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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

Iran pulls out of Islamabad peace talks after US seizes cargo ship

Tehran’s decision comes after the US Navy halted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, in what was the first interception since Washington instated its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

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.

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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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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

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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 Independent UK

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 Mary Sue

'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…

The Times of India

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

Attacks disrupt vital oil route used heavily by Indian shipping

The Independent UK

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

'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…

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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.

The Times of India

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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International Business Times UK

Trump Calls Emergency Situation Room Meeting as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz — Negotiations in Crisis

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated global tensions, prompting emergency meetings and diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict.

International Business Times UK

'Not by the Tweets of Some Idiot': Iran's Own Military Defies Its Foreign Minister Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's internal conflict over the Strait of Hormuz reopening reveals the IRGC's dominance, impacting global oil prices and shipping routes amid a fragile ceasefire.

International Business Times UK

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.

AAP

Drivers' fuel spend finally drops as oil channel shuts

Australian motorists are caught between the US and Iran as the Islamic republic backflips on a promise to reopen a critical shipping route.

The Times of India

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 Independent UK

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

International Business Times

Oil Prices Plunge Below $85 as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz in Major Market Relief

World oil prices tumbled sharply on Friday, with benchmark U.S. crude dropping more than 10 percent to settle below $84 per barrel after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open to commercial shipping during an ongoing ceasefire, easing fears of prolonged supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict.

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