Israel strikes southern Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire

Air strikes hit the Tyre and Nabatieh areas hours after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced.

Iran War Live Updates: Fragile Cease-Fire Takes Hold as Both Sides Claim Victory

Global relief at the pause in fighting was tempered by uncertainty over what happens next. Israel declared its support for the two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran, but said it did not include its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

By The New York Times

Hedge funds suffered worst losses since Covid in Iran war turmoil

Managers have struggled to navigate huge market swings sparked by conflict

Halt in strikes appears to hold after Trump, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

With Washington and Tehran each claiming victory, the agreement raised the prospect of some respite after nearly six weeks of bombing.

By Sammy Westfall

US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz | First Thing

Donald Trump abandoned his threat for Iran to surrender or face destruction after a last-minute intervention led by Pakistan. Plus, why some people are ‘bad texters’ Good morning. The US and Iran agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire deal on Tuesday evening, which includes a temporary reopening of the strait of Hormuz. How does the ceasefire affect Israel and Lebanon? The Israel prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said Israel backed the US ceasefire with Iran – but that the deal did not ...

By Clea Skopeliti

UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain report attacks despite Iran-US ceasefire

Several strikes reported across the Gulf region hours after the US and Iran announce a ceasefire for two weeks.

JD Vance calls Iran ceasefire a 'fragile truce'

U.S. Vice President said the response from Iran to ceasefire had varied, with some 'lying about even the fragile truce that we've already struck.'

Axios reveals details of how US and Iran agreed on ceasefire

Axios has learnt that the United States and Iran have agreed on the parameters of a two-week ceasefire through intermediaries despite public threats by US President Donald Trump towards Tehran.

By Olha Kovalchuk,Anastasia Protz

Iran ceasefire: What happens next?

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal less than two hours before President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of ​Hormuz or face the wiping out of "a whole civilization". Negotiations are now set to take place over a more permanent peace. France 24's Oliver Farry takes a look at what might happen next.

By FRANCE24

The ceasefire mirage: Here’s why stock-market bulls may already be getting ahead of themselves

Goldman Sachs senior trader says there are a lot of mechanics ready to push the market higher, but the Persian Gulf is not out of the woods.

By Barbara Kollmeyer

Diesel tops at 190p a litre but US-Iran ceasefire offers glimmer of hope

The average diesel price stood at 190.6p, marking a 34% increase since 28 February

By Anna Wise

Bitcoin Spikes Over $72K as Trump Announces Conditional Ceasefire With Iran

Did Trump’s 'Madman Theory' trick Tehran into a pause?

In a dramatic turn, President Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran, averting a major escalation. Following days of intense threats and missile exchanges, the move reopened the Strait of Hormuz, calming global markets. Experts debate whether this is a strategic pause or a calculated application of the 'Madman Theory' to force negotiations.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Pune hotels see 20% occupancy dip amid West Asia conflict; domestic spend aids recovery

Did China play a role in securing the US-Iran ceasefire? What Donald Trump said

China has not confirmed any direct role. Its foreign ministry said it supports the ceasefire and has been working towards peace.

Gulf States welcome ceasefire deal between US, Israel, and Iran, demand end to all attacks

Even amid ongoing Iranian missile and rocket attacks against Gulf facilities, the states from the region welcomed the ceasefire, demanding an end to hostilities.

Immediate return to freedom of navigation essential, shipping body says

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) on Wednesday welcomed the conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran, with secretary-general Thomas Kazakos expressing hope that it would mark the start of a return to stability in the region. He said the news would come as a relief to the 20,000 seafarers caught up in the crisis, while also […]

UAE and Kuwait come under attack despite Iran-US ceasefire as some countries remain wary of Hormuz transit

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US-Iran Ceasefire Helps Indian Markets Recover 65% Of Losses Since War

Stock Markets Rally: Investors added Rs 15 lakh crore in the total market capitalisation of all BSE Sensex companies in just an hour.

Carnival and Royal Caribbean lead a big jump in travel stocks after the Iran-U.S. ceasefire

Daily life in Tehran following US-Iran ceasefire announcement

An Iranian girl walks past an anti-USA and anti-Israel mural in Tehran, Iran, 08 April 2026. Iran and the USA agreed to a two-week truce to halt military operations and keep the Strait of Hormuz open for oil and gas shipments, with formal peace talks set to begin in Islamabad on 10 April 2026.

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Pope welcomes US-Iran truce

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 8 - Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday welcomed the truce between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump extended by two weeks his ultimatum to Tehran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face civilisational wipe-out. "I welcome with satisfaction the announcement of an immediate two-week truce," the pope said at his weekly general audience. (ANSA). Read article...

By ANSA

Here's what we know (and don't) about the 11th hour ceasefire between the US and Iran

Both sides agreed to a temporary halt to hostilities last night, though Israel have said Lebanon is not included in the agreement.

Finland welcomes US-Iran ceasefire; no immediate relief in fuel prices likely

Share prices rose on the Helsinki Stock Exchange but energy stocks dipped. Experts warned that it could take a week or more before any decline in consumer petrol prices.

Kremlin Welcomes Iran Ceasefire Deal

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the warring sides should defend their interests in diplomatic talks rather than through military action.

China says ‘welcomes’ US-Iran ceasefire agreement

China said on Wednesday it welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East, underlining its role in encouraging a deal between the United States and Iran to pause hostilities for two weeks. Tehran has agreed to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world’s oil, gas and fertiliser passes, easing concerns for […]

By AFP

PM Shehbaz congratulates Iranian president on US-Iran ceasefire

Leaders discuss start of formal negotiations under Pakistan-facilitated framework and reopening of Strait of Hormuz

By Web Desk

Notes on the American Justification for the Ramadan War in West Asia of 2026

Why is the United States at war with Iran in 2026?  Several excuses have been used by the current administration to justify the spiral of conflict and ratchet of escalation over the past five weeks.  These include but are probably not limited to: Iran exports terrorism across the globe. Iran is not a democracy and […]

By KLG

Erdoğan hails US-Iran truce, hopes for full implementation on ground

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed the cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran on Wednesday, while hoping for full implementation on the ground. 'We welcome the ceasefire declar...

Ceasefire in the Middle East: Good news for the shipping industry and the markets – Return to normality remains

N. Drossos, C. Parganas and D. Roumeliotis talk to newmoney about fragile balance, disrupted flows and persistent risks The post Ceasefire in the Middle East: Good news for the shipping industry and the markets – Return to normality remains appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Pope Leo hails Iran ceasefire as sign of ‘real hope’

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday hailed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran as a "sign of real hope". The post Pope Leo hails Iran ceasefire as sign of ‘real hope’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire: Hormuz to reopen

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after weeks of illegal US-Israeli aggression against Iran, with both sides suspending attacks and reopening the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary arrangement linked to planned negotiations in Pakistan. US President Donald Trump said he would halt strikes on Iran for 14 days following talks mediated by Pakistan, while Tehran confirmed it would allow safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz under military coordinatio...

Japan’s Chiyoda Corp eyes resumption of on-site work for Qatar LNG project

Japan’s Chiyoda Corp weighs restarting Qatar LNG project work after U.S.-Iran ceasefire Japan’s Chiyoda Corp is considering resuming on-site work for Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) project based on the… (The post Japan’s Chiyoda Corp eyes resumption of on-site work for Qatar LNG project is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Asmahan Qarjouli