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‘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

Iran is demanding tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pay tolls in crypto: What we know so far

The Iranian regime has increasingly resorted to digital assets to evade U.S. sanctions.

Fortune

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…

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

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

The Independent UK

North Sea oil price rises to record high amid tension over ceasefire

It came as President Donald Trump accused Iran of not abiding by the agreement to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard

'NATO not obliged to reopen the Strait,' Turkey's trade minister tells Euronews

US President Trump has issued an ultimatum to NATO countries to find a solution to reopening the Strait of Hormuz within days. Turkey – which has the second-largest army in NATO – says the alliance is not obliged to intervene.

Euronews

Trump casts doubt on Iran ceasefire with Strait of Hormuz remarks

US President Donald Trump says that Iran will "never have a nuclear weapon", dismissing criticism of a "premature victory" regarding the nation. He criticised Iran's management of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a "very poor job". The remarks cast doubt on the stability of a…

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Starmer and Trump hold fresh talks over Strait of Hormuz – here’s what to know

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The Independent UK

Starmer and Trump have discussed need for ‘practical plan’ in reopening Strait of Homuz

A Downing Street spokesperson confirmed the Prime Minister's conversation with President Trump from Qatar this evening

The Independent UK

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

Only five ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, far below Iran’s pledge as negotiations begin

More ships were crossing during war-time than peacetime.

Fortune

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…

The Times of India

Strait Of Hormuz Update: Fears Grow Over Iranian Sea Mines In 'Danger Zone'

Concerns grow over Iranian sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil-shipping corridor. The presence of mines poses significant risks to commercial and military vessels.

International Business Times UK

Karoline Leavitt Experiences 'Embarrassing Moment' When Asked Who Controls Strait of Hormuz - Dodged the Question Twice Before Pivoting

Karoline Leavitt avoids answering who controls the Strait of Hormuz during a White House briefing, raising questions about the ceasefire with Iran.

International Business Times UK

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Iran to Charge $1‑Per‑Barrel Toll for Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Iran is reportedly set to demand tolls in cryptocurrency from shipping companies for passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, signaling a tightening of control over the vital waterway despite a recent two-week ceasefire with the United States.

The Independent UK

Iran shouldn’t be allowed to ‘hijack’ Strait of Hormuz, Cooper warns

Foreign secretary says she is ‘deeply troubled’ by Israel’s continuing strikes on Lebanon as fragile US-Iran ceasefire comes under strain

AAP

World economy counts cost of war as strait closes again

The economic costs of conflict are greater than severe natural disasters and can leave scars that last for a decade, the world's "financial firefighter" says.

The Independent UK

US declares ‘V for Victory’ in Iran but chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon continues

A major escalation in Lebanon by Israel threatens to derail the Iran ceasefire less than a day after it was announced

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The Times of India

Strait of Hormuz: How Trump gave Iran a weapon deadlier than any nuke

A recent conflict has shifted control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran may now charge transit fees for ships passing through. This follows a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. The situation signals a significant change in regional maritime control. Global oil trade routes are impacted by these developments.

The Independent UK

Trump says Strait of Hormuz toll could be ‘joint venture’ after Iran ceasefire

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The Times of India

Starmer Heads to Gulf as UK Pushes to Secure Hormuz Lifeline After Ceasefire

Keir Starmer is heading to the Gulf in a high-stakes diplomatic push to secure the long-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The narrow waterway, critical for global oil and gas shipments, has been at the center of escalating tensions…

The Independent UK

Trump says charging countries to use Strait of Hormuz could be ‘joint venture’ with Iran: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’

Iran wants to keep charging commercial ships to pass through the waterway - a move that could be in breach international law but could reportedly rake in millions of dollars

The Independent UK

Vessel traffic resumes through Strait of Hormuz after two-week ceasefire deal

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The Independent UK

Watch: Ships begin moving through Strait of Hormuz again after US and Iran agree ceasefire

Ships have begun passing through the Strait of Hormuz again after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire.

International Business Times UK

Iran Ceasefire: Will Petrol Prices Finally Return To Normal This Week?

A fragile Iran ceasefire has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, driving oil prices down and raising hopes UK petrol costs may fall, but uncertainty lingers over whether relief will reach drivers.

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