Donald Trump warns Iranian ships challenging his naval blockade will be taken out as he insists Tehran wants a deal 'very badly'.
US to blockade Strait of Hormuz
12/04/2026 | 20 min
Oil prices could soar even higher as Donald Trump announces a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of peace talks over the weekend.
Israel and Lebanon to start ceasefire talks
09/04/2026 | 20 min
Israel agrees to start ceasefire talks with Lebanon, as its continued attacks on Hezbollah sites in the country strain the already fragile 2-day-old ceasefire in the Middle East.
Ceasefire fragile after Lebanon attacks
08/04/2026 | 20 min
Both sides are declaring victory but the Middle East ceasefire is now looking fragile with Israel launching waves of attacks on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
Trump threatens Iran as deadline looms
07/04/2026 | 20 min
With his deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz looming Donald Trump issues another wild threat to Iran.
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