Ceasefire Day 25: Trump Stands By Counter-Blockade
The Iran War ceasefire marked its 25th day as President Donald Trump maintained the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's demand for its removal as a condition for negotiations. The Trump administration added Nick Stewart to envoy Steve Witkoff’s team amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, while the U.S. Treasury warned shipping firms against paying tolls to Iran under threat of sanctions. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved $8.6 billion in emergency arms sales to key Middle Eastern allies, and gas prices rose to a national average of $4.43.
- ▪President Trump notified Congress that U.S. military actions against Iran have terminated, though troops remain in the region.
- ▪Iran conditioned further negotiations on the end of the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of a Lebanon ceasefire.
- ▪The U.S. Treasury warned shipping firms that paying tolls to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger U.S. sanctions.
- ▪Secretary of State Marco Rubio used emergency powers to approve $8.6 billion in military sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE.
- ▪A CNN investigation revealed that 16 American military sites were damaged by Iranian strikes during the conflict.
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The Iran War Ceasefire Day 25: Trump Holds Firm on Blockade State of the Union: Iran is reportedly conditioning negotiations on the end of the blockade and the implementation of the Lebanon ceasefire. Stringer/Reuters May 2, 2026 5:24 PM Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... A ceasefire to the Iran War entered its 25th day Saturday, one day after President Donald Trump notified Congress that the U.S. military actions against Iran “that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated.” Trump’s letter comes as U.S. servicemembers remain stationed in the region and a negotiated settlement to end the war has yet to be signed.
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