US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports starting Monday afternoon, after ceasefire talks collapsed in Pakistan. The move triggered an oil price surge and warnings of escalation, as both sides traded threats and blamed each other for the breakdown in negotiations and rising regional tensions. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Middle East war live: Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz on Monday
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Wed 14:35 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran war: Emirates apparently want to open the Strait of Hormuz by force - and are pushing for the war to continue
Thu 12:03 - n-tv Politik
“It would take forever”: Macron believes opening the Strait of Hormuz by force is unrealistic
Thu 13:46 - Tagesschau
Strait of Hormuz: Macron relies on talks with Iran
Thu 16:23 - Tagesschau
Around 40 countries are discussing opening the Strait of Hormuz
Fri 00:32 - Die Welt
“Immediately and unconditionally” – Around 40 states are calling for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened
Fri 12:59 - n-tv Politik
LNG tankers were also allowed through: more ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz again
Fri 13:02 - Die Welt
First European freighter passes through new route Strait of Hormuz
Fri 13:36 - Die Zeit Newsfeed
Iran War: French freighter passes Strait of Hormuz
Fri 19:44 - n-tv Politik
After loss of F-15 fighter jet: US ground attack aircraft crashes near the Strait of Hormuz
Sun 15:09 - n-tv Politik
Strait of Hormuz Conflict: Trump: “Open the damn road, you crazy bastards”
Mon 16:02 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran War: Iran rejects Trump's ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz
Mon 16:42 - Die Zeit Newsfeed
Iran War: Iran rejects ceasefire and wants an end to the war
Mon 18:53 - n-tv Politik
President criticizes Germany: Trump: Could wipe out Iran in one night
Tue 05:11 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran War – The situation: Iran mocks Trump as a “delusional” president with “baseless threats”
Tue 05:30 - n-tv Politik
Releasing armed force: UN Security Council votes on deployment in Strait of Hormuz
Tue 05:46 - Tagesschau
Market report: Oil prices continue to determine market events
Tue 06:11 - n-tv Politik
Dramatic escalation possible: Trump: "I'm not worried about war crimes"
Tue 08:03 - n-tv Politik
Attacks on rail network?: Iran should demand security guarantees and fees for Hormuz passage
Tue 08:28 - n-tv Politik
CDU foreign policy expert on Iran war: Hardt: Without a negotiated solution, the USA will end up in a “dead end”
Tue 12:05 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top
War against Iran: Why Japan and South Korea won't help the USA
Tue 12:56 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top
War in the Middle East: Trump threatens to wipe out an entire civilization
Tue 13:20 - n-tv Politik
Iran ultimatum ends soon: Trump threatens: "Entire civilization will perish tonight"
Tue 15:04 - Politico EU
Security update: Trump's ultimatum expires - is there a risk of escalation?
Tue 15:24 - SRF International
Trump's ultimatum expires - All or nothing on the Strait of Hormuz?
Tue 16:17 - n-tv Politik
After Trump's brutal threat: Iran is apparently cutting off direct channels with the USA
Tue 16:36 - Al-Monitor
Explainer-Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?
Tue 18:28 - Fox News
Iran's UN ambassador takes swipe at Trump in final hours before Strait of Hormuz deadline
Wed 00:58 - n-tv Politik
Tehran wants to open the strait: USA and Iran agree on ceasefire for peace talks
Wed 01:00 - Al Jazeera English
Iran agrees to open Strait of Hormuz for two-week US ceasefire
Wed 03:34 - Middle East Eye
AP: Iran, Oman to charge fees for Hormuz passage under ceasefire
Wed 04:16 - Die Welt
US, Iran announce ceasefire - Strait of Hormuz reopens - all developments
Wed 04:18 - Die Welt
USA and Iran announce ceasefire - Strait of Hormuz reopens
Wed 04:39 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
The US and Iran have concluded a two-week truce. Trump: Opening the Strait of Hormuz is a condition
Wed 07:41 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran war: Trump wants to suspend attacks, Iran announces opening of Hormuz - oil price collapses
Wed 08:39 - n-tv Politik
Ceasefire in the Middle East: ceasefire, Hormuz blockade, fuel prices - what is important for the agreement between Iran and the USA
Wed 09:01 - n-tv Politik
Securing the Strait of Hormuz: Stegner believes Bundeswehr deployment is conceivable - after the end of the war
Wed 11:00 - Tagesschau
Strait of Hormuz: Shipping companies remain cautious
Wed 12:26 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran war: NATO considers mission in the Strait of Hormuz
Wed 12:29 - Die Welt
With the Bundeswehr to Moscow
Wed 13:47 - n-tv Politik
Despite the ceasefire deal with Trump: Strait of Hormuz remains restricted for merchant ships
Wed 14:37 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran War: Tribute to Trump? NATO is considering naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz
Wed 21:36 - Al-Monitor
Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation
Thu 01:42 - Tagesschau
Strait of Hormuz: No signs of an end to the blockade
Thu 08:56 - n-tv Politik
Alternative route recommended: Iran's navy warns of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Thu 09:23 - Tagesschau
How can Germany help in the Strait of Hormuz?
Thu 09:26 - n-tv Politik
'No one would accept that': Europeans oppose 'unacceptable' toll on Strait of Hormuz
Thu 09:36 - Al-Monitor
Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says
Thu 10:55 - Middle East Eye
Iran issues map to help ships avoid mines in Strait of Hormuz
Thu 12:10 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran War: A Million Dollars Per Passage? This is how Iran is playing poker for the Strait of Hormuz
Thu 12:39 - Middle East Eye
Nato briefed that Trump wants immediate commitments from allies to secure Hormuz
Thu 13:36 - Al-Monitor
NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say
Thu 15:50 - Tagesschau
Strait of Hormuz: When can ships sail normally again?
Fri 04:54 - Tagesschau
Live blog: ++ Trump criticizes Iran over the Strait of Hormuz ++
Fri 06:54 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran War: Trump calls for a European naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz – and reminds us of Greenland
Fri 08:41 - Euronews
Trump issues NATO ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz 'within days'
Fri 10:08 - Tagesschau
Strait of Hormuz: EU aims for more energy independence
Sat 02:34 - Die Welt
“We will open the Gulf with or without them” – Trump announces opening of the Strait of Hormuz
Sat 06:34 - Die Welt
US Vice President Vance arrives in Pakistan - Trump announces opening of the Strait of Hormuz
Sat 09:56 - n-tv Politik
How to clear the Strait of Hormuz?: US assessment: Iran does not know where the sea mines are
Sat 13:45 - Die Welt
“A favor for countries around the world” – USA says Trump is clearing the Strait of Hormuz
Sat 14:54 - n-tv Politik
Iran rejects claim: Trump: US begins demining Strait of Hormuz
Sat 14:54 - n-tv Politik
Iran rejects claim: Trump: US begins demining in Strait of Hormuz
Sat 18:13 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik
War in the Middle East: No agreement in peace negotiations - Vance: “Bad for Iran”
Sat 21:05 - Tagesschau
Strait of Hormuz in focus of war and conversations
Sun 02:07 - Tagesschau
US Vice President Vance: No agreement reached with Iran
Sun 05:11 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran War: USA and Iran end peace talks in Pakistan without result
Sun 08:12 - n-tv Politik
As long as there is no “reasonable” pact: Iran: The Strait of Hormuz remains closed
Sun 13:09 - n-tv Politik
After inconclusive negotiations: Trump announces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Sun 14:06 - Tagesschau
US President Trump announces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Sun 15:00 - Die Welt
Trump announces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – and expects Iran to be willing to negotiate
Sun 15:42 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran war: Trump announces US blockade of Hormuz
Sun 19:38 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran War: Trump announces Hormuz blockade by the USA – starting on Monday
Sun 23:47 - n-tv Politik
Only Iranian ports affected: US military wants to start Hormuz blockade today
Mon 02:11 - France 24
Middle East war live: Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz on Monday
Mon 03:30 - Die Welt
USA wants to block the Strait of Hormuz from Monday - oil prices rise