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Top Trump advisers urge China to leverage Iran ties to reopen Strait of Hormuz to global traffic

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both expressed a need for China to leverage its tight relations with Tehran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz for “their own interests”.

Euronews

Iran Launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority as Tehran and Washington Battle for Control of Hormuz

Iran has launched the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, requiring ships to register and pay tolls to transit the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with the US over control of this vital waterway.

International Business Times UK

Trump Downplays Iran Flare Up In Strait Of Hormuz: 'I Call It a Skirmish'

President Donald Trump downplayed the flare up at the Strait of Hormuz, saying it does not mean Tehran has broken the ceasefire.

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US-Iran truce teeters on meltdown as stalemate takes toll on each side

Conflict appears to have reached impasse, but leaders in Tehran and Washington seem to think victory is near

The Guardian - US

A veneer of normality has returned to Tehran but fears for the future are rife

From economic woes to concerns that war could break out again at any moment, underlying worries run deep

The Guardian - UK

Diaspora distress: When geopolitical conflict follows immigrant workers into the office

Rostam does not sleep through the night anymore. At 2 a.m., when his phone buzzes, he’s awake before the sound finishes. It might be his parents calling from Tehran, on a connection that is unreliable, sporadic and sometimes cut off mid-sentence. He has learned not to miss those calls, because…

The Conversation

Oil Drops As U.S. Says Ceasefire Is Not Over And Guarantees Passage For a Ship Through Strait Of Hormuz

Oil prices dropped on Tuesday after the U.S. said the ceasefire with Iran is not over despite Tehran's attacks and Washington guaranteeing passage for a ship through the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Latest: Hegseth and Caine say ceasefire between the US and Iran is not over

U.S. forces launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday

The Independent UK

France condemns 'unacceptable' Iranian strikes on UAE and calls for diplomacy

French President Emmanuel Macron has joined other world leaders in condemning Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, which have thrown the fragile US-Iran truce into jeopardy, and urging both sides to return to diplomacy to bring an end to the Middle East war.

Radio France Internationale

'We can and we will strike': Iran threatens European military bases amid Hormuz escalation

Iran attacked ships in Hormuz and struck the UAE again as hardliners threatened that European bases could become legitimate targets. Tehran also issued its own Strait of Hormuz navigation map, warning US Navy ships and oil tankers from crossing.

Euronews

US petrol prices hit highest level in years – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

UAE Reports Iranian Drone Strike on Key Oil Port as Tensions Escalate in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's state media, however, cited an unnamed official saying Tehran had "no plans to target the UAE"

Latin Times

Gulf state cooperation has long been shaped by the threat of Iran − but shows of unity belie division

Arab Gulf countries, battered economically and physically by the war with Iran, were keen to put on a united front at a key regional meeting on April 28, 2026.

The Conversation

U.S. Rejects Claims From Iranian Media That Tehran Forces Hit a Navy Ship Near Strait Of Hormuz

The U.S. is rejecting claims from Iranian media claiming that Tehran forces struck a Navy ship near the Strait of Hormuz after Trump said vessels would provide guidance to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Independent UK

US military denies claim of Iran missile strike on warship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has denied Iranian claims that two missiles struck a U.S. warship attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that the warship was hit near Jask island and forced to turn back, following Tehran's warning against U.S. vessels entering the Strait. U.S.…

Euronews

Tehran regime executes three protesters, one 'without evidence'

Iran’s judiciary says three protesters detained over the January unrest in the city of Mashhad have been hanged, as rights groups report four murder convicts were executed in a unrelated case in Isfahan.

The Guardian - UK

Could Iran’s escalating economic crisis weaken negotiating position with US?

War has combined with battered economy to leave Tehran wondering how hardline it can afford to be

The Guardian - UK

Trump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships from strait of Hormuz amid ‘very positive’ talks with Iran

US president’s post follows flurry of mixed signals including concern Tehran had not ‘paid big enough price’

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International Business Times UK

Trump Signals No End to War After Rejecting Tehran 14-Point Peace Plan and Critical 30-Day Ultimatum

Donald Trump has rejected Iran's 14-point peace proposal, escalating tensions as Tehran prepares for potential conflict. The proposal aimed to end hostilities without addressing nuclear issues.

International Business Times UK

Iran Issues Urgent 30-Day Ultimatum to End War as Tehran Unveils Bold 14-Point Peace Proposal to Trump

Iran has issued a 30-day ultimatum for resolving the conflict, presenting a 14-point peace proposal to the US. It includes demands for lifting sanctions and guarantees against future attacks.

The Independent UK

UK military says a bulk carrier near Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked

A bulk carrier near the Strait of Hormuz has reported an attack by multiple small craft

The Times of India

'Impossible military op or ...': Iran mocks US, says Trump has only 2 options left

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps stated the US faces a choice between an "impossible" military operation or a "bad deal," as diplomatic efforts have stalled. Tehran reportedly submitted a 14-point proposal to Pakistan, outlining a 30-day framework to resolve issues, including US troop withdrawal and sanctions relief.

International Business Times UK

Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Iran Naval Conflict by Claiming Military Blockade Is a 'Very Friendly' Encounter

President Donald Trump's naval blockade of Iran has led to economic turmoil and heightened political tensions, with Tehran warning of unprecedented retaliation.

The Independent UK

Trump warns Iran has ‘not paid a big enough price’ as he considers new peace plan

The US president is considering carrying out fresh strikes on Iran despite reviewing a new peace proposal offered by Tehran

Euronews

Trump says Iran has 'not yet paid a big enough price' as he reviews new peace proposal

The US president had earlier in the week refused another Iranian proposal, saying Tehran is not willing to give Washington what it “needs to have” to strike a deal.

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