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Here is the biggest problem Washington faces: Iran sees no need to compromise | Sina Toossi
BySina Toossi April 21, 2026

The US has failed to bomb Iran into submission. Now, from the strait of Hormuz to nuclear concessions, Tehran senses its position strengtheningIran’s delegation to the first round of post-ceasefire talks with the US in Islamabad arrived on a plane name…

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US seizes Iranian-flagged ship that tried to pass strait of Hormuz blockade – video
ByGuardian staff April 20, 2026

The US military attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship on 19 April. The US president, Donald Trump, said the vessel, named Touska, had tried to get around the US naval blockade of the strait of Hormuz. Iran’s joint military command described…

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Pakistan seeks to raise its global standing in push for Middle East peace
BySaeed Shah in Islamabad April 20, 2026

Islamabad has seized chance to act as mediator in Iran war and hopes to reap diplomatic and economic benefitsMiddle East crisis – live updatesAs Pakistan works frantically to narrow differences between Iran and the US in its newfound role as global pea…

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US urges contractor to evacuate workers from Kuwait and Iraq over worries of Iran-backed attacks
ByKatie McQue April 20, 2026

After Guardian reports about danger to V2X employees, sources say state department raised concerns with defense contractorSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US government has called on the defense contracto…

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill five, local officials say – as it happened
ByMark Saunokonoko April 20, 2026April 21, 2026

This blog is now closed. See our latest full report here: JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talksThe US has just released some more footage of the encounter with the Iranian flagged vessel, the M/V Touska.In a post on X, US C…

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Intemperate Trump brings chaos and confusion to Iran talks
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor April 19, 2026

US president’s unreliable style sows diplomatic confusion but leaves Tehran clear on strategic value of strait of HormuzDonald Trump’s decision to send US officials to Islamabad for further talks on Monday with Iran just 24 hours after Iran once again …

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JD Vance could yet save his political skin. But it will mean turning on Trump – and soon | Simon Tisdall
BySimon Tisdall April 19, 2026

The vice-president has endured his most humiliating – and damaging – week as his boss’s fall guy. How much more can Maga’s great hope take? For a would-be president, JD Vance has an unfortunate habit of getting into fights he cannot win. Three losing…

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Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’
ByJessie Williams April 18, 2026April 19, 2026

IRGC reportedly fires on tanker as it tries to pass through strait during brief window when shipping lane had reopenedAnalysis: Trump and Tehran’s series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards peace Iranian officials say they have reversed the reop…

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Iran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ but sounds warning on US blockade
ByJason Burke and William Christou in Beirut April 17, 2026April 18, 2026

Iran’s parliamentary speaker says strait could close again if US blockade continues, but Trump says it will remain in place until ‘transaction’ with Tehran is completeIran’s foreign minister has said that the strait of Hormuz is now fully open to comme…

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Donald Trump claims to have ended a 10th war – but will the Lebanon ceasefire hold?
ByWilliam Christou in Beirut April 17, 2026

Lasting peace depends on resolving a border dispute dating back to 2000 and dealing with Hezbollah’s weaponsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s security cabinet first heard about the ceasefire with Lebanon from a social media post by Donald Trump…

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