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Strait of Hormuz, hours after its reopening following the start of a ceasefire in Lebanon. Tehran accused the US of violating a deal to reopen the strategically important waterway. Donald Trump has said a second
Hormuz under the protection of the US military. Trump presented the plan as a humanitarian endeavour “meant to free people, companies, and countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong – they are victims of circumstance
happening now," Trump told news outlet Axios. It is too early to say whether the strikes mark a full escalation of the war, but traders are again pricing in risks to global oil markets, said
happening at a time when the United States has made it clear that it is no longer prepared to subsidise the defence of its European allies, demanding they finally meet their Nato spending targets. These
Strait of Hormuz and the destruction of energy infrastructure in the Middle East, there was the energy price shock following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Also in the 2020s, after the pandemic, the labor market
happens,” Trump said, as a [ceasefire](/news/2026/5/1/has-the-us-iran-ceasefire-reset-the-clock-on-war-powers-act-deadline) in the conflict continued for a third week. The president added that he would prefer to reach an agreement that prevents a return to war, but threatened that
Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran war](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno) Although the UK gets very little of its gas from the region, the squeeze on supply has pushed up the international price
happens, I think they want to make a deal very badly.” On Wednesday afternoon, however, the White House denied it had requested an extension to the ceasefire, which is set to end on 22 April
Strait of Hormuz. In the talks, she called for greater reciprocity in trade, emphasising that Australia’s steady supply of raw materials and food to China should be matched by a reliable flow of gasoline
happened? Three to four merchant ships are believed to have been captured close to the coast of Somalia since April 20. The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) said it had been alerted by the Puntland
happen? It was his first speech in front of parliament as Iraq’s prime minister, and [Ali al-Zaidi](/news/2026/4/28/who-is-ali-al-zaidi-the-businessman-named-as-iraqs-pm-designate) was quick to set out his stall. “[I am committing to] reforming the security apparatus
Strait of Hormuz during brief lulls in hostilities, each day brings new uncertainty for the civilian crews manning the Gulf’s massive fleet of oil, gas and container ships, according to labour groups. Last month
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
strait of Hormuz is reopened.” Which means despite the IMF’s grim warnings, investors have “already decided that the risk of recession is receding”. [Sign up for the Breaking News Australia email](https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=copyembed&CMP=emailbutton)
Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. says about 90% of Iran's economy relies on international trade by sea, and now that pathway is completely cut off. Estrin says a question remains as to whether this
happening on day 63 as Trump signals possible attacks Tensions remain high [across the region](/news/liveblog/2026/5/1/iran-war-live-tehran-says-us-ports-siege-intolerable-trump-mulls-action), with Iran, the United States and Israel trading warnings as violence continues. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has described
strait of Hormuz.](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/e2dd30c8e93857e50f0b54f51b437d5046caae24/0_0_5996_3995/master/5996.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Birol predicts countries will pay a premium for oil from sources that are more secure than the Middle East. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/Reuters His warning came as Pakistan, the mediator
happening there, and the direction headed forward," Thune said. **Trump administration argues deadline doesn't apply** The War Powers Resolution of 1973 states that a president has 60 calendar days after notifying Congress that
happening,” the US secretary of state was quoted as saying. > double quotation markThat’s always been understood. It’s being understood during the ceasefire.” Israel and Hezbollah have continued trading strikes during the US-brokered
Hormuz.  President Trump