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The Latest Breaking News from Iran

US military seizes Iran-flagged ship trying to pass strait of Hormuz blockade

Iran calls seizure an act of piracy as Trump says ship tried to get past US naval blockade ‘and it did not go well for them’

The Guardian - UK

Trump says U.S. Marines have seized Iranian ship and says it tried to evade blockade

President Donald Trump warned on Monday that any Iranian ships approaching the blockade would be ‘immediately eliminated’

The Independent UK

Morning Mail: The lonely death of ‘the birdman’, US shoots and seizes Iranian ship, and the independent fighting for Farrer

Questions over Australia’s homelessness services; US delegation heads for Iran war talks

The Guardian - AU

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Tehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in new talks, state media reports, as it accuses US of violating ceasefire

Reported response comes hours after Trump announced delegation to Islamabad, having earlier threatened to raze Iran’s infrastructure

The Guardian - UK

Leavitt Left in the Dark as Trump Feeds Contradictory Iran Messages to CNN, Time and Axios Behind Closed Doors

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt has been repeatedly blindsided as Trump gives contradictory Iran war timelines to CNN, Time, Axios, and others in unsanctioned one-on-one calls.

International Business Times UK

Trump has learned nothing: After lying about opening the Strait of Hormuz, the president is back to threatening Iran’s power plants and bridges

Lather, rinse, threaten.

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Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

Federal prosecutors say a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which is in its fourth year of a bloody civil war

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US Navy Fires on Iranian Vessel as IRGC Claims It Forced US Retreat—Fears of Wider Gulf Escalation Intensify

Reported US–Iran naval clash in Gulf heightens tensions; conflicting accounts, no independent verification, underscoring strategic stakes and risk of escalation.

International Business Times UK

Diplomacy with Iran is not yet over – but it’s hanging by a thread

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Despite threats from both sides, the channels to peace are still open, and they must work towards that goal – not just for the benefit of their own countries

The Independent UK

Starmer will not be swayed by Trump’s ‘small and petty’ insults, says Lammy

Exclusive: deputy PM says UK will not join Iran conflict despite Trump’s sometimes ‘incomprehensible’ social-media barbs

The Guardian - UK

Who Is Shamim Mafi? Iranian-American Whose Seized Family Inheritance Prosecutors Say Led Her into an Illegal Arms Network

Shamim Mafi, an Iranian-born businesswoman, was arrested at LAX for allegedly brokering arms deals for Iran, including a $70 million drone sale to Sudan, violating international sanctions.

International Business Times UK

Trump says US forcibly seized Iran-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz that tried to pass blockade

President Donald Trump said the U.S. has forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship Sunday that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Trump says US has seized Iranian cargo ship after Tehran ‘rejects’ peace talks

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The Independent UK

Trump Abruptly Removes JD Vance From Iran Peace Talks Over 'Security Concerns', Replacing Him With Jared Kushner

President Trump has removed VP JD Vance from Iran peace talks due to security concerns, appointing Kushner and Witkoff to lead negotiations amid a fragile ceasefire.

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When Are Gas Prices Going to Drop Below $3? Chris Wright Warns Relief Is Coming—Just Not as Expected

Gas prices have peaked amid the Iran conflict, but significant relief for drivers remains distant, with prices unlikely to drop below $3 a gallon until next year.

The Independent UK

Iranian businesswoman on green card arrested at LAX for allegedly selling arms for the regime

Shamim Mafi was allegedly brokering arms deals between Tehran and the Sudanese military, which has been engaged in a civil war since 2023

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump spent $55 billion on a war to undo Obama’s free deal and is now paying Iran $20B to agree to the same terms

President Donald Trump is on the verge of handing Iran $20 billion in frozen assets, a move that would mirror the exact deal he spent years trashing as a “disaster” under Barack Obama. Reports surfaced this week that the president is weighing a three-page agreement to permanently end hostilities with…

The Mary Sue

Trump is mad that news outlets he constantly insults are not praising him for a war he started

President Donald Trump is demanding credit from major news outlets for what he calls a win in Iran, slamming the New York Times and CNN for refusing to praise him. According to MEAWW, in a Truth Social post on April 17, 2026, he accused the organizations of scrambling for ways…

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International Business Times UK

Trump Reportedly Kept Out of Situation Room Due to 'Erratic Behaviour': Inside the Bombshell Claims

A dramatic rescue operation in Iran saw President Trump excluded from the Situation Room due to concerns over his behavior, highlighting tensions in crisis leadership.

The Guardian - UK

Intemperate Trump brings chaos and confusion to Iran talks

US president’s unreliable style sows diplomatic confusion but leaves Tehran clear on strategic value of strait of Hormuz

International Business Times UK

Trump Snaps 'Out' At CBS Reporter Over Iran Question And Abruptly Ends Oval Office Press Conference

President Trump abruptly ended a press conference after clashing with CBS reporter Olivia Rinaldi over questions about Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions with the press.

The Independent UK

Trump threatens to strike ‘every power plant and every bridge’ in Iran unless peace deal reached

JD Vance to join US delegation for fresh talks in Pakistan on Monday – but there’s no indication Iran will be sending a team

Barchart

Tesla Earnings, Hormuz and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets face an interesting week following conflicting signals about Strait of Hormuz access as Iran's Foreign Minister announced Friday the waterway was "completely open" citing an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

The Times of India

Talks, threats, and turbulence: Trump sends team back to Pakistan as defiant Iran stares him down

A US delegation heads to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iran, despite President Trump's escalating threats to cripple Iran's infrastructure if a deal isn't reached. Tehran remains hesitant, demanding the lifting of sanctions and unblocking of assets. Trump's aggressive rhetoric, aimed at forcing negotiations, faces domestic criticism for its potential…

The Times of India

Who is Shamim Mafi? Iranian businesswoman arrested at LA airport for allegedly trafficking arms on behalf of Tehran

A 44-year-old Iranian businesswoman with a life split between luxury travel and alleged covert deals is now at the centre of a serious US federal case.

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