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Strait of Hormuz and moving them to its coast. Then, the US military intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters, the Reuters news agency reported on Wednesday, and was said
claims that the U.S. has decimated Iran and that the war is almost over, 13 swing voters who participated in two online focus groups on Tuesday said they [wouldn't describe the military action
claim to political neutrality. ## Trump-era influence The FDD’s ties to Trump-era foreign policy circles extend well beyond Stewart. [Retired Lieutenant General HR McMaster](https://www.fdd.org/team/ltg-h-r-mcmaster/), Trump’s former national security adviser
Iran announced a two-week ceasefire deal last week. In an interview on Wednesday, Donald Trump claimed that the war was “very close to over”, spreading hope among traders that the conflict, and the volatility
claimed that [King Charles agrees with him](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/29/king-charles-agrees-with-me-on-iran-nuclear-weapon-ban-says-trump) that Iran should never be allowed nuclear weapons. But, as head of state, the king is above party politics and remains neutral. - **How else
claimed that Iran is desperate for a settlement because the country has been “decimated” by months of conflict and a naval blockade. In a post on Truth Social later, Trump said it is difficult
Strait of Hormuz must reopen immediately “without restrictions and without tolling”, European Council President Antonio Costa said after talks with leaders from Lebanon and Syria. - **‘Diplomacy is not closed’ between Iran and US:** Al Jazeera
strait. “Washington understands that it may need Beijing’s help to nudge Iran back to the negotiating table, but it is also aware of the implications of directly seeking support from Beijing
Hormuz open was a humbling reminder of what can happen when a navy is unprepared. Iran enforced restrictions on the passage of most vessels through the strait early in the war, and on April
strait of Hormuz, a crucial commercial shipping corridor. At an Oval Office event on Thursday, Trump was asked if he would consider withdrawing troops from bases in Spain and Italy over their unwillingness
claims that the U.S. has decimated Iran and that the war is "[very close to over](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-5786034/iran-middle-east-updates)." "They are very anxious, some angry, upset when they hear about the war," said Rich Thau
claimed Tuesday’s attack injured several Israeli soldiers, but no confirmation was given from the Israeli military, apart from a statement saying interceptor missiles had been fired at incoming Hezbollah drones. An Israeli soldier
Strait of Hormuz will reopen,” AAA said in a brief report on Thursday. “Gas prices are the highest they’ve been in four years, since late July 2022.” California, home to nearly 40 million people
Hormuz closure has far-reaching consequences The disruption of the waterway has squeezed countries in Europe and Asia that depend on Persian Gulf oil and gas, raising prices far beyond the region. [” if it attacks US vessels trying to reopen a route through the strait of Hormuz. 2. ***Delivery industry*** | More than
Hormuz, in retaliation against US-Israeli strikes since 28 February. About a fifth of global oil and gas shipments cross the strait. Oil prices overall have been higher since the US-Iran conditional ceasefire, which
claims he misled the Commons about the vetting process for Lord Mandelson, who was appointed as the UK's ambassador to the US but sacked seven months into the job. Badenoch said the prime minister
claims that Iran was “making an offer” aimed at resolving the two-month conflict. “I said, ‘Nope, you’re not making an 18-hour flight to go there. We have all the cards. They
Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel. - **Trump-Xi summit held amid ‘promise fatigue’:** Analyst Drew Thompson said Washington and Beijing
Hormuz, a strategic waterway key to the global flow of oil, and the U.S. imposing a blockade of Iranian ports. ### [Middle East](https://www.npr.org/sections/middle-east/) ### [An expert on Iranian politics reviews the status of negotiations