# Iran
Trump announced the extension of the naval blockade of Iran until an agreement is reached
US President Donald Trump has stated that the American naval blockade of Iran will remain in place until an agreement with Tehran has been signed and ratified. At the same time, he emphasised that negotiations between the parties are proceeding in a ‘constructive’ manner.
A prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to trigger a crisis similar to that of 2008 and a global recession
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger an economic downturn comparable to the 2008 crisis. This was stated by analysts at Rapidan Energy Group against the backdrop of the escalating situation surrounding Iran.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered that enriched uranium not be exported from the country
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has ordered that the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium not be exported. This decision strengthens Tehran’s position amid negotiations with the US aimed at ending the war between Iran, the US and Israel.
Trump has stated that the US is prepared to launch further strikes against Iran should the talks break down
US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington is prepared to launch further strikes against Iran if the parties fail to reach a peace agreement. At the same time, he noted that the US may wait a few more days to receive the ‘right answers’ from Tehran.
Iran has threatened to escalate the conflict in the event of further strikes by the US and Israel
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned that it would escalate the conflict beyond the Middle East should the US and Israel resume their attacks. The statement came amid mixed signals from Washington regarding possible agreements with Tehran.
Trump held a meeting on plans for war with Iran following the suspension of the attack
US President Donald Trump held a closed-door meeting with his national security team, during which military scenarios regarding Iran were discussed. The meeting took place a few hours after Trump announced the suspension of strikes which, he said, might have been launched on Tuesday.
Iran has proposed a long-term ceasefire and a new format for the nuclear deal to the US
Iran has submitted an updated proposal for negotiations with the US, in which it has proposed a multi-stage, long-term ceasefire and a political framework for a future agreement backed by international guarantees. The document also sets out new conditions regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear programme.
Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a new war over its nuclear programme
Tensions between the US and Iran are rising once again following Donald Trump’s latest comments on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Iran refuses to accept the US conditions, whilst the US and Israel are preparing for a possible resumption of strikes.
Global business has already lost $25 billion due to the conflict surrounding Iran – which companies have been hit hardest
Global companies have already lost at least $25 billion as a result of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran, and this figure continues to rise.
Americans have overpaid by more than $41 billion for fuel due to the war in Iran
Over the course of two and a half months of war in Iran, US residents have spent $41.5 billion more on fuel than they would have done had there been no conflict. The additional cost amounted to an average of $316 per household.
Trump has postponed the strike on Iran, scheduled for 19 May, following an appeal from the leaders of the Gulf states
US President Donald Trump has stated that he has postponed a planned military strike against Iran following appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. According to him, the parties are continuing negotiations regarding a possible agreement.
Netanyahu and Trump discussed a possible new phase in the war against Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation during which they discussed the situation regarding Iran and the possibility of a new phase in the military campaign.
