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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.

Euronews

Iran says deal still 'far off' as Hormuz Strait remains shut

Amid stalled US-Iran negotiations, Iranian officials warning the crucial shipping lane will remain shut until the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.

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IDF map shows its advance into southern Lebanon – as it happened

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Stabbings, kidnap threats and arson attacks: how the Iranian regime targets UK journalists

Staff at outlets critical of Tehran have faced chilling intimidation and violence, amid calls for greater protection and support

The Guardian - UK

‘Spare the sermons’: Iran slams EU over Hormuz stance, calls ‘international law’ remarks ‘peak hypocrisy’

Iran has sharply criticized the EU's stance on Strait of Hormuz transit rules, accusing Brussels of hypocrisy and double standards. Tehran asserts its right to regulate passage, citing self-defense against potential aggression. The EU, however, insists on free passage and warns against transit fees, offering maritime support to ensure open…

The Times of India

Trump news at a glance: president struggles to reopen strait as Iran rejects US blockade

Donald Trump’s earlier tone of triumph with the reopening of key waterway falls flat – key US politics stories from 18 April at a glance

The Guardian - US

Open shut, open shut: Iran says Hormuz to remain fully closed after Trump claims Tehran can't 'blackmail' US

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply on Saturday after Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warned vessels against approaching the area.

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Why Did Iran Close the Strait of Hormuz Hours After Donald Trump Said It Was Open?

Iran has reimposed strict controls over the Strait of Hormuz just hours after Donald Trump claimed Tehran had agreed never to close the vital waterway again.

International Business Times UK

Strait talk turns straitjacket: Diplomacy stuck, ships struck, in Hormuz

The US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved just days before the ceasefire deadline, with tensions rising again after Iran rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that it had agreed to major concessions. Tehran announced it would tighten control over the waterway, citing US violations and “bogus…

The Times of India

Tankers under fire as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz hours after reopening

Iran and the US continued to accuse each other of piracy as Tehran seized back control of the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

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

Strait Of Hormuz: Expert Claims US Blockade Violates Laws Of Naval Warfare

A legal expert argues that US naval pressure in the Strait of Hormuz amounts to an unlawful blockade, while Iran's tighter control of shipping lanes may still fall within disputed but arguable legal bounds.

International Business Times UK

The Latest: Iran says it has closed Hormuz again over US blockade

Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that it would continue to block transit as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect

The Independent UK

Iranian gunboats fire on tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, UK military says

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre says two gunboats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it had reimposed restrictions on the vital waterway.

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The Independent UK

Families in Iran struggle with school closures even as the airstrikes have stopped

Schools have been closed across Iran since the United States and Israel launched the war on Feb. 28, with no word on when in-person instruction will resume

The Times of India

Will Iran give up its uranium?: Trump says yes, Tehran says no

President Donald Trump said Friday the United States will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium stockpile and bring it back to America at a "nice leisurely pace," a claim Tehran immediately rejected.

The Times of India

Next round of US-Iran peace talks expected to begin from Monday - what we know so far

Second round of US-Iran talks to ease Middle East tensions is expected in Islamabad, with Pakistan offering full support. Pakistani Army Chief met Iranian Parliament Speaker as diplomatic efforts intensified. US President Trump indicated he might visit Pakistan if a deal is finalized.

The Times of India

Trump claims Hormuz open but 'blockade stays till deal is signed'; Iran contradicts

US President Trump claimed major regional security breakthroughs, including the Strait of Hormuz opening, but insisted naval blockades would persist until a deal is finalized. Iran vehemently rejected these assertions, stating control of the Strait remains with Tehran and passage will be authorized by them, warning of reciprocal measures if…

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The Guardian - UK

Trump’s Iran war victory boast has echoes of Bush’s ill-fated ‘mission accomplished’ claim

US president says all major sticking points have been ironed out ahead of peace talks, but some of his assertions seem dubious

The Guardian - 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 Times of India

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.

Radio France Internationale

Iran’s ambassador to France backs Lebanon truce, tells RFI ‘we prefer dialogue’

Iran has welcomed a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, calling it a chance to reduce tensions after months of conflict. Tehran's ambassador to France, Mohammad Amin Nejad, told RFI his country supports dialogue with Washington and insists its nuclear programme is peaceful, while leaving the door open to…

The Guardian - UK

Oil price drops below $90 a barrel after Iran says strait of Hormuz is open

Gas price also falls and markets rise amid hopes Donald Trump will succeed in reaching deal with Tehran

International Business Times UK

Global Oil Prices Collapse as Iran Flashes Green Light at Hormuz, but Trump Refuses to Blink on Naval Blockade

Oil prices plunged after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open to commercial shipping during the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire, while Donald Trump insisted the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain

International Business Times

U.S. And Iran Reportedly Discussing Release Of $20 Billion In Frozen Assets In Exchange For Enriched Uranium

The U.S. and Iran are negotiating the release of $20 billion in frozen funds in exchange for Tehran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium, according to a new report.

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