U.S. Administration Prepares for Potential Strait of Hormuz Blockade U.S. aides have been ordered to prepare for an extended Strait of Hormuz blockade, a measure aimed at curbing Iranian oil …
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US President Says Iran Asked Washington to Lift Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports US president says Iran has asked Washington to lift a naval blockade on Iranian ports, prompting diplomatic …
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Tensions Rise as Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Lebanon Exchanges Keep Oil and Shipping on Edge Strait of Hormuz blockade and Lebanese cross-border fighting keep oil above $107, threaten shipping lanes …
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Iran blockade deepens mistrust as talks stall, president tells Pakistan Iran blockade: President Pezeshkian says talks stalled over U.S. pressure; Tehran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz while sanctions …
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Japan to Release 36 Million Barrels from Oil Reserves amid Hormuz Blockade
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan to Release Additional 36 Million Barrels from National Oil Reserves After Strait of Hormuz Disruption Japan will release 36 million barrels from its national oil reserves from May 1 …
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Iran Refuses Negotiations with US Unless Naval Blockade Is Lifted, UN Ambassador Says Iran’s UN ambassador says Tehran will not resume talks while the US maintains a naval blockade, rejecting …
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Trump extends Iran ceasefire without deadline as maritime blockade standoff continues
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump ceasefire extension with Iran signals U.S. hesitation as naval blockade continues U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite ceasefire extension with Iran on April 21, 2026, while ordering a …
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Iran Refuses to Confirm Pakistan Negotiations While US Naval Blockade Remains Iran says it will not confirm sending a negotiating team to Pakistan while a US naval blockade remains, complicating …
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IRGC Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed Until U.S. Ends Blockade of Iranian Ports IRGC says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US ends its blockade of Iranian …
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Iran Rejects Next Negotiations Citing Trump Maritime Blockade and Excessive US Demands
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIran Refuses Next Round of Iran-US Talks, Citing Trump’s Maritime Blockade and ‘Excessive’ U.S. Demands Tasnim reports Iran has declined the next round of Iran-US talks, saying President Trump’s maritime …