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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

‘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.

Euronews

‘Praise be to Allah’: Trump goes on social media spree as peace talks with Iran begin in Pakistan

Amidst US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan following a ceasefire, President Trump claimed the US is clearing the Strait of Hormuz and asserted Iran is losing its war. He also boasted about US oil reserves and vowed to prevent fertilizer price gouging, stating American farmers have his support.

The Times of India

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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

Trump Posts "GREAT!!!" on Truth Social as Oil Tankers Flow Freely – What It Means for Energy Markets

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social early Saturday with a single emphatic word — "GREAT!!!" — accompanied by an image of empty supertankers steaming toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, signaling apparent relief as maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz normalized following weeks of high-stakes tensions with Iran.

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…

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US and Iranian officials begin high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan to resolve war

Three party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.

Euronews

Iran-US war latest: Vance says peace talks have failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan

A Pakistani source said there were ‘mood swings’ from Washington and Tehran in the first round of talks

The Independent UK

Watch: Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for high-stakes talks with US amid fragile ceasefire

A high-level Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for crucial peace talks with the US, aiming to stabilize a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Iran has set preconditions, including asset release and a Lebanon ceasefire, while expressing distrust of Washington. The US warns against "bad faith" negotiations, seeking to reopen the Strait…

The Times of India

‘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

Netanyahu got on the phone with Trump and quietly flipped the entire Iran ceasefire deal. Now, nobody can agree what the actual terms were

The fine print got finer

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Crude Prices Fall on Long Liquidation Ahead of US-Iran Peace Talks

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Friday closed down -1.30 (-1.33%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0366 (+1.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday. Crude prices gave up an early advance on Friday and retreated amid heavy liquidation in crude oil futures ahead...

Barchart

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.

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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…

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Trump called the Strait of Hormuz toll plan ‘a beautiful thing’ and floated a joint venture. Then, warned Iran to stop charging ships 24 hours later.

Pick a side already.

Evening Standard

Airports warn of ‘systemic’ jet fuel shortage if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

Airports Council International wrote a letter to the European commissioners for energy and transport and tourism.

Barchart

Crude Prices Supported Ahead of Saturday’s US-Iran Peace Talks

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +1.05 (+1.07%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0366 (+1.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today amid a weaker dollar. Also, the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, curtailing crude oil flows from the Gulf and curbing...

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International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Calls Iran's $2m Shipping Toll A 'Beautiful Thing' In Proposed Joint Venture

Iran's alleged $2M Strait of Hormuz transit fees draw criticism from Donald Trump, exposing cracks in the fragile US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

Euronews

Strait of Hormuz falls outside NATO's remit, Spain says after Trump's ultimatum

"NATO will not participate in this war," the Spanish foreign minister said as Donald Trump ramps up pressure on allies to help restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Iran's new regime more hardline, under military control: Israel's big warning ahead of truce talks

Israel's IDF warns of a more extreme Iranian leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei, following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and a joint US-Israeli offensive. Peace talks are set to begin in Islamabad amidst ongoing conflict in Lebanon and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent UK

Marine map appears to show Strait of Hormuz at a standstill more than 48 hours into ceasefire

A marine traffic map shows the Strait of Hormuz at a standstill more than 48 hours after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire conditional on Iran reopening the waterway.

Euronews

Overlooked IRGC institution holds key to Iran's Hormuz approach, expert warns

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is already faltering, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz navigation in protest against Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. A leading Iran expert indicates Tehran's Hormuz strategy could be part of a well-established strategy.

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Barbra Streisand has a message for anyone still buying Donald Trump’s propaganda

What was the point of this war?

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‘AMERICA IS BACK!’: The ceasefire isn’t even set yet and Trump is already spoiling for a new fight

He is itching to start shooting "bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before."

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