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 *War Update – Iran War, Apr 28, 2026*

*1. Peace talks stuck, but new proposal on table*

- *Iran’s latest offer*: Stop attacks in Strait of Hormuz + lift US blockade of Iranian ports, in exchange for full end to war. Nuclear program talks would be delayed until after war ends.

- *Trump not happy*: US says nukes must be dealt with from the outset. Trump posted Iran is in a "State of Collapse" and figuring out leadership.

- *Iran leadership*: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the war. His son Mojtaba is now Supreme Leader, but IRGC actually controls decisions. b78f3931298e

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*2. Strait of Hormuz & Oil*

- *Shipping choked*: Only 7 ships passed through Hormuz in last day vs 125-140 normal. Zero oil tankers carrying global exports got through.

- *US blockade*: US forces interdicting Iranian oil tankers. Iran calls it “piracy and armed robbery”.

- *Oil prices*: Brent crude up 3% to $111.40/barrel, a 3-week high. World Bank warns energy could surge 24% in 2026 if war disruptions continue.

- *Iran’s workaround*: Using Caspian Sea ports + rail via Turkey/Turkmenistan. Talking to Oman & Pakistan to use their ports. 3931635f

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*3. Military developments*

- *UAE quits OPEC*: Major blow to oil group, weakening Saudi-led control. UAE cited energy policy after Iranian attacks during war.

- *Iran claims recovered US missiles*: IRGC says it “neutralized” 15+ heavy US missiles and sent them to research centers to reverse engineer.

- *Steel shortage*: US/Israeli strikes hit 25-30% of Iran’s steel output. Iran banned steel exports until May 30.

- *Lebanon front*: Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel, saying it’s responding to ceasefire breaches. Israel struck back, killing 5 including journalist Amal Khalil. f34290b632e1

*4. Diplomacy & Politics*

- *Russia meeting*: Iran FM Abbas Araghchi met Putin in St Petersburg. Russia pledged help resolving conflict.

- *US Senate vote*: Democrats forcing 6th vote on War Powers Resolution to limit Trump’s Iran war.

- *UN pressure*: UN chief says Hormuz standoff risks triggering global food emergency. 25% global ammonia + 33% seaborne urea trade go through strait. 39317fcf86bcc3b8

*5. Human cost*

- *US casualties*: 415 US troops injured since start of war, 13 killed.

- *Gaza*: Israeli drone killed 5 in northern Gaza, including 3 children. 315513c7

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*USA Update – Apr 28, 2026*

*1. Iran War & Foreign Policy*

- *Trump on Iran*: Posted on Truth Social that Iran told him it’s in a "State of Collapse" and figuring out leadership. Peace talks stuck — Iran wants to delay nuclear talks until the war ends and Gulf shipping is resolved, but Trump wants nukes dealt with first.

- *UAE quits OPEC*: Major blow to Saudi-led oil group. UAE says it’s a policy decision after reviewing energy strategies. Trump called it a win, saying OPEC “rips off the rest of the world”.

- *Oil prices*: Brent crude up 3% to $111.40/barrel due to war uncertainty. World Bank warns energy could surge 24% in 2026 if Iran war disruptions continue. 3931f342

*2. Domestic & Politics*

- *White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting*: Shooter Cole Allen, 31-year-old Caltech engineer and Torrance tutor, charged security checkpoint. Secret Service officer hit in chest but saved by vest. DOJ found note saying he wanted to target administration officials.

- *Disney vs Trump*: After Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania joke at WHCD, Trump called for Kimmel to be fired. Disney chair says new CEO Josh D’Amaro will “rise to the occasion” and decide response.

- *Fed news*: Fed nominee Kevin Warsh wants a "good family fight" at the table. Current policy rate staying at 3.50%-3.75%. Warsh thinks economy is at full employment, but others cite Iran war + tariffs as inflation risks. 93e31b627d0eca62

*3. Business & Tech*

- *Musk vs OpenAI trial started*: Musk suing Sam Altman for $150 billion, claiming OpenAI betrayed its nonprofit mission and became a "wealth machine." Wants OpenAI to revert to nonprofit.

- *JetBlue grounded*: FAA grounded all JetBlue flights Tuesday after request from airline. Reason unclear. ddb5ad5b

*4. Other Notables*

- *Belarus prisoners*: US Special Envoy John Coale expects more prisoners released from Belarus next month.

- *US Embassy Venezuela*: American flag raised at US Embassy in Caracas for first time since 2019, after Maduro was captured by US troops in January.

- *Quad commitment*: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US "deeply committed" to Quad with India, Japan, Australia. 2cfded56d06f

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