Trump urges allied nations to send warships through Strait of Hormuz
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View on mapIran and the US harden their positions over talks to end the nearly month-old war
Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, hardening their positions over ceasefire talks and setting the stage for more potential escalation in the Middle East war as thousands more U.S. troops neared the region. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, and Tehran tightened its grip on the crucial strait while Israel poured more troops into southern Lebanon to fight the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
France 24 WorldMarch 27, 2026 at 09:50 AM UTCMiddle East crisis live: Trump pausing strikes on Iran energy sites; Houthis say ‘no reason’ to halt Red Sea shipping
US president says he is extending deadline for strait of Hormuz to reopen to 6 April; Houthis tell Lloyd’s List ‘no reason’ to prevent Saudi oil using Red Sea route Full report: Trump extends deadline Analysis: Trump pitches peace plan but military buildups rarely veer to off-ramp The United Arab Emirates has told allies that it would participate in a multinational maritime task force intended to reopen the strait of Hormuz as it lobbies to form a coalition to ensure shipping can is pass through the vital waterway, the Financial Times is reporting. The newspaper says the UAE told the US and other western states that it would take part, according to three people familiar with the situation, two of whom said Abu Dhabi would deploy its own navy. Continue reading...
The Guardian WorldMarch 27, 2026 at 05:41 AM UTCTrump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to April 6
Trump made the statement on March 26, in a social media post; he said he will hold off on bombing Iran's energy plants
The Hindu InternationalMarch 27, 2026 at 03:29 AM UTCWhat to know about possible Houthi involvement in Middle East conflict
Iran has recently threatened to open a new front in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the US and Israel launch a ground offensive against Iran. The warning signals that Tehran's Yemeni ally, the Houthi movement, could resume attacks on the vital Red Sea shipping lane.
CGTN WorldMarch 27, 2026 at 03:12 AM UTCTrump extends pause on attacking Iran’s energy infrastructure
U.S. President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6 as the two countries appeared to be at an impasse.
GDELTMarch 27, 2026 at 12:04 AM UTCTrump suggests that Iran let ten oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Trump made the comments at a Cabinet meeting in the White House
The Hindu InternationalMarch 26, 2026 at 09:38 PM UTCTrump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days
President claims talks with Tehran regime are ‘going very well’ and says he is pausing ‘Energy Plant destruction’ Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to open the strait of Hormuz by 10 days to 6 April after saying talks are “going very well”. The president made the statement on Thursday in a social media post, saying: “As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform. Continue reading...
The Guardian WorldMarch 26, 2026 at 08:38 PM UTCTrump again berates NATO for inaction in securing Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump lambasted NATO and other allies for rejecting his appeals to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, through which around a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes. "I'm so disappointed in NATO, because this was a test for NATO" the US President said during a cabinet meeting on Thursday. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.
France 24 WorldMarch 26, 2026 at 08:35 PM UTCWhy the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran war
Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.
BBC WorldMarch 26, 2026 at 04:26 PM UTCIran, US harden positions as Tehran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, with each side hardening its position over talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war. Thousands more US troops neared the region, while Tehran tightened its grip on the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Sirens over Israel warned of barrages of incoming Iranian missiles, and Gulf nations worked to intercept fire. Heavy strikes were reported in Iran’s capital and other cities.
France 24 WorldMarch 26, 2026 at 02:12 PM UTC