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Iran Eases Hormuz Blockade as Talks Signals Emerge
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Iran Eases Hormuz Blockade as Talks Signals Emerge

Iran's Revolutionary Guards are allowing more ships through the Strait of Hormuz, state TV reported, the first partial easing since the blockade began after US-Israeli strikes.

6d ago
Pezeshkian Sets Blockade-Lift Precondition After Mojtaba Meeting
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Pezeshkian Sets Blockade-Lift Precondition After Mojtaba Meeting

Iran's president, hours after a 2.5-hour sit-down with new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, told reporters Hormuz talks require the US to lift its naval blockade first.

May 7, 2026
Trump Claims Iran Hostilities 'Terminated' to Dodge War Powers Deadline
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Trump Claims Iran Hostilities 'Terminated' to Dodge War Powers Deadline

Trump sent Congress a letter declaring Iran hostilities 'terminated' as the 60-day War Powers deadline hit, even as the U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports remains in force.

May 3, 2026
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal, Threatens to 'Blast Them Away'
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Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal, Threatens to 'Blast Them Away'

Trump said Friday he cannot accept Iran's latest peace terms delivered via Pakistan, warning of military escalation while Hormuz stays closed and oil holds near $108.

May 2, 2026
Brent crosses $126 intraday as Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz proposal
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Brent crosses $126 intraday as Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz proposal

Brent briefly traded above $126 Thursday before settling near $120 after the president rejected Tehran's offer to lift the Hormuz blockade in exchange for delayed nuclear talks.

April 30, 2026
Putin Backs Iran as Araghchi Visits St. Petersburg
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Putin Backs Iran as Araghchi Visits St. Petersburg

Russia pledged full support to Iran as Foreign Minister Araghchi met Putin in St. Petersburg, deepening the diplomatic rift over the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

April 29, 2026