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Hormuz tensions push ceasefire to the brink as Trump threatens Iran

military began implementing on Monday a Trump plan – dubbed Project Freedom – to guide ships through Hormuz and break the Iranian blockade on the strategic shipping lanes. Washington said it helped two US merchant vessels through

Bahrain rounds up dozens over alleged links to Iran’s IRGC

US 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

Iran war day 68: Trump talks about progress in talks; Rubio says war ‘over’

military operation](/news/2026/5/5/trump-announces-pause-on-us-operation-to-unblock-strait-of-hormuz) to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after just one day, in a bid to reach a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war. Trump’s so-called “Project

US releases Touska container ship crew: Why it matters

conflict sent via Pakistan on Friday. As Pakistan continues to mediate, Trump previously described Tehran’s offer as “unacceptable”. ## What happened to the Touska? The Iran-flagged Touska was seized by US forces

Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks

conflict have hit an impasse. Despite a ceasefire in place since April 8, Iran continues to block the strait in response to a US naval blockade of its ports, preventing oil exports – [Tehran’s economic

Iran war: What’s happening on day 67 as Hormuz crisis deepens?

support its Gulf partners. - **Saudi Arabia condemns attacks:** Riyadh denounced the missile and drone strikes on civilian and economic sites in the UAE, as well as a vessel linked to an Emirati company, urging restraint

Iran war: What’s happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?

support the Gulf ally if needed, after reports the idea was raised with US officials amid concerns the war could strain the UAE’s economy. ## In the US - The US president said he was extending

U.S. ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE

UAE did not immediately respond to a request for comment over the acknowledgment by Huckabee. [![President Trump looks on during a proclamation signing in the Oval Office of the White House

Map of dominance: Why Iran can’t afford to give up Hormuz control

conflict, Iran has shown that it possesses a sophisticated arsenal that includes one-way attack drones, fast attack craft armed with antiship cruise missiles, rocket launchers, and even antitank guided missiles that could potentially

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

military nous in drone warfare. Ukraine says it has now signed deals with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar - all hit by Iranian missiles and drones in recent weeks - to share drone expertise and technology

Iran war: What is happening on day 53 of the US-Israel conflict?

UAE arrests Iran-linked group:** Authorities said they detained suspects accused of plotting attacks and channelling funds to foreign groups. - **Qatar resumes flights:** Qatar will again allow foreign airlines to land at its main airport

Australian military plane to join efforts to reopen strait of Hormuz, as Marles leaves door open to sending more assets

support an independent and strictly defensive multinational military mission, led by the United Kingdom and France, once it is established,” Marles said. “Our intention is to contribute Australia’s world-leading E-7A Wedgetail aircraft

Iran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’?

military says its restraint so far has been “intended to give diplomacy a chance”. Meanwhile, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are rippling through global markets, sending oil prices above $120 a barrel and driving

Why the Iran war did not go according to US plans

conflict. ## 1- Incorrect generalisation of the 12-day war experience Washington assumed Iran’s behavioural pattern from the short war with Israel would repeat, but this time the level of direct US involvement

What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?

conflicting evidence. On Friday, after his post, Trump explained to Reuters that the US would work with Iran “at a nice leisurely pace, and go down and start excavating with big machinery” to retrieve

Iran war day 75: Trump-Xi talks loom in Beijing as tensions rise in Gulf

supporting Pakistan’s mediation efforts to help end the conflict. - **Iran defends Hormuz stance:** Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera’s Almigdad Alruhaid said Iranian officials reject suggestions they are using the Strait of Hormuz

Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC?

support for Iran, Lebanon and Palestine, and warned they could shut the Bab al-Mandeb Strait as tensions escalate. - **EU lawmaker questions Israel sanctions stance:** Marc Botenga criticised the EU for considering sanctions over alleged

What is the Ukrainian anti-drone system Sky Map being used in the Gulf?

conflict](/news/liveblog/2026/5/4/iran-war-live-tehran-says-trumps-hormuz-mission-violates-ceasefire) between the United States, Israel and Iran since the first attacks on Tehran on February 28. As Iran uses these drones to target energy facilities, airbases and other strategic sites across the Gulf

UAE quits OPEC: What that means for the Gulf, energy markets and beyond

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

How the UAE’s decision to leave Opec could recast the Middle East

conflict with Iran started, the UAE, the Gulf state politically closest to Israel and most hostile to Tehran, has been privately pushing [Saudi Arabia](https://www.theguardian.com/world/saudiarabia) and Qatar to launch joint counterattacks against Iran