Senior Iranian source says Pakistan continues to convey messages, but US has not changed its tone, Reuters reports; if the situation gets out of control, Iran's allies will close Bab El-Mandeb waterway

This headline highlights escalating tensions between Iran and the US, stressing that Iran perceives US actions as non-negotiable while preemptively warning about potential closures of the Bab El-Mandeb Strait if the situation deteriorates.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 Apr 2026, 13:33 UTCOn the live feed at 13:13 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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