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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

Is Hormuz still operational? How gunfire, vessel seizure are testing the Iran-US ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz faces severe disruption after a weekend of escalations, including ships coming under gunfire and a US seizure of an Iranian vessel. Commercial movement is chaotic, with vessels reversing course or drifting amid conflicting instructions. This directly confronts the fragile ceasefire, pushing the vital energy corridor to…

The Times of India

The Latest: US Navy seizure of Iranian ship cats doubt on fresh ceasefire talks in Pakistan

President Donald Trump says the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to circumvent its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Oil prices climb as US-Iran stand-off keeps Strait of Hormuz in limbo

Oil prices climbed more than 5% while European markets fell on Monday morning as a stand-off between Iran and the US prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil tanker captain braves volatile Middle East waters as US-Iran tensions rise

The veteran has been on board his tanker for four months during the US-Iran conflict

The Independent UK

Both the US and Iran are firing on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Are both sides acting lawfully?

Over the past several days, there have been conflicting reports about the Strait of Hormuz. It’s difficult to know what’s happening from one moment to the next.

The Conversation

'Vibes all the way down': Iran’s swipe at US comes with oil market warning amid Hormuz tensions

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on early Monday took a shot at the US, warning that energy pricing is increasingly being driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to rattle global supply chains.

The Times of India

Oil prices jump as US-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz simmer yet again

A standoff between Iran and US has prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens attacks on US after seizure of tanker and rejects new round of peace talks

Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Iran ‘don’t take the deal’ as ceasefire nears end

The Independent UK

Tehran vows swift response after US seizes Iranian-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz

The US said its naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue despite the ongoing ceasefire, prompting Iran to U-turn on its reopening of the Strait of Hormuz just hours after it declared it open for maritime traffic, and firing at vessels trying to transit.

Euronews

US seizes Iranian vessel in Hormuz; Iran vows 'retaliation soon' — what we know

US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA after it tried to bypass a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Cooper says talks between US and Iran must lead to toll-free Strait of Hormuz

The Foreign Secretary said that proposals have been circulating from Tehran to introduce tolls on the crucial waterway.

Evening Standard

Oil prices rise anew amid a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices are rising in early trading as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf waterway that is crucial to global energy supplies

The Independent UK

‘Blew a hole in engine room’: Donald Trump claims US seized Iranian vessel TOUSKA in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that the navy has forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA, after it allegedly attempted to bypass a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Trump has learned nothing: After lying about opening the Strait of Hormuz, the president is back to threatening Iran’s power plants and bridges

Lather, rinse, threaten.

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The Independent UK

Diplomacy with Iran is not yet over – but it’s hanging by a thread

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Despite threats from both sides, the channels to peace are still open, and they must work towards that goal – not just for the benefit of their own countries

The Independent UK

Trump says US forcibly seized Iran-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz that tried to pass blockade

President Donald Trump said the U.S. has forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship Sunday that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz

The Mary Sue

Trump is mad that news outlets he constantly insults are not praising him for a war he started

President Donald Trump is demanding credit from major news outlets for what he calls a win in Iran, slamming the New York Times and CNN for refusing to praise him. According to MEAWW, in a Truth Social post on April 17, 2026, he accused the organizations of scrambling for ways…

The Times of India

'Will knock out every power plant’: Trump warns Iran again; US delegation going to Pakistan for talks on April 20

A US delegation is heading to Islamabad for fresh talks with Iran after previous negotiations faltered. President Trump issued a stern warning, vowing severe action if Iran rejects the "fair and reasonable" deal offered. Tensions remain high following disagreements over Iran's nuclear program and sanctions, with the Strait of Hormuz…

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The Independent UK

India summons Iranian envoy after tankers come under fire in Strait of Hormuz

Attacks disrupt vital oil route used heavily by Indian shipping

Euronews

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.

The Times of India

'No force can reopen it': Houthis threaten Bab al-Mandeb closure after Iran shuts Hormuz

Yemen's Houthi administration has warned that the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait could be shut if US President Donald Trump and what it called the "complicit world" do not end "all practices and policies that obstruct peace," as tensions escalate around multiple maritime chokepoints.

The Times of India

‘Turn around immediately’: Moment Iranian Navy blocks Indian tanker in Strait of Hormuz - Watch

Two Indian-flagged tankers, Bhagya Lakshmi and Sanmar Herald, were denied passage and reportedly fired upon by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz. Crew members of Bhagya Lakshmi were told to turn back, while Sanmar Herald reported being fired upon despite prior clearance. India has raised concerns with Iran over…

The Independent UK

The Latest: Standoff escalates after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade

Iran has reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and has warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect

The Times of India

'Many gaps remain': Iran says US talks nowhere near final breakthrough

Iran has said it remains “still far from a final agreement” with the United States despite ongoing negotiations, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and key nuclear demands continue to stall progress.

AAP

Break in economic data keeps Middle East in focus

Traders will be hoping US President Donald Trump strikes a permanent deal with Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as the clock ticks on a fragile ceasefire.

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