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military assets and other infrastructure in Gulf countries. It also closed off most access to the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 percent of the world’s supplies of oil and liquefied natural
Iran peace talks. **Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images** Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images - 🎧 **The extension of the ceasefire is not surprising because, despite his significant threats**, Trump's actions have made it clear that
military assets in the Middle East. The US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, killing more than 2,000 people so far. A ceasefire was signed last week; diplomatic efforts are under
US–Israel war with Iran](/news/2026/3/18/iran-fires-missiles-drones-across-gulf-region-remains-in-war-crosshairs). Alongside security concerns, they also discussed expediting longstanding joint projects. Under the umbrella of the [Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)](/news/2017/12/4/what-is-the-gcc), these initiatives span transport, energy, water security and defence
military”, especially during the war in Iran. That marks a dramatic shift from his call two years ago to “[KILL FISA](https://reason.com/2026/03/27/trump-backs-section-702-reauthorization-after-once-calling-to-kill-fisa/)” after accusing the FBI of misusing
military action as going well](http://npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5781002/georgia-focus-groups-trump-iran-war). . Previously, it had allowed some ships deemed “friendly” to Iran