US and Cuban officials met recently in Havana amid new diplomatic push - AP News

US and Cuban officials met recently in Havana amid new diplomatic push  AP News

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire

Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.

For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent

Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program.

By Mark Mazzetti, Adam Entous and Julian E. Barnes

Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it

Iran's joint military command said on Saturday that 'control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state (...) under strict management and control of the armed forces.'

Trump plans to ease access to psychedelics like psilocybin, ibogaine

The president will direct federal agencies to boost research into the drugs and support clinical trials, moves championed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

By Dan Diamond

Middle East crisis live: Iran warns it will close strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

Iranian parliamentary speaker also says passage through waterway will depend on Iranian authorisation and accuses Donald Trump of multiple falsehoods Iran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels as oil prices fall Britain will make “a wide-ranging military contribution” to an international mission to protect shipping in the strait of Hormuz trade waterway, the UK ambassador to the US has said. Christian Turner’s commitment comes amid long-running concerns over the stat...

By Adam Fulton

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

President Trump said on Friday night the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain and attacks could resume if a ceasefire expires, while also appearing hopeful that a deal will be reached soon.

By NPR Staff

Iran has learned that the Strait of Hormuz is its strongest deterrent

Donald Heflin, a senior fellow at Tufts University, says Iran has shown it doesn’t need nuclear weapons as a deterrent.

RFK Jr clashes with Dem lawmaker over Trump’s mental fitness in heated exchange

RFK Jr. defended Trump's mental health during a tense congressional hearing, rejecting calls for a fitness assessment or invoking the 25th Amendment.

Trump’s lawyers seeking resolution of his $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury - CNN

Trump’s lawyers seeking resolution of his $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury  CNN

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again as US keeps blockade on its ports

Iran has said it is reimposing restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz because the United States has refused to lift the naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Gulf.

By Iryna Kutielieva,Alona Mazurenko

Iran reimposes shipping restrictions on Strait of Hormuz

Control of the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state”, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday, citing Tehran’s Fars News Agency. “Control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state ... under strict management and control of the armed forces,” the report said. The reversal came just hours after Iran declared it would allow non-military vessels to pass the strategic waterway for the duration of a ceasefire. Earlier, Iran had threatened to close the...

By SCMP Reporters

Iranian military says it has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of truce violation

Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile the US has renewed a waiver of sanctions on Russian oil. Follow DW for more.

Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' amid fragile ceasefire

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial shipping during the Lebanon ceasefire, triggering a sharp drop in oil prices, while Donald Trump welcomed the move but kept a US naval blockade in place. At the same time, Emmanuel Macron and the UK are leading plans for a neutral mission to secure the route, as shipping firms remain cautious and seek further clarity.

By FRANCE24

Oil prices drop after Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ for passage of ships

US stocks raced to another record on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for tankers

Micah P. Hinson: ‘The United States is full of nationalists and Christian fanatics trying to kick everyone out’

Raised in a religious sect in Texas, he drifted, becoming addicted to drugs, alcohol and fentanyl, while falling into a deep depression. He was going to quit music, but made a ‘cosmic’ decision: to break away from his family and leave the US, a country he no longer recognizes. He settled in Madrid, where he was reborn

By Fernando Navarro

As Trump Pushes a Bigger Iran War Budget, 3 Core Defense Holdings Stand Out for Patient Investors

‘Trust Trump, not panicans’: Donald pushes ‘peace president’ image after 'reopening' Hormuz

Donald Trump declared himself "The Peace President," claiming to have settled eight wars while simultaneously issuing stern warnings of military action against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail. He highlighted potential progress in West Asia, including a reported ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, though Iran disputed claims about the Strait of Hormuz.

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UK’s Cooper urges full resumption of shipping through Strait of Hormuz - The Straits Times

UK’s Cooper urges full resumption of shipping through Strait of Hormuz  The Straits Times

Iran reimposes ‘strict control’ on Strait of Hormuz amid continued US blockade

The Iranian military command said that the US had broken a promise by continuing its naval blockade of ships sailing to and from Iran's ports.

US makes a U-turn, extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil till May 16; India stands to benefit

By Sukalp Sharma

Five tankers seen loading oil on Iran's Kharg Island, as US blockades Strait of Hormuz - report

Another five tankers, loaded with approximately 9 million barrels of oil, were spotted in the Gulf of Oman earlier this week and are no longer visible in the images.

Iran Shuts Hormuz Again, Accuses US Of Violating Deal To Reopen It

Iran Reimposes Restrictions On Strait Of Hormuz Amid Middle East War, Accuses US Of Violating Deal To Reopen It

Iran reimposes ‘strict’ restrictions on Strait of Hormuz after US ‘violates deal’

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Japan pledges 'all possible measures' for Hormuz safety

Momentum for a lasting peace has been building, with Tehran saying Friday that Hormuz is open for commercial shipping after Israel agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Finance minister meets US Treasury officials, other leaders on sidelines of WB-IMF Spring Meetings

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting on economic cooperation with officials of the United States Department of the Treasury on the sidelines of the World Bank-International Monetary Fund (WB-IMF) Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, DC, the finance ministry said on Saturday. Aurangzeb arrived in the United States on Monday to participate in the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings 2026, taking place from April 13 to 18 in Washington, DC. The Spri...

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Trump says he has ‘good news’ on Iran, offers no clarity on peace deal

US President Donald Trump said there had been “some pretty good news” about Iran, suggesting optimism about peace talks to end the war in the Middle East, but he said a ceasefire in the conflict may not be extended without a deal by Wednesday. Iran hours earlier had temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a separate […]

Slopaganda - how Iran's viral videos skewer America

The unpopularity of the war in the US and abroad meant Iran's Lego videos landed on fertile ground and spread organically across the internet worldwide, writes Global Security Reporter Yvonne Murray.

Iran reimposes 'strict management' of Strait of Hormuz over US blockade

Until the United States restores freedom of movement for all vessels visiting Iran, "the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain strictly controlled", says the Iranian military.

Economic pain at home is driving Trump’s rush for an Iran deal

Seven weeks of war with Iran have failed to topple Tehran’s rulers or secure all of President Donald Trump’s stated objectives — but they have laid bare what adversaries and allies alike now see as his central vulnerability: the tolerance of the American public for economic pain. Trump joined Israel in attacking Iran on 28 […]

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Iran threatens to again close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

The potential for the resumption of commercial shipping had lifted stock markets yesterday.

Stubb heading to Jordan, Egypt for official visits

Finnish President Alexander Stubb is scheduled to discuss the Iran conflict as well as the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, among other topics.

U.S. Extends Sanctions Waiver on Purchases of Russian Oil

The license comes two days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would not renew the waiver.

'Fragile situation': Luxon meets with world leaders as Iran declares Hormuz open - NZ Herald

'Fragile situation': Luxon meets with world leaders as Iran declares Hormuz open  NZ Herald

FinMin warns prolonged Gulf conflict may raise risks despite economic resilience

Says 'It is not just inflation, but impacts on growth, exports, remittances and investment flows'

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Iran says closed Hormuz again over US naval blockade

Iran on Saturday reversed its decision to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway after the U.S. said it would not end its blockade of Iran-l...

Indonesia Hails Strait of Hormuz Reopening as Positive Step - Tempo.co English

Indonesia Hails Strait of Hormuz Reopening as Positive Step  Tempo.co English

Iran threatens to close Hormuz anew, if US blockade continues - The Star

Iran threatens to close Hormuz anew, if US blockade continues  The Star

Iran threatens to close Hormuz again if US blockade continues

Iran threatens to shut the strategic Strait of Hormuz once more if the United States continues its naval blockade, jeopardizing global oil trade. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-threatens-to-close-hormuz-again-if-us-blockade-continues/

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Just In: Iran military command closes Strait of Hormuz again

In a statement shared on state television, the headquarters said Washington had broken a promise by continuing its naval blockade of ships sailing to and from Iran's ports. The post Just In: Iran military command closes Strait of Hormuz again appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Tankers convoy departs from the Gulf and passes through the Strait of Hormuz

The convoy consists of four LNG carriers and tankers for the transport of petroleum products and chemicals The post Tankers convoy departs from the Gulf and passes through the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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April 17: Iran sets new maritime rules for Strait of Hormuz as Lebanon truce takes effect - PressTV

April 17: Iran sets new maritime rules for Strait of Hormuz as Lebanon truce takes effect  PressTV