Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
Published on: April 12, 2026, 10:57 pm
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
Read Full Article »UK will not join blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz
Published on: April 13, 2026, 8:51 am
UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.
Read Full Article »What is a naval blockade and how would it work?
Published on: April 12, 2026, 9:31 pm
Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
Read Full Article »Twenty-one hours of back and forth leave US and Iran far apart
Published on: April 12, 2026, 10:22 pm
US Vice-President JD Vance was a difficult mission, negotiating on behalf of a president whose messaging on the war has been mixed.
Read Full Article »Oil prices rise back above $100 after peace talks fail
Published on: April 13, 2026, 8:14 am
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
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