Iran has said it is reviewing new U.S. proposals to end the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens more bombing if no deal is reached. The conflict has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route, affecting global markets. On Wednesday, the U.S. fired on an Iranian tanker trying to break an American blockade on Iranian ports. Trump says Iranian officials want a deal, but warns of intensified bombing if they refuse. Talks hosted by Pakistan failed last month.

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This satellite image provided by Vantor shows smoke rising from oil infrastructure in Tuapse in the southern Krasnodar region of Russia on April 16, 2026, after the town's oil refinery and shipping terminal were attacked by Ukrainian drones multiple times in preceding weeks. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP)

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FILE - In this image taken from video released by Gov. Veniamin Kondratyev's Telegram channel, smoke rises after a drone attack on the oil refinery and terminal in Tuapse, Russia, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Gov. Veniamin Kondratyev Telegram channel via AP, File)