Month: April 2026

Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’

IRGC reportedly fires on tanker as it tries to pass through strait during brief window when shipping lane had reopened Analysis: Trump and Tehran’s series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards peace Iranian officials say they have reversed the reopening of the strait of Hormuz and reimposed restrictions on the ...

Rogan flanks Trump for new order promoting psychedelics researchRogan flanks Trump for new order promoting psychedelics research

The News President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to speed up research on the therapeutic effects of psychedelics like LSD and ibogaine. “Today’s order will ensure that people suffering from debilitating symptoms might finally have a chance to reclaim their lives,” Trump said in ...

Middle East crisis live: ships report attacks as Iran closes strait of Hormuz; Trump says deal still possibleMiddle East crisis live: ships report attacks as Iran closes strait of Hormuz; Trump says deal still possible

Iran claims US blockade of ports violates ceasefire, but Trump says: ‘We’re talking to them … they can’t blackmail us’ Separate to the Pakistani army chief’s trip to Iran (see post at 07:53), the Pakistani prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and foreign minister Ishaq Dar also concluded a trip to the ...