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Iran’s navy tells ships Strait of Hormuz shut again, two vessels report gunfire

ATHENS, April 18 (Reuters) – Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday received radio ​messages from Iran’s navy telling them they were not allowed ‌to pass, while two ships reported being hit by gunfire, shipping sources said. Several commercial vessels tried to transit the strait after receiving a notice to mariners a ​day earlier saying passage would be allowed but restricted to lanes ​Iran deemed safe. On Saturday, at least two ships reported that ⁠Iranian boats fired shots, shipping and maritime security sources told Reuters. ​The incidents were reported in waters between the Qeshm and Larak

Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US

ANTALYA, Turkey, April 18 (Reuters) – No date has been set for the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran’s deputy foreign minister said ​on Saturday, adding that a framework of understanding must be agreed first. The ‌highest-level U.S.-Iran talks since the 1979 Islamic Revolution ended in Islamabad without agreement last weekend. U.S. President Donald Trump has told Reuters there would probably be more direct talks this weekend, though some diplomats ​said that was unlikely given the logistics of convening in Islamabad, where the ​talks are expected to take place. “We are now focusing on finalising

The Iran war has revealed Trump’s pressure point: the economy

President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.

WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) – Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump’s demands, but for U.S. adversaries and allies it has cast a spotlight on one of his central vulnerabilities: economic pressure. Even with Iran’s announcement on Friday that it was reopening the Strait of Hormuz ​to shipping, the Middle East crisis has revealed the limits of Trump’s willingness to tolerate domestic economic pain. Trump joined Israel in attacking Iran on February 28 based on what he said were imminent security threats, especially over its nuclear

Iranians fear sharpening pressure after war and crackdown

DUBAI, April 18 – Iranians fear striving to maintain a semblance of normal life after weeks of U.S. and Israeli bombing and a deadly crackdown on protesters in January remain daunted by the future, as damage from airstrikes and internet cuts take a toll. With talks expected on extending a truce and agreeing an end to the conflict, shops, restaurants ​and government offices have stayed open. On sunny spring mornings, city parks are busy with picnicking families and young people playing sports, while others gather at streetside cafes. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war.

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