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Middle East tensions escalate over US blockade, Iran's actions | Fox News Video
Apr 23, 2026 - Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas reports live from Tel Aviv on the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Sanctioned Chinese tanker clears Hormuz despite US blockade | Iran International
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U.S. Blockade, Iran Hormuz Closure Threaten Cease-Fire
Apr 24, 2026 - The U.S. and Iran have gone from lobbing missiles to inflicting pocketbook pain.
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U.S. Blockade, Iran Hormuz Closure Threaten Cease-Fire
Apr 24, 2026 - The U.S. and Iran have gone from lobbing missiles to inflicting pocketbook pain.
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Details on U.S. blockade against Iran and impact to global economy - CBS News
Apr 24, 2026 - Pentagon officials provided details on operations in the Middle East against Iran as talks may resume in Pakistan between U.S. and Iranian officials. CBS News'...
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Trump Threatens to Commit War Crimes If Iran Maintains Blockade on Hormuz Strait | Truthout
Apr 6, 2026 - In threats to civilian infrastructure, he said Tuesday “will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one.”…
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Trump's Iran Blockade Just Got Bigger – PJ Media
Apr 16, 2026 - Trump’s administration expands Iran blockade globally, targeting sanctioned vessels anywhere to cut off support.
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Starmer and Trump Discuss Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Blockade – Could UK Be Drawn Into Middle East...
Mar 23, 2026 - Starmer and Trump hold urgent talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East strikes, raising concerns over UK involvement in a US-Iran conflict
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U.S. Boards Another Shadow Fleet Tanker to Enforce Iran Blockade
Apr 22, 2026 - U.S. forces boarded another stateless, sanctions-defying “shadow fleet” tanker on Monday night to enforce the blockade against Iran.
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Trump to meet security team as Iran makes conditional offer to end Hormuz blockade, reports say -...
Apr 27, 2026 - Potential meeting comes amid reports that Tehran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade and the war ends, with nuclear...
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Iranian FM: US 'blockade' of Iran 'unlawful and criminal' - CGTN
Apr 19, 2026 - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the US so-called
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Iran losing $435 million per day from Strait of Hormuz blockade: report | Fox News Video
Apr 18, 2026 - Former CENTCOM communications director Col. Joe Buccino (Ret.) and former Ambassador-at-Large Nathan Sales join ‘America Reports’ to discuss mounting U.S....
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US blockade on Iran 'going global', says Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth | The Jerusalem Post
Apr 24, 2026 - Hegseth added that Tehran had a chance to make a
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Sailors trapped by Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade plead for help | RNZ News
Apr 4, 2026 - Supplies are running low on some ships stranded in the strait, and
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China says US blockade of Iran ports risks escalating tensions - CGTN
Apr 14, 2026 - China said on Tuesday that US actions to block the Strait of Hormuz would only intensify tensions and undermine a fragile ceasefire.
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/22/politics/john-phelan-navy-secretary-leaving
US Navy Secretary Phelan fired as naval blockade of Iran continues | CNN Politics
Apr 23, 2026 - Secretary of the Navy John Phelan was ousted from his position Wednesday, six sources familiar with the matter told CNN, amid tension Defense Secretary Pete...
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Iran ‘shadow fleet’ vessels bypass US blockade, Lloyd’s List reports | Iran International
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Trump Blockade of Iran Ports Risks Widening War to High Seas
Apr 13, 2026 - US President Donald Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran collapsed over the weekend risks widening a war now entering its
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US says 31 vessels turned back under Iran naval blockade - Khaama Press
Apr 23, 2026 - The largest online news service for Afghanistan
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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
Apr 27, 2026 - CAIRO (AP) — Iran offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade on the country and ends the war in a proposal
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Hegseth Says US Blockade of Iran Is ‘Going Global’ | The Epoch Times
Apr 24, 2026 - The Pentagon chief added that any Iranian attempts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz would violate a ceasefire.
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https://emptywheel.net/2026/04/12/having-failed-to-win-a-marathon-sic-without-training-trump-announces-blockade-of-irans-blockade/
Having Failed to Win a "Marathon" [sic] without Training, Trump Announces Blockade of Iran's...
Trump's brilliant plan to blockade Iran's blockade seems to forget that Iran has a backdoor via which Trump's best buddy Vladimir Putin has been supplying Iran.
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Apr 13, 2026 - in this news article we trek through the market and see what is going on. here we check Naval Blockade Option Against Iran news
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Trump's Iran naval blockade has big differences from Venezuela, Cuba
Apr 23, 2026 - President Donald Trump has turned to naval blockades to pressure the governments of Venezuela, Cuba and now Iran to meet his demands.
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Iran resists Trump's blockade and bombing campaign so far, analysts say | Fox News
Apr 28, 2026 - Two months of U.S. bombing and a naval blockade have not forced Iran to make concessions on its nuclear program, analysts say, as Iran adapts with workarounds.
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Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz amid continued US blockade - World - Chinadaily.com.cn
The Iranian military announced on Saturday that it was reimposing
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Iran trolls Trump on social media after he launches his own blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - The...
Apr 14, 2026 - ‘Blocking the Strait is our job, not yours,’ an Iranian diplomatic mission said on X
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Britain won’t support Trump’s Iran blockade, says Starmer – POLITICO
Apr 13, 2026 - Trump orders blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz — but Britain and France are sticking to their own plans.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/04/21/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-extended-despite-calling-off-negotiations/
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire And Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Apr 21, 2026 - Vance cancelled his visit to Pakistan for peace talks on Tuesday.
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Trump extends Iran ceasefire, orders continued US blockade | Fox News Video
Apr 21, 2026 - Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports on President Donald Trump announcing an extension of the ceasefire with Iran until...
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Iran says it has closed Hormuz again over US blockade - World News - News - Daily Express US
Apr 18, 2026 - Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after Donald Trump said Tehran had agreed to 'never close' the vital waterway again
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US Israel Iran War News Live Updates: First Iranian oil shipments exit Gulf since US blockade;...
Apr 18, 2026 - US-Iran-Israel War News Live Updates: President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday said that the “steadfastness” of the Iranian people forced United
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Trump Signals Fresh Iran Talks in Islamabad Amid Ongoing US Blockade | Outlook India
Apr 15, 2026 - Washington hints at renewed diplomacy as military pressure mounts, with Pakistan emerging as a key venue for backchannel engagement.
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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade | AP News
Apr 28, 2026 - Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war. That's according to regional officials.
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Why a blockade would not halt Iran’s oil overnight | Iran International
Apr 27, 2026 - Amid Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the ensuing US blockade, an old energy fantasy has resurfaced that cutting off a country’s oil exports works...
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Iran warns US over blockade, threatens response | Iran International
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Iran threatens retaliation as the US Strait of Hormuz blockade takes hold | Fox News Video
Apr 14, 2026 - Fox News correspondent Matt Finn reports on the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz driving oil prices towards $100 a barrel. FOX Business' Charles Payne...
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US military boards ship during Iran blockade but releases it | AP News
Apr 28, 2026 - The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to...
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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade | AP News
Apr 28, 2026 - Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war. That's according to regional officials.
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Live: US-Iran talks 'not over' amid US navy blockade, rising tensions - CGTN
Apr 14, 2026 - Iran has expressed its willingness to continue negotiations with the United States. President Pezeshkian emphasized that talks must protect Iranian rights,...
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Strait of Hormuz remains closed, as Iran blames U.S. blockade - CBS News
Apr 19, 2026 - Iran's navy shut down the Strait of Hormuz just one day after declaring it open. Tehran is vowing the shutdown will continue until the U.S. blockade is lifted...
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Iran Shuts Hormuz Strait Again Amid US Blockade - News Digest
Apr 18, 2026 - Iran on Saturday reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, hours after reopening the key oil transit route, raising fresh concerns over global energy...
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Shadow fleet tankers disrupted, but not completely deterred by US blockade on Iran :: Lloyd's List
A number of Iran-linked shadow fleet tankers are diverting or pausing voyages, but at least 10 traceable via their Automatic Identification System are seen...
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Iran's Ghalibaf hints at expanding Hormuz blockade to Bab el-Mandeb | Iran International
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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say |...
Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war. That's according to regional officials. The...
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US destroyer enforces Iran port blockade - CENTCOM | Iran International
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Navy secretary ousted as US naval blockade of Iran continues | CNN Politics
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is leaving his position “effective immediately,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced. CNN’s Zachary Cohen reports.
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US army says forces redirected 9 ships back to Iran during the blockade - Lebanon News
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Iran Blockade: IRGC Attacks Three Container Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Apr 25, 2026 - At least three container ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz this morning, with a Royal Navy office reporting
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Iran closes Straits again demanding US lifts blockade - About Manchester
Apr 18, 2026 - Iran has announced it is again closing the Strait of Hormuz. The military says the US must lift its blockade of Iranian ports before the Strait is opened
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"We Have Complete Control": Trump On Blockade Against Iran » IndiaPost NewsPaper
Apr 23, 2026 - US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the United States has full control over its blockade measures against Iran,
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Watch Iran losing $435 million per day from Strait of Hormuz blockade: report - FNC | FOX One
Former CENTCOM communications director Col. Joe Buccino (Ret.) and former Ambassador-at-Large Nathan Sales join ‘America Reports’ to discuss mounting U.S....
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The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S. blockade continues on Iran | WVTF
Apr 17, 2026 - Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the...
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Trump Says He Will Extend Iran Ceasefire But Maintain Blockade on Iranian Ports | Defend Democracy...
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What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows? | RNZ News
Apr 14, 2026 - It comes after peace talks in Islamabad between negotiators from the US and Iran ended without a deal.
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Oil Rises As Iran Warns U.S. Blockade Will Come At ‘Significant Costs’ For All
Apr 20, 2026 - Iranian officials warned that its oil exports cannot be restricted while “expecting free security for others,” through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran threatens to close Hormuz again if US blockade continues – POLITICO
Apr 19, 2026 - Tehran has no intention to transfer enriched uranium out of the country, Iranian foreign ministry says.
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Iran news: Strait of Hormuz open, Trump says blockade remains
Apr 18, 2026 - Iran says it has fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz but U.S. President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports
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US Iran blockade 2026: Why Trump targets Strait of Hormuz routes oil flow
Apr 15, 2026 - Hormuz crisis: US restricts Iranian shipping in Strait of Hormuz, lifting oil prices and legal tensions. Trump’s blockade targets Tehran exports as analysts...
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US military boards ship during Iran blockade but releases it - WGAU
Apr 28, 2026 - The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to...
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48 hours before all hell will rain down: Trump warns Iran on Hormuz blockade - Worldnews.com
48 hours before all hell will rain down: Trump warns Iran on Hormuz blockade ...
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Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz blockade
Apr 5, 2026 - U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed more threats Sunday toward Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened in the coming days.
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Crude oil futures rise to ₹9,284/barrel as Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz blockade - The...
Crude oil futures rise to ₹9,284/barrel as Trump escalates tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
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Trump’s Iran blockade choked both Iran and China’s economies: Joe Concha | Fox Business Video
Panelists Joe Concha and Caroline Downey discuss the middle-class impact of President Donald Trump’s tax cuts on ‘Kudlow.’
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Trump Says U.S. Will Impose a Naval Blockade Of The Strait Of Hormuz After Iran Talks Fail | IBTimes
Apr 12, 2026 - President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. will impose a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway through which about 20% of the...
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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if U.S. lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
Apr 27, 2026 - President Donald Trump seems unlikely to accept the offer, which was passed to the Americans by Pakistan.
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https://www.rt.com/news/638947-us-navy-secretary-steps-down/
US Navy secretary abruptly ‘departing’ amid Iran blockade — RT World News
Apr 22, 2026 - The Pentagon said John C. Phelan is leaving his post at once, with Undersecretary Hung Cao set to serve as acting Navy secretary
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Analysis: How Trump’s Iran blockade could decide the war | CNN Politics
Apr 16, 2026 - President Donald Trump’s switch from kinetic to economic warfare with his blockade of Iran’s ships and ports is an attempt to end the conflict without a new...
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Trump: Iran ‘Called’ Seeking Deal ‘Very Badly’ as U.S. Blockade Begins
Apr 26, 2026 - President Trump said Monday that the “right people” in Iran have reached out seeking to “make a deal — very badly” after talks collapsed.
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Trump tells allies to ‘get your own oil’ as Iran continues blockade on Strait of Hormuz | Stars and...
“Build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” the president wrote in a post on his Truth Social website.
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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say |...
Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war. That's according to regional officials. The...
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Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade, fires on ships - The HinduBusinessLine
Iran reimposes closure of Strait of Hormuz and targets vessels amid US blockade, raising global oil supply fears and escalating Middle East tensions.
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https://www.coinage.media/2026/oil-expert-says-trumps-iran-blockade-may-backfire-and-send-prices-higher
Oil Expert Says Trump’s Iran Blockade May Backfire and Send Prices Higher
Oil expert Stephen Schork explains why Trump's plans are worrying.
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/iran-us-strait-of-hormuz_n_69e88ba9e4b0cc34aae2dabe?origin=top-ad-recirc
Iran Fires On 3 Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz As U.S. Maintains Blockade And Diplomacy Stalls |...
Apr 23, 2026 - The attacks, which Iranian media said were carried out by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, came after Trump said the U.S. would indefinitely extend the...
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https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/04/18/iran-fully-closes-strait-of-hormuz-over-us-blockade-and-fires-on-ships/
Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships – Baltimore Sun
Apr 18, 2026 - By SAMY MAGDY and SAM METZ CAIRO (AP) — The dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday as the United States pressed...
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/04/us-has-turned-back-13-ships-blockade-iran-joint-chiefs-chairman-says/412896/?oref=d1-skybox-post-mobile
US has turned back 13 ships in blockade of Iran, Joint Chiefs chairman says - Defense One
Apr 16, 2026 - SecDef Hegseth disputes Tehran’s claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite lingering mines.
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https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/iran-war/trump-threatens-to-strike-irans-infrastructure-if-strait-of-hormuz-isnt-reopened
Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz blockade
Apr 5, 2026 - U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed more threats Sunday toward Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened in the coming days.
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https://reason.com/2026/04/22/neither-war-nor-peace-with-iran/
Neither war nor peace with Iran as blockade stalls diplomacy
Apr 22, 2026 - President Trump's blockade, meant to force quick concessions, has instead produced a tense, costly standoff with Iran.
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https://www.tagesspiegel.de/internationales/liveblog/schiffsverkehr-soll-unterbunden-werden-trump-lasst-offenbar-langere-blockade-des-iran-vorbereiten-10586281.html
Schiffsverkehr soll unterbunden werden: Trump lässt offenbar längere Blockade des Iran vorbereiten
US-Benzinpreis steigt auf höchsten Stand seit Kriegsbeginn + Trump: Iran befindet sich im „Zustand des Zusammenbruchs“ + Wird einseitige Siegeserklärung der...
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https://www.rt.com/news/638802-us-iran-talks-second-round/
Trump extends Iran ceasefire, warns of force if blockade fails to yield deal: As it happened — RT...
Apr 22, 2026 - US‑Iran talks in Islamabad are in limbo as the two‑week ceasefire runs out, with Trump saying he will not extend the truce if no deal is reached
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https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-894537
Donald Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports | The Jerusalem Post
Apr 29, 2026 - Trump reportedly believed that maintaining the blockade was less risky than walking away or restarting the conflict.
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https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/48-hours-before-all-hell-will-rain-down-donald-trump-to-iran-on-hormuz-blockade-2891655-2026-04-04
Iran US Israel war updates Strait of Hormuz blockade: 48 hours before all hell will rain down,...
Apr 4, 2026 - Earlier, Trump had extended the deadline to reopen the critical energy chokepoint by 10 days, pushing it to April 6 after expressing optimism about ongoing...
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https://nationalpost.com/news/world/israel-middle-east/trump-threatens-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-after-iran-talks-collapse
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after Iran talks collapse | National Post
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https://interestingengineering.com/culture/strait-of-hormuz-reopens-us-blockade-remains
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, Trump says blockade remains in force
Apr 17, 2026 - A ceasefire-linked reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has lowered crude prices, though broader regional stability remains unclear.
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https://www.newsweek.com/iran-tanker-traffic-jam-shows-us-blockade-at-work-11882814
Iran Tanker Traffic Jam Shows US Blockade at Work - Newsweek
Apr 28, 2026 - Iran may only have a few more weeks to collect oil profits from China.
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https://www.azernews.az/region/257418.html
U.S. intercepts nearly 30 vessels amid ongoing maritime blockade of Iran [PHOTOS]
The United States has intercepted nearly 30 vessels during the enforcement of its maritime blockade against Iran, according to a statement released by U.S....
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https://www.iranintl.com/en/202604216256
Iran UN ambassador says Islamabad talks hinge on US ending blockade | Iran International
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More Iranian crude appears to evade US blockade - TankerTrackers | Iran International
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https://www.globalresearch.ca/venezuelan-like-oil-blockade-against-iran/5915986
A Venezuelan-Like Oil Blockade Against Iran. Would It Enable the US to "Divide-and-Rule"? - Global...
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump 2.0 is considering imposing a Venezuelan-like oil blockade against Iran. It hasn’t yet done so due to concerns that...
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https://www.fox.com/watch/clip/6393766239112/strait-of-hormuz-blockade-keeps-iran-economically-strangled-former-state-department-official
Watch Strait of Hormuz blockade keeps Iran ‘economically strangled’: Former State Department...
‘Fox News @ Night’ panelists discuss President Donald Trump saying Iran talks are delayed due to divided leadership amid efforts to secure a peace deal.
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https://www.leadertelegram.com/news/world/iran-offers-to-end-chokehold-on-strait-of-hormuz-and-asks-us-to-end-blockade/article_57a17512-a90b-5779-a581-4feed38e9df1.html
Iran offers to end chokehold on Strait of Hormuz and asks US to end blockade, officials say | World...
Two Middle Eastern officials say Iran is offering to end its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program. The proposal, passed...
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Tehran, April 20, 2026 (AFP) - US-Iran talks in limbo as Trump vows no let-up in blockade | NAMPA
Iran said Monday it had not decided whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, while President Donald Trump vowed no let-up in...
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/morning-digest-april-21-2026/article70886480.ece
Morning Digest: Iran undecided on talks as Trump to keep blockade; John Ternus to replace Tim Cook...
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 21, 2026
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https://nypost.com/video/trump-overtime-tax-plan-an-incentive-for-american-workers-hormuz-blockade-pressures-iran/
Trump overtime tax plan an incentive for American workers, Hormuz blockade pressures Iran (Video) |...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlights President Trump’s win, eliminating taxes on overtime pay. He called it a major incentive for American...
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https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/iran-war-donald-trump-live-37080115
Iran war live: Trump makes bold King Charles claim as he 'prepares to extend blockade' of Hormuz...
Apr 29, 2026 - US President Donald Trump has claimed that Britain's King Charles is in agreement with him over 'never letting' Iran have a nuclear weapon and it has been...
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https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/04/17/iran-war-us-israel-lebanon/
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, Trump says blockade will stay in force
Apr 17, 2026 - President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels.
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https://www.ibtimes.com/irans-strait-hormuz-blockade-could-spark-global-fertilizer-shortage-3800829
Iran's Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Could Spark a Global Fertilizer Shortage | IBTimes
Apr 3, 2026 - Market experts warn that prolonged shortages may force farmers to reduce fertiliser usage, potentially lowering harvests and tightening global grain stocks.
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