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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

Oil jumps and Asian markets slide as US readies for Strait of Hormuz blockade

Donald Trump announced the planned blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Says UK Is Helping—Keir Starmer Quickly Disagrees, Online Mockery Ensues

A viral clash between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer over UK military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz has sparked online ridicule and raised questions about transatlantic coordination.

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US announces naval blockade on 'all maritime traffic entering & exiting' Iran ports: What it means

The US military will blockade all Iranian Gulf ports starting Monday at 1400 GMT, while allowing non-Iranian bound vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows failed talks with Tehran over its nuclear ambitions, with President Trump accusing Iran of backtracking on assurances and engaging in "WORLD EXTORTION."

The Times of India

Trump Responds to Iranian Blockade of Strait of Hormuz By Blockading It

After walking out of peace talks in Pakistan, the U.S. and Iran are now playing a game of chicken.

Reason

Strait of Hormuz blockade comes into effect as Starmer rejects Trump's plan

Trump’s blockade of Iranian ports follows the failure of face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad

Evening Standard

Trump Threatens to Blow Iranian Forces 'to Hell' as Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Takes Effect

Trump orders an immediate US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks in Pakistan collapse, threatening to blow any Iranian forces 'to hell.'

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UK makes stance clear on joining Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

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The Independent UK

UK ‘will not be involved’ in Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

Trump has threatened to stop tankers from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Trump says US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran fail

Talks collapse without progress as Tehran stands firm on nuclear ambitions

The Independent UK

‘No UK involvement’ in Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

The US president has threatened to stop tankers from entering or leaving the channel.

Evening Standard

Iran 'Flow Control': How Tehran Took the Global Economy Hostage to End the War

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz forced a ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel and exposed just how dependent the world economy is on a few vulnerable chokepoints.

International Business Times UK

Iran Claims It Gave the US Navy 30 Minutes to Leave Hormuz as a Pentagon Official Rushed to Call It 'Freedom of Navigation'

Iran and the US present conflicting narratives about a naval encounter in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting tensions amid ongoing ceasefire talks.

International Business Times UK

US-Iran peace talks begin in Pakistan as warships enter Strait of Hormuz

Negotiations in Islamabad are the first direct US-Iranian meeting in over 10 years and the highest-level discussions since 1979

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‘Nato is in America’s interests’: British PM Keir Starmer defends alliance after US withdrawal threat

Responding to Trump's withdrawal threats, Starmer emphasised NATO's mutual security benefits and the need to strengthen it. Discussions also covered the fragile Iran conflict and restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

Is Iran unable to locate its mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

The New York Times reports, citing officials, that Iran may not have accurate records of the locations of all the mines it has laid. Reports suggest that the planting was carried out in a random and disorganised.

The Times of India

Highest surge since US-Iran war: Three vessels transit Strait of Hormuz in a day

Two Chinese supertankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz amidst US-Iran peace talks and a temporary ceasefire. This marks a significant day for oil exiting the region, though still below pre-conflict levels. An Indian LPG tanker also passed through, signaling a potential easing of trade disruptions.

International Business Times

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Remains Near Standstill Despite US-Iran Ceasefire as Iran Limits Access

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply, remained severely restricted Saturday as Iran continued to control access and limit transits more than three days after a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire took effect.

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The Times of India

US-Iran direct talks in Pakistan mark first since 1979: What’s at stake

High-level talks are underway in Pakistan between US and Iranian delegations. The discussions aim to secure a ceasefire and find a path to lasting peace. Key points on the agenda include the situation in Lebanon, control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions relief. Troop withdrawal from…

The Independent UK

Former defence secretary issues warning over UK ships in Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

Sending UK ships to police Strait of Hormuz ‘a fantasy’, ex-defence secretary warns

Ben Wallace accuses government of ‘taking the public for fools’ – as peace talks to end Donald Trump’s war get underway

The Times of India

‘Strait of Hormuz will open, with or without Iran’: Donald Trump ahead of peace talks in Pakistan

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) asserted the Strait of Hormuz “will open with or without Iran,” ahead of ceasefire talks with Tehran scheduled in Islamabad.

Evening Standard

UK to host more talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz shipping route

The Mary Sue

Barbra Streisand reminds the world that Trump’s lies are for the gullible — and plenty are still falling for it

Barbra Streisand just dropped another pointed critique of President Donald Trump on BlueSky on April 8, 2026, sharing a quote from Representative Jim McGovern saying, “So he’ll stop bombing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz which was open before he started bombing Iran. Got it.” This sentiment, originally shared…

Euronews

Pakistan prepares to host US-Iran talks as ceasefire remains shaky

Islamabad is getting ready to host talks on Friday between the United States and Iran on a resolution to the war and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains at a standstill despite the ceasefire.

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