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Iran says it cannot trust U.S. as Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is trying to preserve a shaky ceasefire for diplomacy, while Trump said the U.S. controls the key waterway
US-grade jet fuel could help Europe ease shortage risk
IATA says wider use of Jet A may relieve pressure if Middle East disruption continues, while EU and aviation safety officials say any switch must be carefully managed
Iran Reviews U.S. Ceasefire Plan as Hormuz Fighting Tests Truce
Tehran has not formally answered Washington’s latest proposal, which links sanctions relief and access to the Strait of Hormuz to sweeping nuclear limits
Oil rises as US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the ceasefire remains in place, but the clash in a vital energy corridor has sharpened doubts over diplomacy and shipping security
Brent crude jumps to $119 as Iran blockade fears deepen
The benchmark rose nearly 7% Wednesday after reports the U.S. is preparing to extend pressure on Iranian ports while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted
Infantino says Iran will ‘for sure’ play at U.S.-cohosted 2026 World Cup
The FIFA president argued sport should stay outside politics as war fuels doubts; Iran has two group games slated in Inglewood and Seattle