US-Iran reach tentative peace deal A shaky deal has been put in place to end the Iran war, and US President Donald Trump has ordered a stop to the… by Associated Press June 15, 2026 News
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If the oil runs out … The oil market will run out of road by early August. Which means we need a diplomatic solution to Iran – fast… by Paul Gooden May 22, 2026 Investing & Finance·Opinion
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Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz The US’s messaging is pinballing from declarations that the ceasefire is holding, to threats of new bombing… by Associated Press May 7, 2026 News
US calls on China to help open the Strait of Hormuz Trump advisers have stepped up their calls on China to help open the all-important waterway ahead of the Trump-Xi Beijing summit… by Associated Press May 6, 2026 News
Truce under pressure as US fires on Iranian forces The US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce… by Associated Press May 5, 2026 News
US to ‘guide’ stranded ships from Hormuz US President Donald Trump says the US will ‘guide’ stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting Monday… by Associated Press May 4, 2026 News
Iran fires on, seizes ships in Hormuz Iran has fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz as the US maintains its blockade and diplomacy stalls… by Associated Press April 23, 2026 News
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
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