Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal as Oil Prices Surge Over Hormuz Crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s response to a proposed peace plan, describing it as “totally unacceptable,” as tensions in the Middle East continue to push global oil prices higher. Iran had presented a counterproposal calling for an end to the ongoing conflict, lifting of U.S. sanctions, removal of the naval blockade, compensation for […]
UAE Air Defences Intercept Iranian Missiles, Drones, Three Injured
It added that the country’s defence systems “successfully responded to the latest attack by intercepting the incoming missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.”
US Forces Strikes Iranian Tanker Violating Blockade in Gulf of Oman
CENTCOM reported that precision shots struck the tanker’s rudder, successfully disabling its movement without further escalation.
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Safe for Shipping After US Halts Escort Mission
Iran has said commercial vessels can now pass safely through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, following what it described as the removal of security threats in the area. In a statement on Wednesday, the naval arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said “safe and stable transit” would be ensured, hours after the […]
Iran Proposes Deal to US to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran has proposed a new plan to the United States aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing tensions between the two countries, according to reports. The proposal, conveyed through mediators in Pakistan, suggests extending the current ceasefire while both sides work towards a permanent end to the conflict. It also includes delaying nuclear […]
US Puts Negotiations With Iran on Hold as Ceasefire Deadline Nears
Diplomatic meeting held between the United States and Iran, on the 21st of April, 2026 have stalled just hours before a critical ceasefire deadline, raising fears of a renewed military escalation. President Donald Trump reiterated on Tuesday that he has no intention of extending the ceasefire deadline set for Wednesday evening Eastern Time, warning that […]
EU Agrees to Widen Sanctions on Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Disruption
The European Union has agreed to widen its sanctions against Iran, targeting individuals and organisations accused of obstructing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuter, EU diplomats in an interview on Monday said member states had reached a political agreement to update the bloc’s existing sanctions framework, allowing for asset freezes and travel […]
India Raises Alarm After Attack on Ships in Strait of Hormuz
India has expressed serious concern following an attack on two Indian-flagged vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Officials in New Delhi summoned Iran’s envoy to formally communicate their worries and urged authorities in Iran to ensure the safe and swift passage of Indian vessels through the area. […]
Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz as Lebanon Ceasefire Takes Effect
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” to commercial shipping, in a move seen as easing tensions in a volatile region. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the key waterway would remain accessible for the duration of the current ceasefire in Lebanon. According to ABC News, Mr Araghchi said in a […]
US-Iran Tensions Surge as Trump Orders Navy to Block Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to begin blocking the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme, in a move that has sharply escalated tensions in the Gulf region. In a post on his Truth Social platform late on 12 April, Mr Trump said […]