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Oil prices jump as US-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz simmer yet again

A standoff between Iran and US has prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Intemperate Trump brings chaos and confusion to Iran talks

US president’s unreliable style sows diplomatic confusion but leaves Tehran clear on strategic value of strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Strait of Hormuz standoff reignites as IRGC defies Iran’s diplomats

The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked again by Iran, as the IRGC’s hardline stance appears to prevail in Tehran. US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks in Pakistan on Monday, after President Trump said he would not attend.

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'Not by the Tweets of Some Idiot': Iran's Own Military Defies Its Foreign Minister Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's internal conflict over the Strait of Hormuz reopening reveals the IRGC's dominance, impacting global oil prices and shipping routes amid a fragile ceasefire.

International Business Times UK

Iran’s Hormuz whiplash highlights divide within regime as U.S. blockade tightens: ‘The fight between different factions has started’

The Institute for the Study of War said in a note on Friday that the IRGC’s criticism of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is “reflective of broader divisions within the Iranian regime.”

Fortune

Trump and Tehran’s series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards peace

US president’s desperation for war to end has seen him trying to speed through a process he does not fully control

The Guardian - UK

Open or closed? Uncertainty lingers as Iran-US reopen Strait of Hormuz, but with conditions

The Strait of Hormuz's reopening remains uncertain despite Iranian and US claims. While some vessels attempted passage, many turned back, with the International Maritime Organization seeking clarification on safety. The US maintains its naval blockade, while Iran warns of re-closure if the blockade persists, impacting vital global oil and LNG…

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Netanyahu shocked by Trump's post on Lebanon? Report claims Israel asked US for clarification

United States President Donald Trump has declared Israel is prohibited from conducting further airstrikes in Lebanon. This statement surprised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Iran announced it is reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. This move signals potential progress in broader United States-Iran diplomacy. Despite the ceasefire,…

The Times of India

Trump news at a glance: president celebrates strait of Hormuz reopening, though Iran officials warn they could close it again

Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned it would shut the strait again if the US blockade continues, which Trump said would remain in place until the conflict was fully concluded – key US politics stories from 17 April at a glance

The Guardian - US

Trump's Iran Deal Looks a Lot Like the Previous Ones He Hated

What exactly was the point of killing thousands of people and destroying the world economy?

Reason

The truce in Lebanon is key to ending the wider Iran war, but challenges remain

A truce took hold Friday between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, providing relief on both sides of the border and an opening for Iran and the United States to reach a deal to end the wider war

The Independent UK

Iran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ but sounds warning on US blockade

Iran’s parliamentary speaker says strait could close again if US blockade continues, but Trump says it will remain in place until ‘transaction’ with Tehran is complete

The Guardian - UK

A passage through Hormuz: US and Iran signal end to crisis

TOI correspondent from Washington: The Hormuz horror that was choking energy supplies to much of the world is ending, following a deal between Washington and Tehran that US President Donald Trump said is imminent.

The Times of India

Trump Says Iran Agreed To Suspend Its Nuclear Program Indefinitely And Deal To End War Is Mostly Complete: Report

President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely and won't receive frozen funds from the U.S., according to a new report.

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Energy Output In Middle East Will Take About Two Years To Recover, IEA Chief Says

Energy output in the Middle East could take two years to go back to pre-war levels, according to the head of the International Energy Agency.

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Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz for Commercial Shipping Amid Ceasefire; Trump Responds

Iran has announced the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, signaling a temporary easing of regional tensions following recent ceasefire agreements.

International Business Times

Iranian Foreign Minister Announces Reopening Of Strait Of Hormuz For 'Remaining Period Of Ceasefire' But Says Coordination Is Needed

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open for the remaining period" of the ceasefire with the U.S. following the one announced between Lebanon and Israel.

The Times of India

'Ready for business': Trump says Hormuz open but US blockade on Iran continues

Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial vessels. This decision is linked to a ceasefire in Lebanon. The passage will be open for the remaining truce period on a coordinated route. Previously, Iran had restricted passage to certain vessels. A separate US-Iran ceasefire is also…

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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open for commercial vessels during Lebanon ceasefire

Following a Lebanon ceasefire, Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels for the truce's duration. This development aligns with a US-brokered deal between Israel and Lebanon, aiming to halt hostilities and pave the way for peace talks. The agreement emphasizes Lebanon's responsibility for its security and…

The Independent UK

Who is Asim Munir? The US-Iran mediator Trump called his ‘favourite field marshal’

Pakistan's army chief is playing a crucial role in mediating between Iran and the U.S

The Independent UK

The Latest: Pakistan’s army chief to meet Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials in Tehran to ease Middle East tensions and arrange U.S.-Iran negotiations

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump calls it a ‘historic day’ as ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect

The truce follows a heavy bombing campaign by Israel against targets it says are linked to Hezbollah

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to revive US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan is seeking to host the second round of peace talks before the fragile ceasefire expires next week

The Times of India

White House denies US sought truce extension, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

The White House denied formally requesting a ceasefire extension with Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic engagements. While cautiously optimistic about a deal, the US has made its "red lines" clear. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran with a potential new framework for talks, following previous negotiations that stalled over key issues…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump says war is close to over as US claims ‘maritime superiority’ in Middle East

JD Vance said Trump ‘wants to make the grand bargain’ with Iran after peace talks failed over the weekend

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