US marines board Iranian ship after hours-long standoff Iran says will respond to ‘armed piracy’ Tehran rejects peace talks, state media says WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 20 (Reuters) – Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that …
United States President Donald Trump said Iran committed a “serious violation” of the ceasefire but expressed confidence a peace deal can still be reached, ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl posted on X on Sunday. “It will happen. One way or another. The nice way or the hard way. It’s going to happen. You …
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United States President Donald Trump noted on Saturday that Iran “wanted to close up” the Strait of Hormuz again, but that “they can’t blackmail us.” He added that talks with Tehran are “going along very well” and that his administration should have “some information by the end of the day.” Trump repeated that Iran has …
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ATHENS, April 18 (Reuters) – Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed to pass, while two ships reported being hit by gunfire, shipping sources said. Several commercial vessels tried to transit the strait after receiving a notice to mariners …
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Iran’s military has said it will close the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US maintaining its blockade, Iranian state media reports. Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday the Strait of Hormuz would “completely open” to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire. Shortly after, Donald Trump said the strait was “completely open …
The Iranian military announced on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state,” after the Iranian government agreed to open it yesterday. An Iranian Armed Forces headquarters spokesperson said that the decision was made in response to the United States’ continued blockade of Iranian vessels in the strait, accusing the Trump administration of …
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday the reopening of the Hormuz Strait to commercial vessels following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route …
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International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Thursday, Europe has “maybe 6 weeks or so” of jet fuel left if supplies through the Strait of Hormuz remain blocked, warning that flight cancellations could come soon. “In the past, there was a group called ‘Dire Straits.’ It’s a dire strait now, and it …
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United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Thursday that the country’s Treasury Department is “launching operation ‘Economic Fury’” against Iran. This will “maximize economic pressure across the entirety of the government,” Hegseth detailed at a press conference, telling Iran to “choose wisely.” He repeated that the US army stands ready to continue fighting if …
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US blockade halts Iran’s maritime trade, impacting 90% of Iran’s economy Diplomatic talks may resume in Pakistan, but nuclear program remains key sticking point Israel-Hezbollah conflict complicates peace, ceasefire excludes Lebanon, say US and Israel DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) – The United States said on Wednesday its military had completely halted trade going in and …
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