Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuUS-Israel war on IranLive updatesUS blockade of the Strait of HormuzIran’s leadershipHow well do you know Iran?Live updates, Iran war live: Iranian army ‘still in war situation’; Gulf leaders meetThe Strait of Hormuz remains a major sticking point in negotiations.Video Duration 02 minutes 01 seconds 02:01Who holds the cards in Iran-US talks?By Umut Uras and Lorraine MallinderPublished On 28 Apr 2026 An Iranian army spokesperson says Iran is still in a “war situation” as the Strait of Hormuz remains a major sticking point in negotiations. As Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia, Qatar says the critical waterway should not be used as a pressure card and warns against the possibility of a “frozen conflict”.
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Iran war live: Trump reviews peace plan; UN calls for Hormuz to reopen
Iran's army spokesperson stated the country remains in a "war situation" amidst ongoing negotiations, with the Strait of Hormuz a significant point of contention. Gulf leaders convened in Saudi Arabia, where Qatar urged that the vital waterway not be used as leverage and cautioned against a "frozen conflict." The article, published on April 28, 2026, by Umut Uras and Lorraine Mallinder, highlights the continued tensions and the critical role of the Strait of Hormuz in the diplomatic landscape.
Umut Uras,Lorraine MallinderAl JazeeraFiled 2026-04-28 · 00:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Iran's army spokesperson stated the country remains in a "war situation" amidst ongoing negotiations, with the Strait of Hormuz a significant point of contention. Gulf leaders convened in Saudi Arabia, where Qatar urged that the vital waterway not be used as leverage and cautioned against a "frozen conflict." The article, published on April 28, 2026, by Umut Uras and Lorraine Mallinder, highlights the continued tensions and the critical role of the Strait of Hormuz in the diplomatic landscape. President Trump is reportedly reviewing a peace plan, while the UN has called for the reopening of the Strait.
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The critical waterway of the Strait of Hormuz should not be used as a pressure card.
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The Iranian army is currently in a 'war situation'.
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The United Nations has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened.
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The Strait of Hormuz remains a major sticking point in negotiations.
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Trump is reviewing a peace plan regarding the conflict.
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