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Hormuz. The tensions there have caused major disruption to global energy markets since the US and Israel started bombing Iran on February 28. Tehran responded by effectively closing the strait, through which one-fifth
tensions remain high in the region. Duelling blockades in the Gulf – Iran shutting down the Strait of Hormuz and the US laying a naval siege on Iranian ports – have caused global energy supply issues
Hormuz earlier today but have since turned back," James added. It could be that incorrect locations had been shown in tracking data, or indicate that US military pressure is being wielded beyond the Strait
tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Phelan’s removal is part of a broader pattern of dismissals and restructuring within the US military under President Donald Trump’s administration – including during the current
Strait of Hormuz could end the current pause in fighting as mediators try to secure a diplomatic solution. “If the aggressor and terrorist US seeks to continue its illegal action of imposing a naval blockade
Tensions in the Gulf have spiralled this week after the United States and Iran both claimed to have fired on and damaged each other’s ships despite a ceasefire in the [US-Israel
tensions spiralling hours before Washington is due to send negotiators to Pakistan for talks aimed at ending their war. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) and President Donald Trump claimed the Touska was hit after
current Secretary General of ASD Europe (Aerospace, Security, and Defence Industries Association for Europe). "Are Europeans sufficiently aligned with the US, according to Trump's tastes?" That is the wrong question for Washington
tensions involving Iran. Today, oil prices have risen to over $100 a barrel, with warnings they could go higher if there is not a speedy resolution to a conflict with Iran that has in effect
Tensions between the United States and Iran have reached another critical juncture. While a fragile ceasefire is holding, efforts to translate the nearly three-week truce into a permanent agreement appear to have stalled. Hopes
us with NATO. “She doesn’t want to help get rid of a nuclear-weaponed Iran. Very sad … She’s much different than I thought,” Trump added. He described the NATO military alliance
tensions, including US President Donald Trump tariffs policies. China currently faces a 10% US tariff for most of its goods. However, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that the levies may be restored
current US-Iran war [began on February 28](/news/2026/2/28/explosions-in-downtown-tehran-smoke-seen-rising), when US and Israeli forces launched attacks on Iran. In the weeks that followed, Iran restricted commercial navigation through the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/4/8/us-iran-ceasefire-deal-what-are-the-terms-and-whats-next), the narrow
tensions between the longtime adversaries. ## What has the US said? On Sunday, Trump announced that US negotiators would travel to the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Monday for talks aimed at ending the US-Israel
tensions, with uncertainty remaining over whether the negotiations can produce a breakthrough after weeks of military escalation and political threats between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, Israel has expanded its military campaign by bombing Beirut
tensions over the past two days. The first round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad on April 11 ended without a breakthrough. Since then, the US has imposed a naval blockade on all Iran-linked
current situation”. “Giorgia Meloni doesn’t want to help us in the war. I’m shocked,” Trump said. “Do people like the fact that your president isn’t doing anything
tensions rise, with United States President Donald Trump warning Iran would be “blown off the face of the earth” if US Navy ships are targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had claimed a US
Iran, believed to be intended for intelligence operatives on the ground. Additionally, about 20 US nuclear weapons are stationed in Germany – a presence some critics want removed, while others consider it a cornerstone of NATO
currently chosen to drag out the negotiations to pressure Iran through its [naval blockade of the country’s ports](/news/2026/4/19/trump-says-us-seized-iran-flagged-ship-trying-to-get-past-hormuz-blockade). The IRGC-affiliated Fars news agency on Wednesday released a video made with artificial intelligence