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The US and Iran are circling around a fresh proposal to end the war, as President Donald Trump searches for an exit from the Middle East conflict. Bloomberg's Joumanna Bercetche has the details.

Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer says President Donald Trump doesn't have the ability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz right now. But he does say Iran is desperate. He speaks to Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar at the Milken Global Conference.

The US says a Navy ship was not hit by Iranian missiles then forced to retreat near the Gulf of Oman. Meanwhile, the White House says the US will escort any stranded ships trying to go through the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall has the latest.

President Donald Trump says Iran's economy is crashing because of the Strait of Hormuz blockade during remarks to reporters at the White House.

Business activity in the euro area unexpectedly shrank for the first time since late 2024 due to a steep drop in the services sector as the Iran war weighs on consumers. The Composite PMI compiled by S&P Global declined to 48.6 in April from 50.7 the previous month, dropping below the 50 threshold separating growth from contraction. In the UK PMI data showed that the private sector quickly bounced back from a slowdown caused by the Iran war as firms rushing to secure supplies and price pressures mounting. Hugh Gimber, Global Market Strategist, JP Morgan joined Stephen Carroll on Bloomberg Radio to discuss. he says business costs are 'rising sharply.'

President Donald Trump posted on social media that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran, after plans for diplomatic talks between the two countries were scrapped. Joe Mathieu reports on "Bloomberg The Close."

US Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, says Republicans need to "grow a backbone" and stand up to President Donald Trump regarding the war in Iran. Speaking on "Balance of Power: Evening Edition," Senator Warren also discusses Federal Reserve Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee.

Oil and natural gas prices have soared after the US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship during a chaotic weekend that saw Tehran firing at vessels and reimposing controls in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg's Laura Davison and Stephen Stapczynski report on the latest.

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for commercial traffic, a major step toward ending the war with the US and Israel. Oil prices plunged on the news. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports.

Oil and gas prices plunged early Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open to traffic. But Bloomberg's Mia Gindis says it may take some time for tanker traffic to bounce back. She reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest."