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 naval blockade against Iran remains in force: CENTCOM

May 09, 2026

CENTCOM said it redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled 4 since April 13 to prevent the ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports.

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...

Pentagon claims US blockade has cost Iran $4.8 bn: Report

May 02, 2026

Washington DC [US], May 2 : The US blockade in the Gulf of Oman and surrounding maritime routes has been claimed to have cost...

"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...

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...