Attack came after US President Donald Trump said the US would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran.
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US Vice President JD Vance, expected to lead US negotiators if talks continue, had earlier called off a trip to Pakistan, and Iran said it hadn't decided whether to participate.
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In a pair of social-media posts, the US president lashed out at Democrats — calling them "TRAITORS, ALL" — and the media for their criticism and scepticism about his handling of the war in Iran.
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As the US and Israel's war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travellers have valid reasons to worry.
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Rahman Al-Jubouri has worked at sea since 1984 and lived through decades of upheaval, including the Iran-Iraq War and the 1991 Gulf War.
Mon, Apr 20
As at 11.59pm on Wednesday, there were 54.0 days' cover of petrol, 44.8 of diesel, and 51.4 of jet fuel either in-country or on its way.
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He said the Navy "stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engine room". There was no immediate comment from Iran.
Saeed Khatibzadeh said his country will not hand over its enriched uranium to the United States, rejecting claims made by US President Donald Trump.
Sun, Apr 19
The strait is closed until the US blockade is lifted, Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy said Saturday night, a day after the country said the key waterway was open.
Credit for the ceasefire was disputed as US, Pakistani, and Iranian parties among those claiming responsibility.
Sat, Apr 18
US stocks also raced toward another record following Iran's announcement.
Business
Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the US.
Pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group potentially clears one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the US and Israel.
Fri, Apr 17
As Lebanon and Israel agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump criticised Australia for not supplying military aid to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US forces in other areas of responsibility "will actively pursue any Iranian-flagged vessel or any vessel attempting to provide material support to Iran".
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking in a video message, said he agreed to the ceasefire "to advance" peace efforts with Lebanon.
Finance Minister is in Washington DC for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings.
Politics
Thu, Apr 16
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said plans to ramp up economic pain on Iran would be the "financial equivalent" of a bombing campaign.
Pope Leo XIV made no mention of Trump's latest social media post or the suggestion by JD Vance that he should "be careful" when speaking about theology.
Turks are up in arms that Greeks are taking sole credit for a soup they call "iskembe", which they say has been a cultural staple for centuries.
US Central Command said no ships made it past the blockade in the first 24 hours, and six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around.
Wed, Apr 15
Israeli police footage showed the back of the truck being opened to reveal the men tightly confined inside the waste compartment.
Now their disagreement over the war in Iran has escalated in spectacular fashion, and their comments show how differently each sees the conflict and its impact.
The IMF downgraded its forecast for global economic growth to 3.1% this year from the 3.3% it had forecast in January.
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