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US president cancels envoy trip to Pakistan for ceasefire talks – as it happened
ByTaz Ali (now) and Wendy Frew (earlier) April 25, 2026April 26, 2026

This blog is now closedWe have some images coming through the newswires of Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, speaking with Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, and other officials in Islamabad this morning.Araghchi arrived in Pakistan last night. …

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Kushner and Witkoff Traveling to Pakistan to Resume Iran Talks
ByLuke Broadwater, Farnaz Fassihi and Euan Ward April 24, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister has already arrived in the country, state media reported. He was believed to be carrying a written response to a U.S. proposal to end the war.

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Iran and U.S. Blockades in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know
ByPranav Baskar April 24, 2026April 25, 2026

The foes are trying to exert control over the narrow passageway. Most ships aren’t moving. Here’s what to know.

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US envoy and Trump’s son-in-law to travel to Pakistan amid hopes for renewed Iran peace talks – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

This live blog is now closed. For the latest, read our full report:Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan to resume talks on Iran warThe EU’s foreign chief has said that talks with Iran should include nuclear experts otherwise “we will end up wi…

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How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz
ByAnton Troianovski April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home.

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Extended naval blockade is admission US military escalation poses even greater risk
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Battle of the blockades may still have more time to run as the US and Iran try to assert control over the strait of HormuzDonald Trump’s decision to extend the naval blockade of Iran indefinitely may do nothing to reduce world oil prices – but it could…

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Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent April 23, 2026April 24, 2026

US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six monthsMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has again said that the US has “total control over the strait of Hormuz”, adding that Iran’s le…

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Footage purportedly shows Iranian forces seize two vessels in the strait of Hormuz – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian April 23, 2026

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards released footage purportedly showing its forces seizing two vessels in the strait of Hormuz and escorting them to Iranian shores. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency said the two ships attempted ‘to exit the strait of Ho…

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The Generals Who Are Now Running Iran
ByFarnaz Fassihi April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.

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Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline
ByEmmett Lindner April 23, 2026

The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.

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