Published on: April 18, 2026, 7:50 am
President Trump said the waterway was open again but that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would continue until a deal was reached. Iran’s top negotiator said the strait would close unless the blockade was lifted.
Published on: April 18, 2026, 7:50 am
Separate from the regular Iranian Navy, with boats that often go more than 115 miles per hour, it’s what a retired U.S. official calls a “disruptive force.”
Published on: April 18, 2026, 4:01 am
His visit includes a trip to a shrine where enslaved Africans were baptized before being forced into the treacherous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.
Published on: April 18, 2026, 4:00 am
After his election last year, Leo XIV developed a reputation as a mild-mannered mediator. President Trump’s attacks have made him more combative.
Published on: April 18, 2026, 4:01 am
To leftists abroad, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain is a hero for standing up to President Trump. At home, Mr. Trump is seen as Mr. Sánchez’s political savior from thorny domestic challenges.
