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Two very large crude carriers (VLCCs) - en route to the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz - made a U-turn after news broke that peace talks between the US and Iran had ended without a deal. However, a third VLCC, the Mombasa B, continued its journey in an Iranian-controlled waterway.
BusinessTwo U.S. guided-missile destroyers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as part of a mine-clearing operation, the U.S. military confirmed. U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States had begun "clearing the Strait of Hormuz." Iran said a warning had caused a U.S. ship to turn back.
WorldU.S. President Donald Trump's so-called peace council has received almost no funding, Reuters reports on its website.
World politicsThe Strait of Hormuz is to be reopened - but it may be too early to breathe a sigh of relief, says Professor Johan Woxenius. Those who need to be convinced are the insurance companies, shipping companies and captains on board who decide whether they dare to sail or not, he says.
BusinessIn countries across the Persian Gulf that Iran has attacked, the ceasefire raises hopes that the escalation is over. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates accuses Iran of firing missiles and drones at the UAE, and Saudi Arabia warns of a drone attack on the east-west pipeline.
ConflictsUS President Donald Trump continues to claim that Iran has already undergone a regime change and that it will be “very productive.” He also says the country will not be allowed to enrich uranium. Iran has not confirmed the claims, which come hours after the announcement of a ceasefire between the two countries.
World politicsLess than a day remains until the deadline that US President Donald Trump says he is giving Iran. If a deal is not reached, Trump warns new attacks could "send the country back to the Stone Age." Several attacks on Iran were reported on Tuesday.
World politicsIsrael bombs Iran's largest gas facility, killing military leaders. Iran has responded with new waves of attacks on Israel and has warned of "continuing the war." After Donald Trump's swearing-in, threats and deadlines, the war in the Middle East has escalated.
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