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Strait of Hormuz and the US laying a naval siege on Iranian ports – have caused global energy supply issues to persist despite the truce. In the US, the average price of 1 gallon (3.8 litres
Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday [blamed the US](/video/newsfeed/2026/4/27/irans-foreign-minister-in-russia-for-talks) for the failure of the talks. “US approaches caused the previous round of negotiations, despite progress, to fail to reach
status of cargo ships in the strait of Hormuz, in Hamburg, Germany, 15 April. Photograph: Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Since the conflict began in February, oil prices have fluctuated, peaking at [almost $120](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/12/iran-war-oil-energy-prices-inflation-washington-world-bank-imf)
current ceasefire and would again close the strait if it were not lifted. Then there were the questions of mines in the strait. On Truth Social, Trump also said that “Iran, with the help
status of its ongoing mediation efforts. The first round of talks, held just over a week ago in Islamabad, ended without an agreement. Vance later accused Iran of refusing to accept Washington's terms
status quo. “Anything to end this current state of no war, no peace, no trace of a clear future would be welcome at this point. If this continues, it will be devastating,” he told
Strait of Hormuz disrupts global shipping and elevates gas prices in the U.S. Another House war powers resolution nearly passed last week, falling on a tie vote as three Republicans voted in favor. ### [Middle East
Strait of Hormuz”, with “others to be dealt with later, such as the nuclear question”. “There is always the risk that you could start off well enough, but then they get bogged down in details
Hormuz as part of a multinational mission to keep open the strategic waterway once the [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) war comes to an end. The UK military also offered to deploy mine-hunting drones
status in their doctrine for the strategic strait, perhaps rivalling the contentious nuclear programme for which the country has been sanctioned and isolated for decades. The theocratic and military establishment in Iran has “neglected
Strait of Hormuz and maritime security,” said Thafer. Reza Afzal, an Iranian journalist and political analyst, said the Gulf states’ posture had shifted since 2015. “Countries that had opposed the nuclear deal [JCPOA
currently verifying the recent announcement related to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, in terms of its compliance with freedom of navigation for all merchant vessels and secure passage,” said Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general
current crisis, according to Bowdoin College’s Mohandesi. “Donald Trump feels that he needs to somehow convert this disastrous defeat into some sort of win,” he noted, adding: “It’s unclear what that would look
status of the Strait of Hormuz. About 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the strait, but it has been effectively closed since the war began. A ceasefire between
status quo. “This is also another really difficult thing for the Americans to observe, and for many regional countries to accept,” he said. Rubio has said Washington will not allow Iran to keep control
current document restricts Japan’s ability to respond to growing security threats from [North Korea](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/15/north-korea-nuclear-weapons-capability-un-watchdog-rafael-grossi) and [China](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/01/china-taiwan-warns-us-donald-trump-visit). Revisionists have set their sights on article 9 – the co-called “pacifist
strait of Hormuz, Azizi said. 3. --- ## 3. Will further pressure bring Iran to the negotiating table? Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, said on Wednesday that “no sustainable deal can be reached
status of the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains unknown. ## United Kingdom UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer cohosted a summit on a potential military mission to secure the Hormuz Strait with French President Emmanuel Macron
strait of Hormuz, in terms of its compliance with freedom of navigation for all merchant vessels and secure passage,” Arsenio Dominguez, secretary-general of UN shipping agency the International Maritime Organization (IMO), said. Regional diplomats
current realities, Japan will proactively fulfil the role and responsibilities expected of us by the international community. In this context, Japan believes that it is essential to ensure the free and safe navigation of vessels