Iran war: Trump says Tehran cannot 'blackmail us'

President Donald Trump has warned Iran not to "blackmail" the US by shutting the Strait of Hormuz once again. Meanwhile, Tehran has slammed Washington's "maximalist" positions. Follow DW for more.

• Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again
• It accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by its blockade
• Attacks on ships in the Strait have been reported
• India calls in Iranian ambassador over Strait of Hormuz incident
• Iran has meanwhile partially reopened its airspace
• US has renewed a sanctions waiver for Russian oil
• French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon, with Macron saying evidence points to Hezbollah 

Here is a round-up of the latest developments on the US-Israeli war with Iran and the wider Middle East on Saturday, April 18, 2026: