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15,000 US troops deployed to escort tankers through Hormuz but the real question is why Trump’s blockade is making oil prices worse

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that 15,000 U.S. troops are now stationed in the Strait of Hormuz to escort oil tankers through the heavily contested waterway. The deployment is part of “Project Freedom,” a new military operation launched to break Iran’s blockade and restore global oil flow. However, while…

The Mary Sue

US attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

The Iran war risks reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, firing on Iranian forces and sinking six small boats targeting ships

The Independent UK

Trump’s Truth Social post about ‘killing’ Iranian factions just handed Iran the perfect propaganda win

President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post quoting a Fox News contributor calling for the killing of Iranian factions opposed to a peace deal has backfired spectacularly, giving Iran exactly the kind of propaganda ammunition it needs. Within hours, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson was on X calling the U.S. a “promoter…

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US military ‘raring to go’ if Iran talks fail, says Donald Trump

Negotiations hang in the balance amid the ongoing tense stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz that continues to disrupt shipping.

Evening Standard

India summons Iranian envoy after tankers come under fire in Strait of Hormuz

Attacks disrupt vital oil route used heavily by Indian shipping

The Independent UK

'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

‘7 claims, 7 lies’: Iran rejects Trump’s war victory remarks, raises doubts on Hormuz reopening

Iran has warned that the Strait of Hormuz could be shut again if the United States maintains its naval blockade, while launching a sharp attack on President Donald Trump’s claims, accusing him of spreading “seven lies in one hour”.

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US military says it will blockade Iran's ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz

U_S_ Central Command says it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports at 10 a_m_ EDT Monday, or 5:30 p_m_ in Iran, to be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.”

The Independent UK

The Latest: US military warns it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement

The Independent UK

Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran talks fail in Islamabad

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran in Islamabad ended without a deal. The move ramps up pressure as both sides blame each other, while Pakistan urges restraint and the ceasefire hangs in the balance.

Euronews

Failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan raise questions about fragile ceasefire

Ceasefire talks in Pakistan between the U.S. and Iran ended without an agreement, raising questions about what happens when a current two-week truce expires on April 22

The Independent UK

US and Iranian officials begin high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan to resolve war

Three party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.

Euronews

US-Iran ceasefire: JD Vance lands in Islamabad to lead talks as fragile truce hangs in balance - watch

US Vice President JD Vance is in Islamabad for critical talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile ceasefire and pursue peace in the Middle East. The negotiations, brokered by Pakistan, face significant hurdles, including Iran's preconditions for a Lebanon ceasefire and asset release. Tensions remain high amid regional violence…

The Times of India

The Latest: Vance arrives in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials to shore up shaky ceasefire

A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting

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'My companions on this flight': Iran marks Pakistan trip with tribute to Minab school strike victims

Iranian officials placed images of children killed in the Minab incident on seats during a flight to Islamabad for peace talks. The delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Qalibaf, aims to stabilize a regional ceasefire amid ongoing violence and Iranian skepticism about negotiations. The talks address sanctions relief and regional security,…

The Times of India

Watch: Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for high-stakes talks with US amid fragile ceasefire

A high-level Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for crucial peace talks with the US, aiming to stabilize a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Iran has set preconditions, including asset release and a Lebanon ceasefire, while expressing distrust of Washington. The US warns against "bad faith" negotiations, seeking to reopen the Strait…

Euronews

Ceasefire threatened as Iran closes strait again and Trump warns US troops are to remain

In a social media post, Trump said the surge of US warships and troops will remain around Iran “until such time as the real agreement reached is fully complied with.”

The Independent UK

Airstrikes on Iran kill more than 25 as Trump's deadline to open Strait of Hormuz looms

Israel and the United States have carried out attacks that have killed more than 25 people in Iran

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US pilot rescued as Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure in profanity-laden social media post

A US military pilot has been found in Iran after a search-and-rescue mission. Soon after, US President Donald Trump issued a threat to Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in a profanity-laden social media post.

The Independent UK

US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued

A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post early Sunday

Euronews

Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point' as strikes continue across Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump's partner in attacking Iran, said more than half of his military aims had been achieved, but both leaders refused to put a timeline on an operation that has ignited a month-long regional war and jolted global markets.

The Times of India

Trump eyes Arab nations to fund Iran war amid peace talks with Tehran

Speaking at a press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the proposal was something Trump had been considering, though she stopped short of confirming any formal move. Earlier, Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, saying its energy infrastructure, including oil facilities and desalination plants, could face widespread…

The Times of India

Iran issues US troops will be 'set on fire' warning; Pakistan to host talks to end war: 10 things to know

Pakistan is preparing to host negotiation talks between the United States, Iran and Israel after a month of war marked by military escalation, diplomatic backchannels and competing claims of progress toward a ceasefire. Islamabad has emerged as a potential mediator, even as Iran hardened its rhetoric against possible US ground…

International Business Times UK

Iran Claims US is Secretly Planning a Ground Invasion and Vows to 'Set Troops Ablaze'

Iran's parliament speaker accuses the US of secretly planning a ground invasion while pursuing peace talks, vowing Iranian forces are ready to confront any American troops.

The Independent UK

Iran says army is waiting for invasion and vows to set US troops ‘on fire’

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