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US Iran War LIVE: Trump said that he scrapped the envoys' visit because the talks involved too much travel and expense to consider an inadequate offer from the Iranians.
US Iran War LIVE: In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on April 24, 2026, Iranians are seen at Suru Beach in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by RAZIEH POUDAT / ISNA / AFP)(AFP)US Iran War LIVE: Trump says the U.S. Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz. The vital sea route for Persian Gulf oil is closed to most ships, and that’s a strain on the global economy.
US Iran War LIVE: What happened in the last few hours?
- The United States is rushing to restore access to the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats to this vital global shipping route, putting pressure on a Navy that has phased out most of its dedicated minesweepers and is now depending on a smaller fleet of unmanned systems to carry out the mission, as reported by Fox News.
- U.S. forces are not deploying ships into minefields without caution. Instead, operations start with waves of unmanned systems surveying the seabed to spot potential hazards, the report stated.
- Underwater drones, many shaped like torpedoes—are sent out in grid formations to map the ocean floor and locate suspicious objects, using high-resolution sonar to differentiate mines from ordinary debris, Fox News reported.
- Speaking to reporters at Palm Beach International Airport, President Trump said, "They offered a lot but not enough," while responding to a question on whether Iran had offered anything in return to negotiate the US proposal of a 20-year minimum suspension on enriched uranium.
- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Telegram that he met with Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir Saturday morning in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, and explained Iran’s views on ending the war between the Islamic Republic and the U.S.
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26 Apr 2026, 06:14:52 AM IST
US Iran War LIVE: The standoff around the strait continues
The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, is nearly 50% higher than when the war began because of Iran's grip on the strait, through which a fifth of the world’s oil passes in peacetime.
Iran attacked three ships this week, while the U.S. maintains a blockade on Iranian ports. Trump has ordered the military to “shoot and kill” small boats that could be placing mines.
26 Apr 2026, 06:11:39 AM IST
US Iran War LIVE: US turns to drones for explosive mine-hunting in bid to open Strait of Hormuz
Underwater drones, many shaped like torpedoes—are sent out in grid formations to map the ocean floor and locate suspicious objects, using high-resolution sonar to differentiate mines from ordinary debris, Fox News reported.
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Mausam Jha is a journalist who focuses on world affairs and politics. She provides clear, informative reporting with a good understanding of both global events and their local impact. <br><br> Her clear, accessible reporting on political and international issues makes her a trusted source of news and analysis. <br><br> For the past three years, Mausam has worked with Mint, covering national politics, IR—including elections—and global affairs.<br> Before joining her current role, she gained experience working with The Statesman, ANI, and Financial Express, where she honed her skills in political and international news. <br><br> She has consistently tracked key electoral battles, including US elections, Japan elections, policy debates, and strategic affairs, explaining how global currents, from great power competition to regional conflicts <br><br> Beyond journalism, Mausam has a deep engagement with international relations, diplomacy, war studies, terrorism, political history, and political theory. She is particularly interested in the intersection of statecraft and society on how governance, ideology, and institutions shape lived realities, and how politics shape today's world order. <br><br> An avid reader of classical literature and political thought, she constantly explores the connections between historical ideas and contemporary policy challenges.
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