As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz - Reuters

As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz  Reuters

A Shaky Truce

Even if the Iran cease-fire holds and the war ends, many believe the world will be worse off.

By Katrin Bennhold

With the ceasefire looking shaky, the region questions its future

Even as America and Iran pause, the war reveals how exposed the Gulf has become

Vance to Take the Lead on Iran Talks, Stocks Jump and Oil Plummets on Cease-fire News | What’s News for April 8 - WSJ

Vance to Take the Lead on Iran Talks, Stocks Jump and Oil Plummets on Cease-fire News | What’s News for April 8  WSJ

Australia news live: Penny Wong warns Middle East ceasefire is ‘fragile’; Albanese heads to Singapore after Brunei talks

The prime minister will hold talks with his opposite number to shore fuel supplies Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Li Qiang noted that China-Australia economic and trade cooperation has strong internal momentum and still holds great potential in the long run. Beijing will adhere to expanding domestic demand as a strategic priority, vigorously boost consumption, promote a marked increase in the household consumption rate, and continuously unleash market demand, he...

By Martin Farrer

Macron welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and urges Lebanon’s inclusion

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire as “very good news".

Iran threatens to end ceasefire over Hezbollah's exclusion from truce deal

Iran says the U.S. must choose between ceasefire or war via Israel as Tuesday's ceasefire deal excludes Tehran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah.

The right celebrated Trump’s Iran ceasefire. Some seem to fear what could come next. - CNN

The right celebrated Trump’s Iran ceasefire. Some seem to fear what could come next.  CNN

Gas prices should soon start slowly easing if ceasefire holds, analysts say

With oil prices plunging after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, gas prices at the pump might soon follow, at least for now.

At least 182 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn't apply there

Lebanon’s health ministry said that Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed 182 people, the highest single-day death toll in the Israel-Hezbollah war. Israel launched a barrage of strikes in central Beirut and elsewhere in the country as a shaky ceasefire took effect between the U.S. and Iran. Iranian officials have maintained that the deal was supposed to include Lebanon, while Israel and the U.S. have insisted that it does not. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Sami Nader, Director of the ...

By Sharon GAFFNEY

Here’s when gas prices and airfares could go down if the Iran cease-fire holds

Stock markets were rallying on Wednesday, but drivers shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for a return to prewar gas prices.

By Andrew Keshner

Vance uses bizarre skydiving wife analogy as he discusses Iranian ceasefire demands

JD Vance used an analogy about his wife wanting to skydive while discussing Iranian demands following a shaky truce between Tehran and the US.

By Holly Patrick

Lebanon clouds Iran-US ceasefire ahead of talks: Is it included or not? Explained

Israel's claim that Lebanon was not covered in the two-week ceasefire deal was also backed by United States President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Trump weighs punishing certain NATO countries over lack of Iran war support - report

The proposal would involve moving US troops out of NATO member countries deemed unhelpful to the Iran war effort and stationing them in countries that were more supportive.

Shaky US-Iran Ceasefire In Doubt As Israeli Strikes Kill Over 180 In Lebanon

Iran War: Lebanon said at least 182 people were killed and hundreds were wounded, making it the deadliest day in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.

Hedge funds rush to cover shorts as ceasefire sparks rally - report

US and Iran at odds over ceasefire agreement as Vance claims terms 'just didn't' include Lebanon

Vance claimed that the disagreements over the truce terms “came from a legitimate misunderstanding” over Lebanon.

Truce seen bringing brief oil price relief

MANILA, Philippines — After climbing sharply for five straight weeks, local pump prices could finally hold steady or even drop slightly next week following the ceasefire declared between the United States and Iran, an industry player said on Wednesday. Any easing of prices, however, could be short-lived given market uncertainties, another source said. A Department

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