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Iran's Strait of Hormuz Standoff Escalates

Tensions escalated around the Strait of Hormuz as Iran repeatedly closed or threatened to close the vital waterway, prompting international protests and US claims of enforcing a naval blockade. This situation created uncertainty for shipping and highlighted ongoing pressure tactics in US-Iran relations.

18 Apr, 08:17 — 18 Apr, 14:34
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bloombergHigh5h ago

Greek, Indian Tankers U-Turn Before Hormuz Amid Reopening Doubt - Bloomberg.com

Greek, Indian Tankers U-Turn Before Hormuz Amid Reopening Doubt  Bloomberg.com

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the navy was ready to inflict ‘new bitter defeats’ on the US and Israel.

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SCMPMostly Factual54m ago

Closed? Open? Closed? Why is Iran changing course on the Strait of Hormuz?

The shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz only hours after its reopening is a tactic by Iran to gain leverage over the United States before possible negotiations, according to Chinese analysts. With the clock counting down to the end of a two-week ceasefire with the US on Wednesday, a deal with Washington was still possible and the likelihood of Tehran imposing a toll on the waterway was low, they added. The assessment came as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Saturday that...

By Fan Chen

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DWHigh1h ago

Attacks on ships reported after Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz

Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile, a French peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon. Follow DW for more.

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France 24High32m ago

Hormuz tensions highlight pressure tactics in US-Iran negotiations

H. A. Hellyer, senior fellow in geopolitics at the Royal United Services Institute, was France 24’s guest and analysed the renewed tensions between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz as a strategy of mutual pressure amid ongoing negotiations. While talks are set to continue in Islamabad, both sides are using leverage, particularly the US blockade of Iranian port, to strengthen their positions, making any quick breakthrough unlikely.

By FRANCE24

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1h ago

We left the US and moved to Spain almost a year ago. My young kids handled it better than I ever could've imagined.

My family relocated from the US to Spain in 2025. Rebecca Cretella I moved from the US to Spain with my children when they were 10 and 6 years old. I worried they would struggle to find friends and feel isolated due to their lack of Spanish skills. Although there have been challenging moments, my sons have adapted to life in Spain incredibly well. Everyone said the same thing when my husband and I shared our plans to move from Connecticut to a suburb outside of Madrid: "But what about the k...

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual38m ago

Iran outlines Hormuz cost conditions after closure; Trump says Tehran can't 'blackmail' US

Trump said Tehran cannot use the strait as leverage in its dealings with Washington. Trump said Iran can't "blackmail" Washington using Strait of Hormuz.

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indian-expressMostly Factual59m ago

Iran says Hormuz closed: One Indian ship manages to cross on Saturday, at least four turn back amid fear, confusion

By Sukalp Sharma

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seeking-alphaMixed2h ago

U.S. renews waiver on Russian oil sanctions

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express-tribuneMostly Factual6h ago

Iran reimposes control over Strait of Hormuz as ships report gunfire

Iran's armed forces say Hormuz back under military control, cite US blockade's 'piracy'

By Reuters

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Premium TimesMostly Factual1h ago

Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz over US naval blockade

The Iranian army has also begun attacking vessels attempting to pass through the strait. The post Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz over US naval blockade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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vanguard-ngMixed20m ago

Iran cannot ‘blackmail us’ with Strait of Hormuz – Iran

Trump said there would be "some information" about Iran later in the day, adding: "We're taking a tough stand." The post Iran cannot ‘blackmail us’ with Strait of Hormuz – Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual52m ago

Strait of Hormuz shut again as US surprises Iran by upholding blockade

Iran restored military control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, reversing a brief reopening and asserting control over the traffic as tensions resulting from the illegal US-Israeli aggression intensify. Tehran announced the move hours after confirming limited passage for commercial vessels, citing what it called continued US “piracy” through a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Shipping data and maritime agencies reported confusion across the waterway, with vessels turning back and ot...

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myjoyonlineMixed1h ago

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

Fifteen people deported from the US, who are reportedly from South America, have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

By Prince Adu-Owusu

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morocco-world-newsMixed1h ago

Iranian Patrol Boats Reportedly Fire on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian patrol boats opened fire on an oil tanker early Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The post Iranian Patrol Boats Reportedly Fire on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Sara Zouiten

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index-hr18 Apr, 07:30First to report

Američka vojska potvrdila da je predala sve glavne baze u Siriji

express-tribune18 Apr, 08:17

Iran reimposes control over Strait of Hormuz as ships report gunfire

Yahoo18 Apr, 08:54

Tornado outbreak hits storm-weary central US

bloomberg18 Apr, 08:58

Greek, Indian Tankers U-Turn Before Hormuz Amid Reopening Doubt - Bloomberg.com

wsj18 Apr, 09:00

Supreme Court’s Internal Tensions Spill Into Public View - WSJ

swissinfo18 Apr, 09:29

Swiss minister discusses US tariff deal in Washington - SWI swissinfo.ch

mkd-mk18 Apr, 09:57

Зеленски нуди помош во обезбедувањето слободно пловење низ Ормускиот теснец

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faz18 Apr, 11:01

Zukunft der Weltordnung: „Ein Krieg zwischen den USA und China ist nicht mehr undenkbar“

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la-vanguardia18 Apr, 12:11

EE.UU. vuelve a permitir la compra de crudo ruso ya cargado en petroleros

la-repubblica18 Apr, 12:19

Hezbollah, il nodo nel negoziato Israele-Libano: dal legame con l’Iran alle difficoltà del disarmo

vijesti-me18 Apr, 12:21

Rute: Ne mislim da će SAD napustiti NATO

n1-bih18 Apr, 12:21

Bliski istok: Hormuz ponovo zatvoren, Izrael nastavlja udare, Mojtaba Khamenei se oglasio

seeking-alpha18 Apr, 12:42

U.S. renews waiver on Russian oil sanctions

newsbeast18 Apr, 12:44

Ιρανικά σκάφη άνοιξαν πυρ εναντίον πετρελαιοφόρου στα Στενά του Ορμούζ 

Al Jazeera18 Apr, 12:59

Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel

aftonbladet18 Apr, 13:08

Iran: Inget datum för nya samtal med USA

n1-serbia18 Apr, 13:12

Iranski brodovi pucali na jedan tanker u Ormuskom moreuzu

Business Insider18 Apr, 13:20

We left the US and moved to Spain almost a year ago. My young kids handled it better than I ever could've imagined.

delfi-lt18 Apr, 13:26

Irano viceministras: kito Irano ir JAV derybų raundo data nenustatyta

morocco-world-news18 Apr, 13:27

Iranian Patrol Boats Reportedly Fire on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Premium Times18 Apr, 13:31

Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz over US naval blockade

DW18 Apr, 13:33

Attacks on ships reported after Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz

ndtv18 Apr, 13:42

2 Indian-Flagged Vessels Attacked By Iran Gunboats In Hormuz, Crew Safe: Sources

myjoyonline18 Apr, 13:45

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

iefimerida18 Apr, 13:52

Θρίλερ στα κλειστά Στενά του Ορμούζ -Μετά τα ιρανικά πυρά σε δύο πλοία, επίθεση με πύραυλο σε εμπορικό

naftemporiki18 Apr, 13:54

Τραμπ: Το Ιράν «δεν μπορεί να μας εκβιάζει» με τα Στενά του Ορμούζ

indian-express18 Apr, 13:55

Iran says Hormuz closed: One Indian ship manages to cross on Saturday, at least four turn back amid fear, confusion

danas18 Apr, 13:55

Američka komanda tvrdi da su primorali 23 broda da se okrenu i vrate u blizini Ormuskog moreuza: Sprovodimo pomorsku blokadu

hotnews18 Apr, 13:56

VIDEO Președintele Trump spune că situația din Iran „merge, de fapt, foarte bine”, în primul său comentariu public după ce strâmtoarea Ormuz a fost închisă din nou

le-figaro18 Apr, 13:58

Face au blocus américain, l’Iran décide de verrouiller à nouveau le détroit d’Ormuz

SCMP18 Apr, 14:00

Closed? Open? Closed? Why is Iran changing course on the Strait of Hormuz?

hvg18 Apr, 14:00

Irán újra lezárta a Hormuzi-szorost, egy tankerhajó rá leadott lövéseket jelentett

helsinki-times18 Apr, 14:02

Strait of Hormuz shut again as US surprises Iran by upholding blockade

hindustan-times18 Apr, 14:16

Iran outlines Hormuz cost conditions after closure; Trump says Tehran can't 'blackmail' US

France 2418 Apr, 14:22

Hormuz tensions highlight pressure tactics in US-Iran negotiations

morgunbladid18 Apr, 14:33

„Þeir geta ekki kúgað okkur“

vanguard-ng18 Apr, 14:34

Iran cannot ‘blackmail us’ with Strait of Hormuz – Iran

nos18 Apr, 14:39

Open en weer dicht, schepen in onzekerheid rond Straat van Hormuz

Times of India18 Apr, 14:40Latest update

Hormuz firing row: India summons Iranian envoy, lodges strong protest