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Day 50 of Middle East conflict — Iran says it’s closing Strait of Hormuz again | CNN

• Get the latest updates on the war with Iran here. • Strait closure: Iran says it is once again shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, blaming the US for “breaches of trust” during the ongoing ceasefire. The move may threaten momentum toward a peace deal between the two countries. • Where negotiations stand: Washington and Tehran have a long way to go before reaching an agreement, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told state television. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said negotiations were still progressing but hinted at frustration with Tehran, saying the US won’t tolerate “blackmail” over the strait. • Ships under fire: Iranian gunboats fired on a tanker trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s announcement, and a second vessel was hit by a projectile, according to maritime authorities. The US and Iran have a long way to go before reaching an agreement, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliamentary speaker and top negotiator, said in an interview with state television on Saturday. “On some issues, conclusions have been reached in the negotiations, and on others not; we are still far from a final agreement,” Ghaliba

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Apr 25, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war | CNN

When bombs started falling on Tehran in February, we heard much about the political ramifications, including the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader. But what about the ordinary people who call the capital home? Maryam…

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Apr 25, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war | CNN

When bombs started falling on Tehran in February, we heard much about the political ramifications, including the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader. But what about the ordinary people who call the…

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Apr 25, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
US turns to drones after retiring minesweepers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran crisis

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Apr 24, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Live Updates: Trump says Iran agreed not to execute 8 women, Israel and Lebanon set for ceasefire talks

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Apr 23, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails | CNN Politics

US military officials are developing new plans to target Iran’s capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz in the event the current ceasefire with Iran falls apart, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.…

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Apr 23, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life

On a bright Tehran spring day, Sanaei Ghaznavi street, with its mix of shops selling groceries and household goods alongside fast food and flowers, seems like an everyday place. In a country where lives have long been…

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Apr 23, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Hezbollah disarmament deadlock risks civil war, analysts say, as US prepares for Israel–Lebanon talks

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Apr 23, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
The Iran ceasefire was just extended. The real test for Washington starts now

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Apr 23, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
What would a permanent ‘Tehran’s tollbooth’ on oil mean for the world?

Iran’s plan to extract a $2m payment from tankers using the strait of Hormuz could raise costs for years to come A second round of peace talks between the US and Iran has begun amid renewed attacks on oil tankers in…

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Apr 22, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Iran seizes ships in Hormuz as US talks falter after ceasefire extension

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Apr 22, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Keith Kellogg urges US to 'finish the job' against Iran by seizing islands, strangling economy

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Apr 22, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Live Updates: Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire violations, Vance goes to White House, Pakistan trip unclear

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Apr 22, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Iran fires on 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire

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Apr 22, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

Tuesday began as a frantic day of diplomacy in Washington, with Air Force Two ready to fly Vice President JD Vance to Islamabad for another round of peace talks between the US and Iran. Several hours later, Air Force…

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Apr 21, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Iran Threatens 'New Cards' As Talks Wane

Expectations are building over the prospect of a second round of U.S.-Iran talks that could take place in Islamabad in the coming days as President Trump says he is “highly unlikely” to extend the two-week ceasefire.…

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Apr 21, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Morning Mail: Trump says US extending Iran ceasefire, Coalition’s byelection blitz, The Deb defies doom

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletter Morning everyone. Donald Trump has said that the US is extending the ceasefire…

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Apr 21, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Iran says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'impossible' if US blockade continues

We have paused our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East. You can read more about the latest developments here. Iran's top negotiator says it is "not possible to reopen the Strait of Hormuz" due to "blatant…

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Apr 20, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media | CNN Politics

As the weekend approached, the US and Iran appeared to be closing in on a deal to end the seven-week war. Then President Donald Trump did exactly what his staffers have repeatedly said they wouldn’t do: He seemed to…

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Apr 20, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
Both Iran and US think they’re winning the war. Both can’t be right | CNN Politics

The Iran ceasefire and peace talks this week are hanging by a thread as tensions boil over the strategic waterway that epitomizes Tehran’s new leverage and a conflict that critics warn has escaped President Donald…

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Apr 18, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
How 24 hours of whiplash over the Strait of Hormuz unfolded | CNN

What a difference a day makes. This time yesterday, one might have been forgiven for thinking more ships might start squeezing through the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Iran ceasefire approaches its expiry date. On Friday,…

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Apr 18, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Trump and Tehran’s series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards peace

US president’s desperation for war to end has seen him trying to speed through a process he does not fully control A set of mismanaged and premature media announcements by Donald Trump and Tehran has led to the…

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Apr 18, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
Day 50 of Middle East conflict — Iran says it’s closing Strait of Hormuz again | CNN

• Get the latest updates on the war with Iran here. • Strait closure: Iran says it is once again shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, blaming the US for “breaches of trust” during the ongoing ceasefire. The move…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNApr 25, 2026

When bombs started falling on Tehran in February, we heard much about the political ramifications, including the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader. But what about the ordinary people who call the capital home? Maryam…

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US military officials are developing new plans to target Iran’s capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz in the event the current ceasefire with Iran falls apart, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The options, among…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCApr 23, 2026

On a bright Tehran spring day, Sanaei Ghaznavi street, with its mix of shops selling groceries and household goods alongside fast food and flowers, seems like an everyday place. In a country where lives have long been buffeted by crises,…

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