Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war
US president says Washington, as the 'winner' of the war, has a 'concept' for charging a toll in the strategic waterway.
Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war
US president says Washington, as the 'winner' of the war, has a 'concept' for charging a toll in the strategic waterway. Grouped from 59 articles across 11 sources.
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Proposals for immediate ceasefire to halt war circulated to US and Iran
Mediators want both sides to agree to suspend hostilities but Tehran says peace talks ‘incompatible with threats’ Middle East crisis – live updates Proposals for an immediate ceasefire have been circulated to Washington and Tehran in an attempt to halt the five-week-old war and stave off an extraordinary threat issued by Donald Trump to bomb Iran’s power plants. Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey want both sides to agree to suspend hostilities and reopen the strait of Hormuz, to be followed by a period of detailed negotiations intended to reach a more complete peace agreement. Continue reading...
Trump warns Hormuz deadline ‘final’ as Iran pushes proposal to end war
US president says proposal not enough to avert threat to infrastructure should Iran fail to open Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is a "very big priority" amid ultimatum to Iran
President Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push.
Trump makes explicit threat to Iran over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump posted an explicit, threatening message to Iran on social media on Sunday over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is set to hold a briefing Monday afternoon on the successful search-and-rescue mission for a missing crew member after Iran downed F15-E fighter jet. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal 'significant' but 'not good enough' as Hormuz Strait deadline nears
The 45-day ceasefire proposal, which could lead to an end to the war, is reportedly being discussed by the U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators.
US and Iran reject each other’s proposals to end war
Tehran threatened to respond ‘crushingly’ to US president’s ultimatum
Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches
US president threatens to strike power plants and bridges on Tuesday in an expletive-laden social media post.
Democrats blast Trump for Iran ‘war crimes’ threat; Republicans supportive
Several members of US Congress question president's fitness for office after his expletive-laden Easter Sunday message.
US rescues airman, vows ‘hell’ for Iran if Strait of Hormuz stays shut
Iran's parliamentary speaker has condemned Trump’s threats, saying he was being misled by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump claims Iranians begging US to keep bombing Iran
Donald Trump claimed the US has “numerous intercepts” of Iranians pleading for a continuation of bombing.
Trump warns Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face ‘hell’
President shifts deadline again for attacking power plants and bridges in expletive-ridden social media post Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden warning on Sunday that Tehran had until Tuesday night to reopen the strait of Hormuz or the US would obliterate Iran ’s power plants and bridges. Iran’s parliament speaker responded with a warning that the US president’s “reckless moves” would mean “our whole region is going to burn”. Continue reading...
Iran war: What is happening on day 38 of US-Israeli attacks?
Tensions continue after Trump's threat on Truth Social for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East crisis live: Iran warns of ‘devastating’ retaliation after Trump’s expletive-laden threats over strait of Hormuz
Large explosions heard at South Pars gas field as US and Iran both receive new proposals for a potential 45-day ceasefire Trump warns Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face ‘hell’ ‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump Iran threat A Japanese shipping firm said on Monday that an Indian-flagged tanker owned by its subsidiary had passed through the strait of Hormuz and was en route to India. A spokeswoman for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines told AFP that the Green Asha – a liquefied petroleum gas tanker – had crossed the waterway. Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly people of the UAE and reiterates the urgent need for restraint and de-escalation in the region. Continue reading...
Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
Oil prices slide as Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face 'hell'
President Donald Trump warned Sunday in an expletive-filled social media post that Iran would be "living in Hell" if they do not open the Strait by Tuesday.
Maga stands by Trump on Iran — for now
On the streets of small-town Georgia, the president’s base is backing the war as swing voters waver
A new regional order for the Strait of Hormuz
The GCC and Iran can come up with a new security architecture for the Strait of Hormuz that can give Trump an off-ramp.
Has Trump confirmed Iran’s claim that protesters were US-armed?
US president says Washington armed Kurdish Iranian opposition groups during the January demonstrations.
Iran war: Tehran reportedly rejects ceasefire proposal
Iran has given ten conditions as it seeks a permanent end to the war, IRNA news agency reported. Meanwhile, Israel has targeted a key petrochemicals site. Follow DW for the latest.
Trump threatens to ‘take out’ all of Iran after ceasefire proposal is rejected
U.S. President says he is not worried about accusations of war crimes if U.S. hits bridges and power plants
U.S. drawn deeper into war, as Trump calls for Iran to accept a deal
While President Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages" if they do not agree to a deal to end the war, some experts tell CBS News that the continuing war will likely make the regime in Tehran more determined to build a nuclear weapon.
U.S. drawn deeper into war, as Trump calls for Iran to accept a deal
While President Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages" if they do not agree to a deal to end the war, some experts tell CBS News national security correspondent David Martin that the continuing war will likely make the regime in Tehran more determined to build a nuclear weapon.
Trump gives Iran until April 7 night to open Strait of Hormuz, report says
The US president warned "they won’t have any power plants and they won’t have any bridges standing”, if the strait remains closed.
Trump accused of ‘threatening possible war crimes’ in Iran post | First Thing
Chuck Schumer accuses president of ‘ranting like an unhinged madman’ in threat to obliterate Iran’s power plants and bridges. Plus, Audrey Hepburn’s son Sean on her movies, marriages, good works and fascist parents Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump has faced sharp criticism after threatening to wipe out Iran’s power plants and bridges in an expletive-riddled social media post yesterday. How has Iran reacted? Iran’s parliament speaker responded with a warning that the US president’s “reckless moves” would mean “our whole region is going to burn”. This is a developing story. Follow the liveblog here . What will they see? During the flyby, which will last about six hours, the crew will have to observe the celestial body with their naked eyes, along with cameras they have onboard. The journey promises views of the moon’s far side that were too dark or too difficult to see by the 24 Apollo astronauts who preceded them. Continue reading...
Iran war live: Tehran says response to ceasefire proposals formulated
Iran says no direct talks during escalating US-Israeli attacks as Trump's Hormuz deadline nears.
Was Trump oblivious to the realities of Netanyahu’s promised ‘easy’ war on Iran?
Senior US officials consider the PM’s pitch to have been overblown, creating potentially far-reaching consequences for Israel Middle East crisis – live updates When Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on 29 December last year, the Israeli prime minister came with an appeal – and a not so subtle inducement. After months of restocking air defence and other missiles after June’s 12-day conflict in which the US joined in to bomb Tehran’s nuclear facilities, Israel was ready to go again, this time with more substantial objectives. Continue reading...
Trump’s unpopular war on Iran
Most Americans oppose the US-Israel war on Iran. No recent US war has ever started off being this unpopular.
Trump vows Iran will be 'living in Hell' by Tuesday if Strait of Hormuz deadline missed
"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!" Trump said in a Truth Social post.
Pakistan offers ‘two-phased’ truce deal to end US-Israel war on Iran
Iran, while still reviewing the proposal, says it won't reopen Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire.
Bitcoin ticks up even as Trump’s Iran war threats cloud markets
Bitcoin has remained relatively stable compared with other assets.
Prolonged Iran war could weaken U.S. support for Ukraine, Zelensky says
‘We have to recognize that we are not the priority for today,’ Ukrainian President says
US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports
The move could lead to a permanent end to the war.
Iran allows Iraqi ships through Hormuz strait
Tehran’s decision could allow 3mn b/d of oil to be released to international markets
US, Iran receive ceasefire proposal as both sides ramp up attacks, threats
The US leader revived warnings of air strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges.
Iran war: What is happening on day 37 of US-Israeli attacks?
A US crew member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter plane has been rescued, Trump says.
Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran
US political scientist John Mearsheimer argues Israel, not Iran, is the Middle East country that is ‘highly aggressive’.
'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears
Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatens Iran with ‘hell’ as search continues for US airman
President says ‘time is running out’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says
The talks focus on a 'smooth passage' through the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran effectively blocks the vital waterway.
Iran war: Trump sees 'good chance' of deal, warns of 'hell'
US President Donald Trump both threatened to bomb Iran "to Hell" and claimed there was a chance of reaching a ceasefire deal soon. The statements came after a second US airman was rescued.
‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Bernie Sanders among those responding with alarm to Trump writing ‘open the fuckin’ strait, you crazy bastards’ Middle East crisis – live updates Some US politicians have reacted with alarm and questioned the US president’s mental state after Donald Trump issued an abusive, expletive-laden threat to Iran in which he called on the regime to “open the fuckin’ strait [of Hormuz], you crazy bastards”, as he threatened to further attack the country’s energy and transport infrastructure. The US president wrote on his Truth Social platform: “ Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP. ” Continue reading...
Trump offers no concrete plan as Strait of Hormuz closure shocks Europe
Economist James Meadway says US President Donald Trump offers threats but no clear plan to end the crisis.
Trump gives conflicting messages on war in Iran
President Trump is threatening to escalate the war in Iran, after telling the nation on Wednesday that the conflict could end in two to three weeks. Taurean Small has more details.
‘Embarrassing and juvenile’: Trump criticised for fiery, expletive-laden Easter message on Iran
In an expletive-laden post, the US president tells Iran: “Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell".
Trump again threatens Iran's infrastructure ahead of his latest Strait of Hormuz deadline
President Donald Trump has threatened major strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure and bridges ahead of his latest deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says Iraqi ships are allowed to use Strait of Hormuz
The declaration has the potential to unleash as much as three million barrels a day of Iraqi oil cargoes.
Thousands rally in Iraq against ‘senseless’ US-Israel war on Iran
Protesters chant against the US and Israel, urging the global community to confront their actions in the Middle East.
“We blame Trump”: Drivers line up for free gas as prices surge in the US
Drivers lined up for free gas in Chicago as fuel prices surge, driven by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal as search for US pilot continues
Trump does not reference a downed US jet in his post but points to a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
‘I will take up arms’: US-Israeli war in Iran prompts surge of nationalism among Iranians
Iranians blame US and Israeli battlefield missteps for the shift in attitude towards the regime.
Iran says Iraqi ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as transits tick up
Tehran says Iraq will face no restrictions in waterway, praising country's 'struggle' against the US.
US satellite firm Planet Labs announces blackout on war on Iran images
Company says move amid US-Israel war on Iran comes after a request from the US government.
US and Iran trade threats to unleash 'hell' as search for missing US airman continues
Iran rejected Donald Trump's ultimatum for a deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz whose closure has led to a spike in oil prices.
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
Hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv on April 4.
What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran
Trump and Netanyahu are harbouring the same illusions Saddam Hussein had in 1980 when he invaded Iran.
Trump weighs broader Cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows
Any potential reshuffling could serve as a reset for the White House.
French-owned ship transits through Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz route
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Iran leaves door open for peace talks as hunt for missing US pilot continues
The war entered its sixth week with scant prospect of peace talks in sight.
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