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The Latest Breaking News from Strait of Hormuz

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

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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

The Independent UK

‘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.

The Times of India

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.

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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.

The Times of India

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.

International Business Times

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 Times of India

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 Independent UK

‘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.

The Times of India

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

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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.

International Business Times UK

Trump Says Iran Is Doing a 'Very Poor Job', 'That Is Not the Agreement We Have' Amid Strait of Hormuz Oil Tensions

Trump criticises Iran over Strait of Hormuz oil flow, saying it is 'doing a very poor job' amid fragile ceasefire and rising tensions.

The Independent UK

North Sea oil prices hit record high amid Strait of Hormuz row

It eclipses the previous record, set during the 2008 financial crisis

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Evening Standard

Crumbling ceasefire? Trump accuses Iran over Strait of Hormuz as Iran's Supreme Leader demands 'blood money'

Iran was ‘doing a very poor job’ of allowing tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said amid fears of a possible collapse in the agreed ceasefire between the US and Iran

The Independent UK

Iranian leader vows to ‘take revenge’ for father’s death in US-Israeli strikes

Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to “take revenge” for those killed in the country's war with the United States, including his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mr Khamenei said that Iran would seek compensation for all inflicted damage, blood money for martyrs, and compensation for the wounded. The 56-year-old…

The Times of India

'Will advance management of Strait of Hormuz to new stage': Iran's Mojatba Khamenei flags shift amid fragile truce with US-Israel

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed to escalate control over the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a tougher stance amid a strained ceasefire with the US and Israel. He declared Iran would seek compensation for wartime losses and warned aggressors would not go unpunished. Khamenei also claimed victory in…

Evening Standard

Starmer and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region.

Evening Standard

UK’s lead role on Strait of Hormuz highlights ‘mindset shift’, says Nato chief

Europe is assuming ‘a greater and fairer share of the task’ of providing for its defence, according to Mark Rutte.

The Independent UK

Trump issues ‘ultimatum’ to Nato allies over the Strait of Hormuz

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The Times of India

Trump tests Nato, demands pledges to secure Hormuz as Iran keeps chokehold on strait

The cracks in Nato grew wider after the bloc gave a cold shoulder to the Washington when Trump sought the Cold War-era alliance to step in the war against Iran and use it as a leverage in easing Tehran's grip over Strait of Hormuz that has squeesed oil supply. The…

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