Strait of Hormuz blocked as gaps remain on Iran peace talks
Iran's top negotiator said recent talks with the US had made progress, while President Donald Trump cited "very good conversations" with Tehran.
Trump confirms Vance not heading to Pakistan for Iran talks
In the wake of reports of Vice President JD Vance heading the diplomatic efforts to Pakistan for Iran talks, President Donald Trump clarified he would not be part of the delegation, citing security...
Moment Trump's troops blow hole in Iranian cargo ship amid US blockade
The president touted the attack via Truth Social on Sunday afternoon, ahead of peace talks between negotiators from the US and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday.
India protests Iran fire on two vessels in Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi summoned Iran's envoy after two India-flagged vessels were attacked while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
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,…
US seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz; Tehran vows swift response
The United States attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship it said had tried to evade a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran war: Tehran vows response to US seizure of cargo ship
US Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Hormuz Strait, President Trump has said. Earlier, he threatened to destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if no peace deal was reached. DW has more.
As ceasefire nears expiry, what divides Iran and U.S.?
TEHRAN | Xinhua | With a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire nearing its expiry, uncertainty once again clouds the outlook for the Middle East. The stop-and-go situation in the Strait of Hormuz — briefly reopened and then shut again by Iran — has added to the volatility. The episode highlights deep-rooted disagreements over maritime access and nuclear …
Trump says US destroyer hit Iran cargo ship trying to evade blockade
The Iranian-flagged cargo ship, which had sailed from Malaysia, ignored warnings to stop, says the US president. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran rebuffs Trump announcement of new peace talks, state news agency reports
Hours after US President Trump sent envoys to Islamabad for negotiations, Iran's state news agency said the government would reject the talks.
President Donald Trump gives update on new ceasefire talks in Pakistan
The President of the United States of America has announced plans to continue ceasefire talk following, what he’s dubbed a ‘violation’ of the ceasefire agreement with Iran. His...
Indian-flagged tanker crossed Hormuz on the day Iran fired on two other vessels
The tanker Desh Garima, carrying 31 Indian crew members, successfully crossed the Strait and is expected to reach Mumbai on April 22, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship defying Hormuz blockade, says Trump
Donald Trump said the Iranian-flagged vessel, identified as Touska, was intercepted in the Gulf of Oman by the US Navy destroyer USS Spruance.
Iran to skip talks 2.0 in Pak, blames excessive US demands, Hormuz blockade
Hopes of a breakthrough faded after Iran confirmed its absence from the second round of talks in Islamabad, which it said stemmed from Washington’s "excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions", and the naval blockade of its ports.
Why Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ remains a potent threat in the Strait of Hormuz
A flotilla of small boats forms the heart of the naval forces deployed by the Revolutionary Guards. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration
CAIRO (AP) — Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to extend the ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday. The dueling blockades have complicated Pakistani-led mediation attempts and raised questions about whether […]
US officials to visit Pak on Mon, Trump says Iran could be ‘blown up’ if no deal
The United States (US) will send a delegation to Pakistan on Monday, April 20, for a second round of negotiations with Iran.
Trump Says US Negotiators Returning To Pakistan, Threatens Iranian Power Plants
US President Donald Trump said his representatives are traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan, for another round of talks on April 20 with Iran as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Tehran has not yet confirmed it will take part.
Vance will lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan: White House
The US-Iran ceasefire is scheduled to end on April 22. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran war: Trump threatens to strike bridges and power plants
US forces have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Hormuz Strait, President Trump has said. Earlier, he threatened to destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if Tehran did not accept a peace proposal.
Iranian officials cast doubt on progress in further talks with U.S. in Pakistan
Iranian officials expressed doubt Sunday that participating in further peace talks with U.S. negotiators in Pakistan would yield results, even as President Trump said diplomats would travel Monday to
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.
Islamabad ‘gears up' for likely US-Iran talks second round amid Middle East tensions
VVIP routes undergoing repairs and beautification.Red Zone offices to remain closed.Traffic plan prepared for high-level visits.ISLAMABAD: Authorities have stepped up preparations in the federal capital for a...
'NO MORE MR NICE GUY': Trump again threatens Iran's power plants over Hormuz closure
Traffic in the vital trade route has been at a standstill today.
What happened on April 18 in Strait of Hormuz that raised fresh fears of US-Iran escalation?
Attention has once again turned to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most sensitive waterways, where shipping has been disrupted due to rising tensions over a continuing US naval blockade and Iran’s response in the region.
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.
Strait of Hormuz tensions: Indian-flagged ship's distress audio emerges - What happened?
Strait of Hormuz tensions: Two Indian-flagged tankers were shot at in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. According to several media reports, a voice in the audio clip can be heard stating that the vessel Sanmar Herald had “clearance.”
World News | Safe Passage: Indian Tanker Desh Garima Clears Hormuz Amid Rising Maritime Firing Incidents, Expected to Arrive at Mumbai on April 22
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The vessel, carrying 31 Indian seafarers, is currently en route to Mumbai and is expected to dock on April 22. World News | Safe Passage: Indian Tanker Desh Garima Clears Hormuz Amid Rising Maritime Firing Incidents, Expected to Arrive at Mumbai on April 22.
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