US report warns it could take six months to clear strait of mines as Trump declares ‘total control’ over key waterway – key US politics stories from Thursday 23 April at a glance

The US president said that Washington will continue with the naval blockade of the Islamic Republic, until the countries sign a final peace deal

Iran’s goal is to maintain chokehold on global economy even as some say it could run out of oil storage by Sunday

The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six months

US report warns it could take six months to clear strait of mines as Trump declares ‘total control’ over key waterway – key US politics stories from Thursday 23 April at a glance

US president claims ‘total control’ of strait of Hormuz despite Iranian seizure of two ships and report warning it could take months to clear waterway of mines