Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ to enforce Iran blockade
The US president says the ongoing naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is 'a very profitable business'.
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aljazeera.com
02.05.2026
Oil price soars above $118 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.
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bbc.com
29.04.2026
Iran’s currency falls to new low as US blockade, sanctions impact trade
The war has affected trade with some of Iran's largest partners, including China and the UAE.
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aljazeera.com
29.04.2026
Inside Tehran’s main airport as more flights take off during ceasefire
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi has been seeing more flights take off at the main airport in Iran’s capital.
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aljazeera.com
29.04.2026
After 60 days of war in Iran, does US Congress want a say?
Under law, Trump needs Congressional approval to continue war, experts say, but Congress may avoid the issue altogether.
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aljazeera.com
28.04.2026
UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on Iran
The United Arab Emirates has announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+.
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aljazeera.com
28.04.2026
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran
High-level GCC summit in Jeddah embodies 'unified Gulf stance' towards the war, Qatar's emir says.
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aljazeera.com
28.04.2026
The cost of 76 years of US wars, from Korea to Iran
Al Jazeera breaks down the human and financial cost of decades of US-led wars and its latest war on Iran.
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aljazeera.com
28.04.2026
How the US-Israeli war is collapsing the sanctions regime on Iran
Circumvention mechanisms already exist and the conflict is encouraging more entities to work with them.
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aljazeera.com
28.04.2026
Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful
Despite setbacks, Hezbollah emerges as a key player, tied to Lebanon’s stability and US-Iran negotiations.
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aljazeera.com
28.04.2026
Iraqi president names Shia bloc candidate Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate
Choice of al-Zaidi breaks a months-long deadlock after Trump opposed appointment of pro-Iran former PM al-Maliki.
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aljazeera.com
27.04.2026
NPT summit: Can nuclear pact survive US-Israel war on Iran?
Analysts say a review conference is unlikely to halt nuclear powers from continuing to flout the treaty's rules.
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aljazeera.com
27.04.2026
How serious is the rift in NATO?
Trump fury over Europeans' refusal to join Iran war.
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aljazeera.com
26.04.2026
US sending envoys to Pakistan, raising hopes of talks with Iran’s Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Islamabad, but Tehran yet to commit to more talks with US delegation.
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aljazeera.com
25.04.2026
Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
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bbc.com
24.04.2026
Iranians bring music to sites devastated by US-Israeli attacks
Iranian musicians perform on city streets and venture to sites devastated in US-Israeli attacks.
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aljazeera.com
24.04.2026
US Navy authorised to target Iranian fast boats in Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth says President Trump authorised the navy to target Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz.
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aljazeera.com
24.04.2026
No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
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bbc.com
24.04.2026
Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan in step towards US talks resumption
As Pakistan hosts US-Iran talks, twin-city residents face road closures, halted courts and growing economic strain.
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aljazeera.com
24.04.2026
Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video
Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.
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bbc.com
23.04.2026