [took aim](/news/2026/4/1/trump-tells-allies-get-your-own-oil-says-iran-war-could-end-in-2-3-weeks) at allies, “like the United
Hormuz is being carried out with permission and in coordination with the IRGC Navy,” the statement carried by Iran’s state-affiliated ISNA news agency said on Wednesday. About a fifth of global energy exports
military sites. Bahrain has since cracked down on perceived pro-Iran support within its borders, warning that anyone who glorifies or expresses support for Iranian attacks could be prosecuted. Bahraini authorities carried out several earlier
action. Trump also said Iran was removing "all sea mines," with the help of the U.S., presumably referring to mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil [prices tumbled](https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-oil-iran-war-50e10bf2aa9b0b658c51e17db3eb3b13) and stock markets
Hormuz. Twenty percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments transit the waterway during peacetime. The blockage of the strait has triggered a major shortage of oil around the world
Iran war, as well as pushing for the establishment of an ASEAN power grid to integrate the region’s electricity networks by 2045. Manila declared a national emergency in March amid energy shortages linked
Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of “holding the whole world hostage” and endangering commercial shipping. Trump had earlier criticised the pope in remarks to right-wing radio host Hugh Hewitt, suggesting the pontiff
strait of Hormuz, with nuclear and other security issues set aside temporarily. The Wall Street Journal reported Iran had softened its preconditions for talks, dropping the demand for the US to lift its blockade before
military strikes against other countries, the hypocritical use of negotiations as cover for preparing such strikes, the assassination of leaders of sovereign states, the destabilisation of the domestic political situation in these states
Hormuz. The US has said it wants help forcing the strait and [criticised British and French discussions](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/24/iran-foreign-minister-to-embark-on-three-nation-tour-as-us-peace-talks-remain-stalled) over creating defensive patrols after the war ends, [calling them “silly”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/24/iran-war-live-updates-trump-hormuz-strait-israel-lebanon-truce?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69eb61778f089bd0e8b1f9bb#block-69eb61778f089bd0e8b1f9bb).
action to allow talks to continue — only to turn around and launch strikes. That's what happened at the war's outset, when he ordered strikes in late February shortly after indicating he would
military conflict with the United States, if negotiations [fail to produce acceptable results.](/news/2026/5/13/trump-faces-slew-of-bad-options-on-iran-as-diplomacy-falters) In a stream of state-orchestrated messaging to both domestic and foreign audiences, Araghchi also warned that despite the damage
strait,” he said. ## Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ Bessent also noted that China and Russia have vetoed efforts to condemn the Iranian blockade of Hormuz at the United Nations Security Council. Beijing and Moscow had blocked
Strait of Hormuz], the targeting of southern Lebanon by Israel, or any other event, will cause the United States to be directly responsible for the escalation in the region.” Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad
Strait of Hormuz on April 13, as negotiations to end the war, mediated by Pakistan, continue. Trump said on Friday he was “not satisfied” with Iran’s [latest peace proposal](/news/2026/5/2/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-64-as-trump-rejects-tehrans-proposal
military chief was reportedly aimed at bringing the Iranian and US positions closer together, Iran’s ISNA news agency reported. “The Iranian text is being discussed in Tehran regarding the overarching framework, some details
action and reaction power a slide back into all-out war. Control of the Strait of Hormuz has become the central issue in the crisis. It was open to navigation, without restriction or the payment
actions in the region were responsible. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a social media post on Tuesday that “the continuation of the current situation is unbearable for the United States, while
Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, June 1, 2026.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4000x4000+1000+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F00%2F3a%2Fbd493c334214bdc504ad3caaa996%2Fap26152578654950.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/03/g-s1-125566/iran-war-updates) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Iran strikes Kuwait's main airport and kills 1 as ceasefire is tested again