Uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's top negotiator says recent talks with the US has made progress, but gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping...
Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade and fires on ships
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports. The strait is closed until the U.S. blockade is lifted,…
Trump says US delegation to go to Pakistan for Iran talks, threatens new strikes
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 19 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday his envoys would return to Pakistan for new talks with Iran, while threatening new attacks on Iran's bridges and power plants unless it accepts his terms. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran Fires on Tanker, Reimposes Strait of Hormuz Restrictions
Dubai, Apr 19: Iran on Saturday fired on a tanker attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz and reimposed restrictions on the vital waterway, warning it would continue to block passage as long as the US blockade of its ports remains in place. Iran’s joint military command said “control of the Strait of Hormuz has […]
Trump convenes situation room meeting over Strait of Hormuz crisis
President Trump convened with his most trusted advisors on Saturday to discuss the ongoing tensions with Iran as the deadline until the ceasefire deal collapses draws nearer.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again as vessels attempting to cross come under fire
Iranian officials say they have closed the strait because of the U.S.'s ongoing blockade of its ports.
Iran 'REJECTS second round of peace talks with the US'
LIVE BLOG: Tehran accused the US of 'excessive demands' and blamed its ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for its absence, according to Iran's state IRNA news agency.
Tension as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again, Trump Releases Fresh Warning
Tensions rise as Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US of ceasefire violations. Attacks on vessels near Oman heighten global security concerns.
Iran's Qalibaf Cites 'Progress' But Says 'Many Gaps Remain,' As Trump Rejects 'Blackmail'
Iran's powerful parliament speaker said there has been "progress" in talks with Washington but that "fundamental" differences remain, while US President Donald Trump rejected what he called "blackmail" by Tehran after it again closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump rejects ‘blackmail’ by Tehran as Iranian military shuts Hormuz again – POLITICO
Iran’s military said the U.S. must lift its blockade of Iranian ports before the vital waterway is reopened.
You gave me clearance to go, now firing: Indian tanker's frantic call to Iran in Hormuz
A frantic audio of an Indian-flagged tanker's radio message with Iran after being cleared to transit and then allegedly fired upon by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz has emerged, forcing ships to turn back.
Iran’s reopening of Strait of Hormuz: confusion surrounds as shipping stalls despite ceasefire
Confusion continues over the status of the Strait of Hormuz as the Iran war drags on, with shipping traffic still largely stalled despite claims the route has reopened. Both Iran and US Presidnet...
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