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HISTORICAL FACTS: Hormuz loc - The Untold Story

'Discussions are being had' on second round of Iran talks in Pakistan, White House says

Negotiators are focusing on three key points that derailed last weekend's talks, including Iran's nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages.

Euronews

Love in the time of blockades: Trump seeks a ‘fat hug’ from Xi amidst Hormuz howler

President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz permanently open for China and the world, claiming Beijing assured him it would cease arms shipments to Iran. This announcement follows a naval blockade, causing global economic disruption. Trump's unpredictable approach, blending military pressure with personal diplomacy, fuels speculation about escalation or de-escalation,…

The Times of India

Donald Trump Stuns Diplomats by Claiming Xi Jinping Will Give Him a 'Big, Fat Hug' Over Iran Deal

Donald Trump's prediction that Xi Jinping will give him a 'big, fat, hug' over his Iran and Strait of Hormuz strategy collides with Beijing's silence and its public focus on shoring up ties with Moscow.

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Strait of Hormuz: Why the US and Iran are sailing in very different legal waters

The Strait of Hormuz exists in the eye of the beholder.

The Conversation

Iran-US war latest: Trump says war is close to over as US claims ‘maritime superiority’ in Middle East

JD Vance said Trump ‘wants to make the grand bargain’ with Iran after peace talks failed over the weekend

The Independent UK

Iran tries to cosy up to Europe to increase pressure on US

Regime hopes to capitalise on deepening transatlantic split by briefing previously sidelined European countries

The Guardian - UK

Trump says US military blockaded Iranian ports to ramp up pressure on Tehran

The US blockade comes in an attempt to economically pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic after its six-week closure caused global oil prices to surge. Roughly 40 vessels have passed through since the start of the ceasefire, down from 100 or more per day before…

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China Tells the US to Stay Out as Beijing Vows to Keep Sending Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warns the US as Beijing continues its trade with Iran, defying the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times UK

US Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: Will There Be Any Country Joining Trump?

The US has announced a naval enforcement plan near the Strait of Hormuz, raising global concerns over energy security and alliance unity as key allies, including the UK, opt out of direct involvement.

International Business Times UK

First Thing: Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

Tehran said the move would be a breach of the ceasefire. Plus, Viktor Orbán ousted in Hungarian election in blow to global far right

The Guardian - UK

Oil price tops $100 a barrel as US blockades strait of Hormuz; Goldman Sachs posts rise in profits – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

Morning Mail: US to blockade strait of Hormuz; Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungary; the rise of ‘pantry loading’

Trump says US navy will ‘immediately blockade’ strait of Hormuz; jubilation in Hungary as Orbán suffers election loss

The Guardian - AU

Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

Iran warns move would breach ceasefire as US president also repeats threats to strike critical infrastructure

The Guardian - UK

Trump says US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran fail

Talks collapse without progress as Tehran stands firm on nuclear ambitions

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Iran Ceasefire, Bank Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets face extraordinary uncertainty following the collapse of lengthy U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks that ended with no deal, as Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed Iranian officials "have chosen not to accept our terms."

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows

Editorial: An American blockade in the strait of Hormuz raises energy-market dangers after failed negotiations – pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse

The Guardian - UK

Planeloads of negotiators and too little time: US and Iran’s 21 hours of talks

The two sides turned up to test one another’s resolve. It was probably unrealistic to expect a dispute that has taken up years of discussion to be settled in one marathon session

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong calls failed peace talks between US and Iran ‘disappointing’ and urges resumption

Australia’s foreign affairs minister says priority ‘must be to continue the ceasefire and return to negotiations’

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The Guardian - UK

JD Vance says talks failed due to Iran’s refusal to give up nuclear programme

Iranian delegates in Islamabad say Washington needs to do more to win their trust if talks to resolve US-Iran conflict are to be successful

International Business Times

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Remains Near Standstill Despite US-Iran Ceasefire as Iran Limits Access

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply, remained severely restricted Saturday as Iran continued to control access and limit transits more than three days after a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire took effect.

The Guardian - UK

Is Iran Trump’s Suez crisis, or just a passing thunderstorm?

Britain’s standing in the world was never the same after its assault on Egypt in 1956. Now the US risks repeating history in the Middle East

The Mary Sue

Barbra Streisand reminds the world that Trump’s lies are for the gullible — and plenty are still falling for it

Barbra Streisand just dropped another pointed critique of President Donald Trump on BlueSky on April 8, 2026, sharing a quote from Representative Jim McGovern saying, “So he’ll stop bombing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz which was open before he started bombing Iran. Got it.” This sentiment, originally shared…

The Guardian - UK

War has given Iran new leverage for nuclear programme, say US former envoys

Negotiators of 2015 deal say Tehran has seen how cutting off Hormuz strait can help it counter asymmetry of power

The Independent UK

UAE oil chief accuses Iran of ‘weaponising’ Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

North Sea oil prices hit record high amid Strait of Hormuz row

It eclipses the previous record, set during the 2008 financial crisis

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