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Iran shuts Hormuz as US-Iran talks continue

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz shut, with ship tracking data confirming a sharp fall in transits through the waterway that carries roughly 20 percent of global oil supply.

U.S. and Iran Agree to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran have agreed in principle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of global oil supply. The deal excludes Iran's missiles and uranium enrichment, leaving core nuclear tensions unresolved.

Iran Sends Ceasefire Response to US via Pakistan

Iran has sent a response to a US ceasefire proposal through Pakistan, using Islamabad as a diplomatic intermediary. Tehran is demanding a halt to hostilities and binding guarantees against future attacks, keeping a diplomatic channel open while setting a high bar for any deal.

Iran Creates Hormuz Shipping Agency Amid U.S. Peace Talks

Iran has set up a new agency to oversee shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20 percent of global oil flows, while evaluating a peace deal with the U.S. Iranian state media separately reported an armed exchange between Iranian forces and "the enemy" on Qeshm Island inside the strait.

IRGC Threatens US Sites as Iran Weighs Talks

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to strike US military sites across the Middle East as Washington waits for Tehran's formal reply to its latest negotiating proposal. The threat raises regional tension and complicates diplomacy at a critical juncture in US-Iran talks.

Iran Silent on Trump's Hormuz Reopening Proposal

Iran has not responded to a US proposal sent Wednesday that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift American port blockades on Iran within a month. Continued silence keeps global oil shipping routes and energy markets in uncertainty as ceasefire clashes persist.

Iran FM Accuses US of Blocking Diplomacy with Military Action

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of choosing military escalation over diplomacy, saying Washington launches a "reckless military adventure" whenever a negotiated solution is available.

Iran Reviews U.S. Deal Proposal as Trump Threatens Bombing

Iran says it is reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the war after President Trump threatened new bombing unless a deal is struck, with guaranteed access to the Strait of Hormuz as a key condition. The outcome directly affects global oil supply, tanker insurance costs, and energy prices.

Iran Rejects US Gaza Peace Proposal as Wish-List

Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei dismissed a US peace proposal as "more of an American wish-list than a reality," even as Trump predicted a swift end to the war. The public gap between Washington's optimism and Tehran's skepticism keeps the conflict's timeline and regional stability uncertain.

Trump Orders US Ship Escorts Through Strait of Hormuz

President Trump announced the US will help requesting countries guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting May 4, while calling Iran nuclear talks "very positive." The move puts US naval presence in the world's most critical oil corridor as diplomacy and military posture run in parallel.

Trump Reviews Iran's 14-Point War-Ending Proposal

Iran has submitted a 14-point proposal to end the war, which President Trump is now reviewing. Deep mistrust between Washington and Tehran remains the main barrier to any deal moving forward.

Iran Sends 14-Point Reply to U.S. Peace Proposal

Iran has submitted a formal 14-point written response to a U.S. proposal to end the war, according to Iranian state media. The structured reply signals active diplomatic engagement, with significant potential consequences for regional security, oil markets, and U.S.-Iran sanctions.

Iran Rejects US Talks; Washington Pulls Oil Waivers

Iran ruled out direct talks with US officials as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan, closing off speculation about back-channel diplomacy. Separately, the US said it will not renew oil sanctions waivers for Iran and Russia, tightening pressure on both countries and affecting buyers of discounted crude.

Iran Offers Hormuz Deal; Trump Rejects, Prefers Non-Military Path

Iran has proposed opening the Strait of Hormuz and ending U.S. sanctions while deferring nuclear talks, but President Trump has rejected the offer so far. Trump is said to prefer a non-military resolution, keeping diplomatic channels open despite the impasse.

Trump Declares Iran Hostilities Over Amid Blockade, 50,000 Troops

President Trump formally told Congress that U.S.-Iran hostilities have ended, even as 50,000 troops remain deployed in the Middle East and a naval blockade continues to hurt the Iranian economy.

US Warns Shippers: Don't Pay Hormuz Tolls

The US has warned shipping firms not to pay tolls or "donations" demanded for Hormuz passage, raising sanctions exposure for any company that complies. The alert comes as Iranian state media reports Tehran has submitted a new peace proposal to Washington, adding diplomatic complexity to an already tense waterway.

Iran Sends US Negotiation Proposal Through Pakistan

Iran has sent a negotiation proposal to the US via Pakistan, acting as a back-channel mediator. The move comes as US naval forces block Iranian crude exports and a sea-channel blockade cuts off roughly 20 percent of global oil and gas supplies.

Iran Proposes Hormuz Deal Separate From Nuclear Talks

Iran has reportedly offered the US a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while keeping nuclear negotiations separate. The strait carries about 20% of global oil supply, so any disruption carries major market risk. The proposal follows the Trump administration's cancellation of planned talks in Pakistan.

Rubio: US Rejects Iranian Control Over Hormuz Strait

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US will not tolerate Iranian control or toll collection in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump met with top security advisors Monday to review an Iranian proposal tied to the waterway amid ongoing war negotiations. The strait carries roughly a fifth of global oil supply, making

Hormuz Blockade, Lebanon Clashes Cloud Trump Peace Push

Iran condemned the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as maritime banditry, while fresh clashes in Lebanon further strained prospects for a Trump-backed regional peace deal. The dual pressure points raise energy market risk and complicate US diplomatic positioning across the Middle East.

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Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway shut

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz shut, with ship tracking data confirming a sharp fall in transits through the waterway that carries roughly 20 percent of global oil supply.

7d ago · 4 min · Global Affairs