Economy, Military, PoliticsMiddle East crisis live: ships report attacks as Iran closes strait of Hormuz; Trump reportedly convenes Situation Room meeting https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/18/middle-east-crisis-live-iran-warns-it-will-close-strait-of-hormuz-if-us-blockade-continues Ex-Kennedy Center staffer alleges chaos and cronyism under Trump leadership Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on?
