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Iran war live: Iranian army ‘still in war situation’; Gulf leaders meet

The Strait of Hormuz remains a major sticking point in negotiations.

Smoke rises following explosions in southern Lebanon, near the Israel-Lebanon border, as seen from northern Israel, April 27, 2026.
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Who holds the cards in Iran-US talks?

By Umut Uras and Lorraine Mallinder
Published On 28 Apr 2026

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  • An Iranian army spokesperson says Iran is still in a “war situation” as the Strait of Hormuz remains a major sticking point in negotiations.
  • As Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia, Qatar says the critical waterway should not be used as a pressure card and warns against the possibility of a “frozen conflict”.