Cooper urges full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The foreign secretary also calls for Lebanon to be "urgently included" in the ceasefire agreement.

Lebanon Mourns After Israeli Barrage Kills at Least 182 People

The intense bombardment of more than 100 airstrikes in 10 minutes was a sharp escalation that put pressure on the shaky cease-fire with Iran.

By Christina Goldbaum

Oil price rises as markets question durability of Middle East ceasefire

Gas prices also increase, while global stock markets slip back after strong rally on Wednesday Business live – latest updates Oil and gas prices rose on Thursday and Asian stock markets retreated as the two-week ceasefire in Iran looked increasingly shaky, with Israel continuing attacks on Lebanon and the US and Iran threatening a return to military action. A day after the US and Iran announced an 11th-hour ceasefire, including an agreement to reopen the strait of Hormuz, many questions rem...

By Julia Kollewe

Morning news brief

Trump and NATO chief meet to discuss the partnership, attacks continue across the Gulf region despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Iran says ceasefire includes Lebanon, but Israel and Trump say it's not.

By Leila Fadel

Iran has been bloodied, but it is winning against the US-Israel axis

The US and Israel thought they could decimate Iran. But Iran's survival - despite massive human costs - is a victory.

Trump’s last-minute delay: Why he was never going to obliterate Iran in the first place

Trump employed delay tactics to avoid following through on his pledges to relentlessly bomb Iran, following a pattern similar to his 11th-hour tariff compromises.

Trump and Iran remain far apart on peace terms. Here are the biggest gaps

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's sunny assessment of the prospects for a long-term peace agreement with Iran, there are fundamental differences in the visions the two sides have put forward for a deal.

US ignores evidence of Russia aiding Iran because it trusts Putin – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had tried to draw the United States' attention to Russia's support for Iran in the war, but these efforts proved futile due to Washington's stance.

By Olha Kovalchuk,Iryna Balachuk

Europe stocks rebound to stall as U.S-Iran ceasefire comes under strain

Shares in Europe are poised to open in mixed territory on Thursday, as the fragile truce agreed between the U.S. and Iran already shows signs of strain.

Oil prices rise as concerns grow over fragile US-Iran ceasefire deal

Israel launched strikes on Lebanon after the US-Iran ceasefire had been announced

By Karl Matchett

Joe Rogan claims Trump started the war in Iran to distract Americans from the Epstein files

Ceasefire at risk: Iran closes Hormuz as Israel pounds Lebanon, Hezbollah fires back

A fragile Iran-US ceasefire is showing signs of collapse as Iran warns of renewed hostilities amid intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hezbollah retaliated, accusing Israel of breaching the truce, a stance Israel and the US argue falls outside the agreement's scope, jeopardizing upcoming peace talks.

By TOI WORLD DESK

What are the chances of the US-Iran ceasefire holding? Not high

By P.R. Kumaraswamy

Trump wanted Iran ceasefire ‘at least since March’, Asim Munir emerged as key link, says report

With Donald Trump’s deadline looming, Asim Munir launched a flurry of calls to top US officials, including Trump, JD Vance and Steve Witkoff.

Israel’s pounding of Lebanon is ‘deeply damaging’, UK foreign minister says - The Straits Times

Israel’s pounding of Lebanon is ‘deeply damaging’, UK foreign minister says  The Straits Times

In pictures: Lebanese rescuers scour rubble as massive Israeli strikes wreak devastation

Israel launched its heaviest and most coordinated air assault on Lebanon on Wednesday since the US-Iran war began, killing over 250 people. Israeli strikes have pummelled Lebanon over the past day, calling into question the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the United States and Iran. There had been conflicting messages about whether the fighting in Lebanon was included in the truce, with mediator Pakistan saying it was and Israel insisting that it was not. Dawn takes a look at some scenes ...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Seoul urges nationals to leave Lebanon as security worsens despite ceasefire

South Korean officials on Thursday urged Korean nationals in Lebanon to leave the country immediately, warning that the security situation has rapidly deteriorated as Israeli airstrikes expand beyond traditional conflict zones. A Foreign Ministry official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said even areas previously considered relatively safe are no longer secure. “I would like to address the situation in Lebanon in relation to the safety of our nationals,” the official said. “On April 8, when

By The Korea Herald

Why Lebanon Is A Bone Of Contention In US-Iran Ceasefire Plan

Created by the IRGC during the Lebanese Civil War, the Shiite Muslim movement gained its moniker - 'the Resistance' - by fighting Israeli troops occupying southern Lebanon till 2000.

“Friends Should Be Honest”: Greek PM Rebukes Israel Over Lebanon Strikes, Rejects Iran Shipping Tolls

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has issued a stark warning to Israel, demanding an immediate halt to military operations in Lebanon that he argued empower Hezbollah and severely undermine the fragile nation's new government. Speaking to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the ongoing Israeli bombardments as "counterproductive" and warned they are delegitimizing Lebanon's first credible governing authority in years while triggering a humanitarian crisis. "Frien...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA

Protesters gather outside US embassy in Tel Aviv ahead of Iran ceasefire announcement

The protesters, organized by the Peace Partnership coalition, demanded an end to the war, chanting “War will not bring freedom to anyone in the region."

Iranian delegation due in Islamabad ahead of US talks

US and Iran talk truce, Israel continues ‘forever war’

JERUSALEM - Even as the United States and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its neighbours in preparation for a long, drawn-out conflict across the Middle East.

Israel ready with ‘finger on the trigger’ to continue Iran war as it pounds Lebanon - News24

Israel ready with ‘finger on the trigger’ to continue Iran war as it pounds Lebanon  News24

Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage

US president’s reversal spotlights risks of mixing threats with diplomacy

By Reuters

ANALYSIS: How US-Israeli Aggression Became Iran’s Windfall, By Gimba Kakanda

"What this war means, if it ends today, is that Iran’s victory lies not in emerging unscarred, but in altering the terms on which the United States can deal with it hereafter." The post ANALYSIS: How US-Israeli Aggression Became Iran’s Windfall, By Gimba Kakanda appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Gimba Kakanda

Sea Change: 'Very Unfavorable' Views of Israel Triple Among US Adults

Sea Change: 'Very Unfavorable' Views of Israel Triple Among US Adults Amid a major war on Iran waged in partnership with the United States, Israel's reputation among Americans has continued to deteriorate, with 60% of US adults viewing Israel unfavorably. That's a hefty 18-point increase from 2022, according to a new survey from Pew Research. Over the same stretch, Israel's "favorable" share cratered by 18 points.   While the top-line unfavorable rating is bad news for Israel...

By Tyler Durden

Iran Israel US Conflict Global Impact | Will the Iran war create a new world order? - The Daily Star

Iran Israel US Conflict Global Impact | Will the Iran war create a new world order?  The Daily Star

Macron condemns Israeli strikes, stressing Lebanon must be included in ceasefire - Global Times

Macron condemns Israeli strikes, stressing Lebanon must be included in ceasefire  Global Times

Zelensky: US ignores evidence that Russia helps Iran strike American bases in Middle East

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States is ignoring compelling evidence that Russia is helping Iran strike American bases in the Middle East because it “trusts” Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.

Iran delegation heads to Islamabad for Pakistan-brokered US talks

An Iranian delegation is in Islamabad for Pakistan-brokered US-Iran talks aimed at addressing the Mideast conflict, according to Iran’s envoy. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-delegation-heads-to-islamabad-for-pakistan-brokered-us-talks/

By Punch Newspapers

Expert: Iran ceasefire already unraveling in places, highlighting fragility

The two-week Iran-United States ceasefire announced late on Tuesday is highly fragile, political communications expert Annika Arras said.

Oil slumps 14% to $94.41 per barrel on US-Iran ceasefire

By Udeme Akpan The price of Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude has dropped by 14.2 per cent to $94.41 per barrel from $110 per barrel on Tuesday in the global oil market, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by Donald Trump. Iran also indicated it would ensure the safe passage of oil tankers through the Strait of […] The post Oil slumps 14% to $94.41 per barrel on US-Iran ceasefire appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Urowayino Jeremiah

Iran claims 10-point proposal submitted to US violated - rudaw.net

Iran claims 10-point proposal submitted to US violated  rudaw.net

JD Vance says Iran would be ‘dumb’ to let talks collapse over Lebanon - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

JD Vance says Iran would be ‘dumb’ to let talks collapse over Lebanon  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

US-Israeli aggression on Iran: What happened on 40th day of the imposed war - PressTV

US-Israeli aggression on Iran: What happened on 40th day of the imposed war  PressTV

Israel bombs Lebanon, jeopardizing the truce with Iran - Seneweb

Israel bombs Lebanon, jeopardizing the truce with Iran  Seneweb