Iran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’?
On day 62 of escalating tensions between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump claims the American blockade of Iranian ports is effective and urges Iran to 'give up,' while Iranian officials dismiss the impact and maintain their restraint is aimed at allowing diplomacy to work. Global oil prices have surged above $120 a barrel due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting energy markets and raising US petrol prices. Diplomatic efforts remain stalled over key issues including Iran's nuclear program, asset freezes, and reparations, with ripple effects across the Middle East and global alliances.
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EXPLAINERNews|US-Israel war on IranIran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’?Trump says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to ‘give up’ amid tensions.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPeople chant during a rally in Tehran, Iran [Majid Asgaripour/Reuters]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and AFPPublished On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026United States President Donald Trump says Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports has been a success, urging Tehran to “just give up” as pressure mounts in a deepening standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.Iran has pushed back strongly, with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissing the US campaign as…
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