Trump urges Iran to make deal, says "they have to use common sense"

Apr 23, 2026

US President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely while maintaining a port blockade. Despite Tehran seizing two ships, Trump urged a deal, stating Iran...

US escalates rhetoric against Iran as blockade pressure intensifies

Apr 25, 2026

The United States has sharpened its rhetoric against Iran while continuing to enforce an expanding naval blockade, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth accusing...

"We have complete control": Trump on blockade against Iran

Apr 24, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the United States has full control over its blockade measures against Iran, calling them...

"They'd like to make a deal very badly": Trump claims Iran reached out after US imposes naval blockade

Apr 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran called to "make a deal very badly" following a US naval blockade. Despite failed talks in Pakistan...

Mediators push for lasting peace even as Hormuz blockade begins, reports Axios

Apr 13, 2026

With the US military naval blockade against Iran officially commenced following the expiry of the deadline established by US President Donald Trump, mediators continue...

US military says 31 vessels turned back in Iran port blockade, mostly oil tankers

Apr 23, 2026

US forces have intercepted 31 vessels under a massive blockade involving 10,000 troops. Despite a conditional ceasefire, tensions spiked after Iran seized two ships...