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Trump orders blockade of Hormuz Strait after Iran talks fail to reach deal

President Donald Trump has ordered the US navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran failed in Islamabad. The Lebanese prime minister, meanwhile, said he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, ahead of talks in Washington on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech

The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems

The Independent UK

Hormuz row: Iran takes '100% PhD' dig to mock Trump for 'blockading their blockade'

Iran on Monday mocked US President Donald Trump by ridiculing his blockade announcement earlier that day with a meme that said 'Break an enemy blockade by blockading their blockade.'

The Times of India

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Defence chief says Australian ships ‘ready, capable’ as Albanese calls on US and Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz

Australian prime minister says it’s ‘disappointing’ that there was no resolution on freedom of movement during weekend’s talks

The Guardian - AU

Iran-US war latest: US begins blockade in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran warns Trump of ‘widespread consequences’

Vessels will be subject to ‘interception, diversion and capture’ the US military warned

The Independent UK

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

The Independent UK

US Centcom says Hormuz blockade will begin Monday and will only apply to Iranian ports; China will be most affected

US forces are enforcing a blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, a move experts deem an act of war. This directly impacts China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil, and could cripple Iran's economy. While India's direct exposure is minimal, global energy markets…

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Iran war could plunge 32 million into poverty, says United Nations

‘Development in reverse’ taking place involving rising energy and food costs and weaker economic growth

The Guardian - UK

US military says it will blockade Iran's ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz

U_S_ Central Command says it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports at 10 a_m_ EDT Monday, or 5:30 p_m_ in Iran, to be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.”

The Independent UK

Oil jumps and Asian markets slide as US readies for Strait of Hormuz blockade

Donald Trump announced the planned blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement

The Independent UK

'Enemy will become trapped in a deadly vortex': Iran claims 'full control' of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has asserted full control over the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences for any military vessels approaching. While civilian traffic is permitted under unspecified regulations, the move follows a US naval blockade order, escalating regional tensions. A recent ceasefire's durability is uncertain after stalled talks.

The Times of India

‘Enjoy it now’: Iran warns of painful oil price surge as Trump escalates blockade threat

As Donald Trump threatened a naval blockade on Iran, Tehran responded with a stark warning on rising fuel costs. Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said global consumers would soon feel the impact, writing on social media, “Enjoy the current pump figures. With the so-called ‘blockade’, soon you’ll be nostalgic…

The Times of India

Strait of Hormuz blockade explained: why is Trump threatening to block Iranian ports and how would it work?

Threat has left markets in another period of uncertainty, with questions over how the blockade will be enforced

The Guardian - AU

Along with ‘Ghost Murmur’, CIA used Pegasus spyware to mislead Iran during airman rescue: Report

The CIA reportedly used Israeli-made Pegasus spyware in a deception campaign to rescue a downed US airman in Iran. Fake messages were sent to Iranian forces, misleading them about the airman's location. The agency also allegedly employed a classified 'Ghost Murmur' technology to detect the airman's heartbeat from afar, a…

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'I would hate to do it': Donald Trump weighs limited Iran strikes after negotiation talks collapse

President Trump is considering limited military strikes and a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks collapsed over its nuclear program. While a full bombing campaign is less likely, a temporary blockade is being weighed. Trump indicated a willingness for diplomacy but also threatened Iran's infrastructure.

The Conversation

Would a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz be legal?

With peace negotiations between the United States and Iran breaking down in Pakistan, the fragile ceasefire is again on the brink of collapse. US President Donald Trump has again upped the war rhetoric, saying the US navy will now blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Pakistan: BLA carries out first-ever attack on Coast Guard boat near Iran border, 3 killed

Three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed in a brazen attack by Baloch fighters on a patrol boat near the Iran border. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility, calling it a "new phase" of operations. This incident escalates concerns over rising militant activity in the restive Balochistan region, with security…

The Times of India

'Weak on crime': Donald Trump slams Pope Leo over 'enough of war' remark on Iran

President Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV, labeling him "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy." Trump accused the pontiff of being soft on Iran's nuclear ambitions and opposing US military actions, while the Pope had called for peace and dialogue amid global conflicts.

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The Guardian - AU

Top US Senate Democrats again try for war powers resolution – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president renews threat to Iranian power plants and bridges after talks fail

Donald Trump has said the US will begin blockading the strait of Hormuz in an attempt to take control of the strategic waterway. Key US politics stories from Sunday 12 April at a glance

The Guardian - AU

The Iran war has heightened the nuclear and climate threat. Australia must help the world step back from the brink

As a regional power and signatory to the non-proliferation treaty, Australia has responsibilities. I am calling on the government to take four steps

We Got This Covered

JD Vance returns home from Iran talks without a deal. Now what? Are we going back to war?

This has all the makings of another "forever war" in the Middle East.

International Business Times UK

Trump Tells UFC Star 'You Look So Good' — While Iran Peace Talks Implode in Pakistan

President Trump attended a UFC event in Miami, drawing attention away from critical nuclear negotiations with Iran. The contrast highlights global security concerns.

The Independent UK

Starmer refuses to back Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

The prime minister has spoken out for the first time on the US president’s decision to block the Strait of Hormuz

Evening Standard

Starmer refuses to join Trump’s Hormuz blockade as oil prices expected to rise

As MPs return to Westminster from the Easter recess, a resolution to the Iran war does not appear imminent.

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