Middle East crisis live: Iran warns of ‘devastating’ retaliation after Trump’s expletive-laden threats over strait of Hormuz

<p>President addresses his latest deadline for Tehran to reach a deal of Tuesday at 8pm ET in press conference</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/05/trump-warns-iran-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-by-tuesday-or-face-hell">Trump warns Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face ‘hell’</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/05/trump-iran-threats-politician-reactions">‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump Iran threat</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>A Japanese shipping firm said on Monday that an Indian-flagged tanker owned by its subsidiary had passed through the strait of Hormuz </strong>and was en route to India.</p><p>A spokeswoman for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines told AFP that the Green Asha – a liquefied petroleum gas tanker – had crossed the waterway.</p><p>Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly people of the UAE and reiterates the urgent need for restraint and de-escalation in the region.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/06/iran-war-live-updates-trump-hormuz-oil-netanyahu-israel">Continue reading...</a>