Middle East war live: US-sanctioned tanker passes Strait of Hormuz despite Trump's blockade

A Chinese tanker sanctioned by the United ​States passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, shipping data ​showed, hours after US President Donald Trump vowed to block the chokepoint entirely. Earlier, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah urged Lebanon to pull out of direct talks with Israel set to take place in Washington, the first such talks in decades. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Apr 14, 2026 - 09:34
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Middle East war live: US-sanctioned tanker passes Strait of Hormuz despite Trump's blockade
A Chinese tanker sanctioned by the United ​States passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, shipping data ​showed, hours after US President Donald Trump vowed to block the chokepoint entirely. Earlier, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah urged Lebanon to pull out of direct talks with Israel set to take place in Washington, the first such talks in decades. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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