US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says

China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".

Rare Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Focus on Hezbollah

A meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials, the first in decades, came as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports entered its second day.

By Michael Crowley, Euan Ward, Anushka Patil and Thomas Fuller

US and Iran Mull Another Round of Peace Talks - Bloomberg.com

US and Iran Mull Another Round of Peace Talks  Bloomberg.com

Tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz stop or turn around amid US blockade, data shows

US military says no ships pass through its operation to seal off Iranian ports in first 24 hours

U.S. blockade has turned back six ships leaving Strait of Hormuz

More than a dozen American warships positioned in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea are acting as a “net,” officials said. None of the encounters has required escalation.

By Tara Copp

By blocking Iranian ports, US aims to dry up Iran's resources

After breaking off talks with the Iranian delegation in Islamabad, Donald Trump is moving to economically suffocate the regime. On Tuesday, according to the Reuters news agency, a Chinese tanker nonetheless managed to cross the strait, suggesting that the American blockade is not yet total.

Trump and Iran in battle of the blockades - The Latest

The US blockade of ships using Iranian ports has come into force but several Iran-linked tankers have passed through the strait of Hormuz since it began. The blockade is designed to put pressure on Iran, whose economy is dependent on oil and gas exports. It comes after peace talks between Washington and Tehran at the weekend ended without a deal. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour Continue reading...

By Prsented by Lucy Hough with Patrick Wintour ; producer Bryony Moore ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin ; lead producer Zoe Hitch

The sort of weapons that give Iran leverage in the Strait of Hormuz

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dana Stroul, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, about the capabilities of Iran's military following U.S. and Israeli attacks.

By Christopher Intagliata

Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war

The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.

China slams US military blockade of Strait of Hormuz as a 'dangerous and irresponsible move'

China slammed the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a "dangerous and irresponsible move, urging all parties to honor a ceasefire agreement.

Trump says gas prices 'could be the same' or 'a little bit higher' by the midterms

The U.S. began blocking ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, sending oil prices surging after peace talks failed over the weekend.

Will the next round of US-Iran talks bring peace or more confrontation?

Negotiating teams from America and Iran could return to Islamabad as early as the end of this week, days after 21 hours of talks in the Pakistani capital ended without a deal, Reuters reported. US President Donald Trump on Monday said that “we’ve been called by the other side” and “they want to work a deal”. A limited or temporary settlement remained possible as the two sides were cautiously approaching a de-escalation despite a total deficit of trust, according to analysts. But they warned t...

By Cao Jiaxuan

Two ships from Iran ports pass Hormuz Strait despite US blockade

At least two ships using Iranian ports passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday despite a US military blockade, data from maritime tracking firm Kpler indicated Tuesday. France 24's Angela Diffley takes a look at why some ships may still be getting through and what this might mean for the US blockade.

By FRANCE24

How the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports could further erode oil inventories

The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports could accelerate the drawdown in global oil inventories, further tightening near-term supply and pushing back hopes of market normalization into mid-May, according to Société Générale.

By Isabel Wang

Most common names in the US revealed by census bureau

The 2020 Census is the first since 1990 to provide data on first names

By Mike Schneider

Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation

China blinks: Tanker that tested US blockade of Hormuz makes U-turn

A US-sanctioned tanker, the Rich Starry, linked to China, appeared to reverse course in the Gulf of Oman after transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Its movements are closely watched as a test of President Trump's naval blockade, with another tanker, Elpis, also showing unusual activity near Iran.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Lebanon, Israel agree to direct negotiations after ‘historic’ Washington talks - The Straits Times

Lebanon, Israel agree to direct negotiations after ‘historic’ Washington talks  The Straits Times

Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says

"No ships made it past the US blockade, and six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman," CENTCOM said.

Zelensky Says US Does Not 'Have Time For Ukraine' Because Of Iran War: Report

Zelensky said that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have helped broker talks with Moscow on ending Russia's war on Ukraine, were "constantly in talks with Iran" at the moment.

PM takes president into confidence on US-Iran talks, briefs him on upcoming visits to Saudi Arabia, Turkiye

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday about his upcoming visits to Saudi Arabia and Turkiye “for further engagement to promote peace efforts” and took him into confidence on “all aspects of the dialogue” between Iran and the United States, a statement issued by the President’s Secretariat said. Pakistan hosted direct Iran-US talks in Islamabad over the weekend, marking the highest engagement between the two sides since 1979, seeking a resolution to the US...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Blockade on Iranian ports must be lifted, French foreign minister tells RFI

In the wake of the US blockade on Iranian ports, France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called for freedom of navigation in international waters to be respected. He spoke to RFI about France's proposal for a peaceful, multinational mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the necessity of a ceasefire in Lebanon, as well as developments in Hungary and Sudan.

By RFI

Top S. Korean, US, Japanese admirals to hold talks in Seoul

Top admirals of South Korea, the United States and Japan will meet for talks in Seoul this week to discuss ways to bolster trilateral maritime security cooperation, military officials said Tuesday. The talks between Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul, US Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Stephen Koehler and Adm. Akira Saito, chief of staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, will take place Wednesday, according to the officials. The three are expected to share their assessments on th

By The Korea Herald

Wall Street advances for a second day as investors hope for a U.S.-Iran peace deal

Pakistan says facing 'problems' in getting vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz - Arab News

Pakistan says facing 'problems' in getting vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz  Arab News

Pakistan gears up for second round of US-Iran talks as ‘backchannel communications’ continue - Khaleej Times

Pakistan gears up for second round of US-Iran talks as ‘backchannel communications’ continue  Khaleej Times

Why the US and Iran could not reach an agreement

Iran and the United States have met in Islamabad to reach an agreement and to make the two-week cease-fire permanent. However, after two days, the negotiations ended with no concre...

FAO: World Faces 'Catastrophe' if Hormuz Stays Disrupted - Tempo.co English

FAO: World Faces 'Catastrophe' if Hormuz Stays Disrupted  Tempo.co English

Ringgit revisits 3.95 against greenback on US-Iran talks hopes - The Star

Ringgit revisits 3.95 against greenback on US-Iran talks hopes  The Star

US blockade actions in Strait of Hormuz are dangerous and irresponsible under temporary ceasefire arrangement: Chinese FM - Global Times

US blockade actions in Strait of Hormuz are dangerous and irresponsible under temporary ceasefire arrangement: Chinese FM  Global Times

Video: US closing embassies over fear of Iran attack – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the United States is scaling down its embassy staff in Nigeria due to fears of possible attacks linked to tensions involving Iran. The post Video: US closing embassies over fear of Iran attack – Akpabio appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Aref to Vance: US has suffered 'structural humiliation' over Israel briefings - Tehran Times

Aref to Vance: US has suffered 'structural humiliation' over Israel briefings  Tehran Times

Survey: Over half of Romanians agree with providing logistical support to US in Iran war

By radu.dumitrescu

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade - thecitizen.co.tz

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade  thecitizen.co.tz

Some tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade| The New Times - The New Times

Some tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade| The New Times  The New Times

The United States will impose a blockade on Iranian ports after the talks failed. - Seneweb

The United States will impose a blockade on Iranian ports after the talks failed.  Seneweb