April 18, 2026
April 18, 2026
Trump Says Iran ‘Can’t Blackmail Us’ As It Reimposes ‘Strict Control’ Over Strait Of Hormuz
Trump and Iranian regime in 'a high-stakes standoff to see which side blinks first,' says analyst
Wanting to avoid being drawn into the US's blockade of the key shipping route, Macron and Starmer aim to establish a multilateral and 'strictly defensive' plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf energy exporters worry Iran could escalate and close the Bab al-Mandeb, the main exit route for bottlenecked Persian Gulf oil.
Mediators are racing to solidify a fragile agreement with a lot of moving parts
Despite Donald Trump's ultimatum, Tehran does not appear willing to reopen the maritime passage, which is of strategic importance for the global economy. The regime has made the strait a tool of national sovereignty and is even considering charging for passage once the conflict is over.
New York (AFP) – Global stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday as investors braced for US President Donald Trump's looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks.
Pakistan's proposal comes after Trump says Iran's 'whole civilization will die tonight' unless strait reopened
Aviator is injured but in stable condition, Trump wrote
An F-15E fighter and an A-10 attack plane were downed in two separate incidents on Friday, media reports say
Officials say other remains missing in first downing of US fighter plane since start of war
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a military mission to seize Iranian uranium that has been enriched to 60 percent. But while some might view such a plan as offering a quick win, others warn that it could be "one of the most risky and difficult operations the US military has undertaken since the Second World War".
With supplies under pressure as the war drags on, the country is turning to upgraded versions of less capable munitions to fill the gap
The authorities have made a wave of arrests to stop people posting footage of strikes, citing security risks. Experts also see a fear of damage to the countries’ image as safe havens.
