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Trump reviews Iranian proposal aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz
The White House confirms Trump met his national security advisers on Monday to discuss the plan.
Iran captures two vessels in Strait of Hormuz after ship comes under fire
The IRGC says the aggression came in response to what it described as the US’s capture of an Iranian commercial vessel.
From: This is America
Hormuz on edge: Trump caught between Iran’s diplomacy and war factions
Who really holds power in Iran, and is the US even talking to the right people to end the war?
Published On 21 Apr 2026
Second round in Islamabad: Who are the main US-Iran negotiators?
Fresh talks between the US and Iran are uncertain. But these are the key figures who have driven negotiations so far.
The GCC has unity, it now needs joint defence and development
Beyond supporting peace, GCC states need to work towards joint defence, energy security and economic development.
Map quiz: How well do you know the GCC?This article will be opened in a new browser window
Drop a pin on the map for every location and see how close you get. Can you get a perfect score of 100?
From: This is America
Strait of Hormuz blockade shifts US strategy to squeeze Iran’s economy
How Hormuz became the US-Iran war’s front line, as Washington turns to blockade and economic pressure.
Published On 15 Apr 2026
What do we know about sea mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz?
The psychological terror that the presence of sea mines can generate could paralyse the Strait of Hormuz.
From: This is America
Why the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed
Why US-Iran peace talks failed, how ceasefire frays, and what Trump’s Hormuz blockade reveals globally.
Published On 13 Apr 2026
We need a regional agreement for the Strait of Hormuz
A governing arrangement for the strait can and must be developed based on law and fact.
