Iran-US ceasefire in question Tensions between the US and Iran are sharpening in the Strait of Hormuz, amid uncertainty about further talks… by Associated Press April 20, 2026 News
US pivots to economic warfare on Iran From dropping bombs to pressuring banks, the US is upping the ante in its war with Iran by choking Tehran economically… by Associated Press April 16, 2026 News
As blockade takes effect, diplomats seek more talks Diplomats are trying to arrange new talks between the US and Iran as tensions over Strait of Hormuz rise… by Associated Press April 15, 2026 News
Tit-for-tat over Hormuz Trump says the US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to tend… by Associated Press April 14, 2026 News
US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement The US military has said it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without agreement… by Associated Press April 13, 2026 News
Will the conflict in Lebanon destroy the US-Iran ceasefire? Maybe, but it was already shaky Unless the US can bring Israel into line and convince Netanyahu to stop its action in Lebanon, the ceasefire will fall apart… by Jessica Genauer April 10, 2026 Analysis·News
Iran ceasefire deal hangs by a thread The ‘fragile’ US-Israeli-Iranian ceasefire has been threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again… by Associated Press April 9, 2026 News
Trump pulls back on threats at 11th hour The US, Israel and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on his threats… by Associated Press April 8, 2026 News
Trump offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran The US has submitted a ceasefire plan as it prepares to send an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East… by Associated Press March 25, 2026 News
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