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Trump Extends Iran Deadline on Strait of Hormuz as Stocks Tumble
ByErica L. Green, Adam Rasgon, Eshe Nelson and Thomas Fuller March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

President Trump pivoted after escalating threats. Israel also announced it had killed an Iranian commander leading efforts to block the Strait of Hormuz to almost all shipping traffic.

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‘Tehran’s tollbooth’: a visual guide to how a trickle of ships still passes through strait of Hormuz
ByJoanna Partridge. Graphics by Tural Ahmedzade and Heidi Wilson March 26, 2026

Many of the vessels willing to make the crossing are taking an alternative route through Iranian watersThreats to shipping have effectively closed the strait of Hormuz since the US-Israel war on Iran began four weeks ago – upending global oil and gas s…

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Ship reportedly stuck in strait of Hormuz – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

This blog is closed. Follow our new liveblog hereAn Iranian envoy has said South Korean ships can pass through the strait of Hormuz only after coordinating with Tehran, the Yonhap News Agency has reported.Such an agreement had to be reached in advance …

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Trump’s Threats to Europe Put Its Leaders in a Double Bind Over Iran
ByMark Landler March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

European politicians risk angering their voters if they join America’s war. Yet they could also face domestic upheaval if they take no action to reopen shipping routes that Iran has blocked and ease an energy crisis.

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Wednesday
ByEphrat Livni March 25, 2026

The fighting continued while conditions for a possible cease-fire were debated.

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Wednesday
ByEphrat Livni March 25, 2026

The fighting continued while conditions for a possible cease-fire were debated.

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U.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle East
ByDavid E. Sanger March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

The 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.

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Storms Forecast to Bring Heavy Rain Across the Middle East
ByNazaneen Ghaffar March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

Some places could record a year’s worth of rain this week.

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Iranians Reject Trump’s Offer for Cease-Fire but Signal Openness to Talks
ByFarnaz Fassihi, Shashank Bengali and Sanam Mahoozi March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Iran does not want a momentary pause in the fighting, fearing that Israel and the United States would use that opportunity to beef up their forces before resuming strikes.

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Cheap Drones Remain Wild Card in Iran war
ByNicholas Kulish March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Stopping Iran’s production of drones is critical to opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting its attacks on Gulf nations. But can it be done?

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