NewsIran warIran says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'impossible' if US blockade continuesIran's top negotiator posted his message after Iran seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz - including the Epaminondas, pictured above.Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice? Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBCLyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.Lyse Doucet: Most Iranians don't expect this truce to lastThe BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz.Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seizedEnergy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.Latest newsUS strikes Iran after attack on cargo shipIran accuses the US of violating their deal and says it struck targets linked to American forces in response.Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talksHezbollah is not party to Friday's agreement, and previous ceasefires between Israel and Lebanon have still seen near-daily cross-border strikes.What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attackedThe ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levelsSigns that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with RepublicansBut the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.Trump accuses big oil firms of price-gouging driversThe US president named Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron when talking to reporters about a probe into fuel prices.Why Trump is so annoyed by Republican discord on Iran warThe BBC's Gary O'Donoghue explains why the war powers vote shows the president's grip on his party slipping.Congress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over IranExperts say Trump is likely to ignore it, but that even though it carries little power, it is politically significant.Here's how Rubio's Mideast trip could affect the Iran dealThe BBC’s Daniel Bush is traveling with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he seeks to reassure Gulf allies over the Iran deal aimed at ending the war.Why was JD Vance in a luxury Swiss resort for talks with Iran?BBC correspondent Jessica Parker explains some key points of the direct talks between the US vice-president and Iran.Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.Latest Updates2 days agoUS strikes Iran after attack on cargo shipIran accuses the US of violating their deal and says it struck targets linked to American forces in response.2 days ago2 days agoIsrael and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talksHezbollah is not party to Friday's agreement, and previous ceasefires between Israel and Lebanon have still seen near-daily cross-border strikes.2 days ago3 days agoWhat's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.3 days ago3 days agoUN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attackedThe ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.3 days ago3 days agoOil price falls back to pre-Iran war levelsSigns that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.3 days ago4 days agoTrump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with RepublicansBut the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.4 days ago4 days agoTrump accuses big oil firms of price-gouging driversThe US president named Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron when talking to reporters about a probe into fuel prices.4 days ago4 days agoWhy Trump is so annoyed by Republican discord on Iran warThe BBC's Gary O'Donoghue explains why the war powers vote shows the president's grip on his party slipping.4 days ago4 days agoCongress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over IranExperts say Trump is likely to ignore it, but that even though it carries little power, it is politically significant.4 days ago...