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Hormuz and stalling efforts by Washington to secure a new ceasefire agreement with Tehran. The US military’s Central Command (Centcom) said its aircraft disabled the engine room of the unladen Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie
shipping to or from the Islamic Republic. Trump later claimed that Tehran had offered a new proposal for agreement within minutes of his decision. “They gave us a paper that should have been better
ship. It also said the US carried out air attacks on civilian areas on [Qeshm Island](/features/2026/3/17/inside-qeshm-irans-underground-missile-fortress-and-geological-marvel), a strategic point at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz believed to house much of Iran
agreement. “Trumps’ threats have lost all credibility … Both sides are too far apart in terms of what they are willing to accept or work on but neither side want to go back
Hormuz will remain tightly controlled and in its previous condition,” it said. By 10:30 GMT on Saturday, no fewer than eight [oil and gas tankers](/economy/2026/4/18/as-oil-prices-plunge-below-91-after-weeks-a-new-hormuz-crisis-emerges) had crossed the strait, but at least
Strait of Hormuz - a vital global shipping lane - is also at stake. Netanyahu laughed off any suggestion of tensions with his American ally. "Sometimes we have, as in the best of families, you have these
agreement would include opening of the strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint for global trade, which [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) has effectively shut since the US and Israel started the war in February
ship as it travelled towards an Iranian port “in violation of the US blockade.” - **The US blockade of Iran’s ports is a violation of the ceasefire agreement** and is “both unlawful and criminal”, Esmaeil
ships in the strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, while the US said it struck in retaliation. Donald Trump told reporters in Washington DC that the ceasefire remained intact despite the strikes. When asked
Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade route through which more than 20 percent of the world’s oil is shipped. It is unclear whether Trump has the leverage to mandate policy to other countries
Hormuz. About 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the strait, but it has been effectively closed since the war began. A ceasefire between the US/Israel and Iran that
Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/4/19/what-to-know-about-us-iran-standoff-over-the-strait-of-hormuz), an end to sanctions and the release of its frozen assets while insisting nuclear negotiations be deferred to a later stage. Trump, posting on his Truth Social platform, described the proposal
Strait of Hormuz. But could [Moscow](/news/2026/4/27/iran-foreign-minister-in-russia-for-putin-talks) really offer a lifeline for Iran’s beleaguered, war-torn economy, and would it even want to? We spoke to experts to find out. ## Increasing but modest bilateral
Hormuz ongoing The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said it received reports that the ship seized Thursday was taken by unauthorized personnel while anchored 38 nautical miles (70 kilometers, 44 miles) northeast
shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Referring to the latest proposal, [Trump](/news/2026/5/10/iran-sends-response-to-us-proposal-to-end-war-via-mediator-pakistan) said the ceasefire is “the weakest right now after reading that piece of garbage they sent us.” “I didn’t even finish
agreement of 2023, which has since collapsed. “But if the price is right, and with Trump’s short-termism and disregard of traditional US allies, Xi could be persuaded to take a more vocal line
Strait of Hormuz. It cites two US officials and two other sources - all unnamed - whom it describes as briefed on the issues. These sources are reported as saying that many of the terms laid
Hormuz Strait if such a blockade were to remain in effect. Iran’s Fars News Agency, which is closely aligned with the IRGC, reported that Tehran considers the continuation of the US blockade a violation
Agreement with Representatives of Iran.” He added that the US blockade of vessels leaving Iranian ports would remain in place. - **US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the military objectives of so-called “Operation Epic
agreement could be reached in days. But Iran has proved resilient despite weeks of heavy bombing. It is betting that its ability to effectively close the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial passageway