Ships still cautious about using Strait of Hormuz as Iran issues warning

Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

What Trump Has Accomplished in Iran After 5 Weeks of War

President Trump said “we have already met and exceeded” his military objectives. But his goals are largely unresolved.

By Anton Troianovski

Middle East ceasefire in serious doubt as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankers

Inclusion of Lebanon is significant difference in interpretation of truce agreed at 11th hour on Tuesday Middle East crisis – live updates The fate of the two-week ceasefire in the Iran conflict looked uncertain on Wednesday as both sides gave divergent versions of what had been agreed, Israel intensified its bombing campaign in Lebanon and Iran halted the passage of oil tankers because of an Israeli ceasefire “breach”. Iran and Pakistan, which brokered the 11th-hour truce, both asserted th...

By Julian Borger Senior international correspondent

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US declares ‘V for Victory’ in Iran but chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon continues

A major escalation in Lebanon by Israel threatens to derail the Iran ceasefire less than a day after it was announced

By James C. Reynolds

Operation Epic Fury strikes were fueled by 2 million energy drinks, about a million gallons of coffee, and nicotine, top general says

The US and its allies and partners struck over 13,000 Iranian targets and intercepted almost 2,000 ballistic missiles and drones. US Marine Corps photo The US and its allies and partners have struck over 13,000 Iranian targets during Operation Epic Fury. Gen. Dan Caine shared other statistics, including how many energy drinks were consumed. 13 US service members have been killed, with hundreds more injured. After over a month of war, US forces have hit thousands of targets in Iran — all whi...

US desperate for ceasefire? Trump forced Pakistan to broker temporary truce with Iran

For weeks, the Trump administration relied on Pakistan to act as an intermediary, urging it to persuade Iran to agree to a pause in hostilities that would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad’s role as a Muslim-majority neighbour was seen as key to making the proposal acceptable to Tehran. Back-channel diplomacy spearheaded by Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir culminated late Tuesday with the US, Iran and Israel announcing a two-week ceasefire.

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Trump flags reports over US-Iran ceasefire deal, says talks to be behind closed doors

Donald Trump said that there only one group of 'meaningful points’ that is acceptable to US, which will be discussed behind closed doors.

The sticking points in the US-Iran ceasefire talks - The Straits Times

The sticking points in the US-Iran ceasefire talks  The Straits Times

Israel was not informed of US-Iran ceasefire plan until late stages of discussion - report

The extent of Israel’s involvement was a phone call US President Donald Trump made to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shortly before the ceasefire was announced, WJS cited a US official as stating.

Ceasefire in Persian Gulf at risk as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and that any ship attempting passage without permission from the Revolutionary Guards will be “targeted and destroyed,” escalating tensions just days after a conditional US-Iran ceasefire was agreed. Shipping brokerage SSY confirmed the message, transmitted on maritime alert channels, signalling a critical threat to global shipping […]

Israel Unhappy, Says US Kept It In Dark On Ceasefire Deal With Iran Until End

The US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire - with 90 minutes on Donald Trump's "a whole civilisation will die tonight" clock - early Wednesday, as part of which Iran agreed to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring global energy supplies.

Cyprus fuel prices unlikely to drop soon despite oil market falls

Cyprus fuel industry figures are cautious about imminent price cuts despite a fall in international oil prices following the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, saying the market remains too volatile for firm predictions. Speaking to CNA, representatives of the Energy Ministry, the petrol station owners’ association and fuel importer Petrolina all said it is too early to […]

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Iran-US: the stakes of disruption at Hormuz for Switzerland - SWI swissinfo.ch

Iran-US: the stakes of disruption at Hormuz for Switzerland  SWI swissinfo.ch

Two days public holiday announced in Islamabad in view of US-Iran talks

As per notification, April 9 and 10 have been declared local holidays within the revenue limits of the ICT

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Lebanon not part of Iran cease-fire, Trump says amid Israeli attacks

Israeli war on Hezbollah in Lebanon is not covered by the cease-fire between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump said Wednesday. 'They were not included in the deal...

The US and Iran Have Blueprints for a Hormuz Deal

For centuries the so-called cannon shot rule determined who controlled the seas. The legal concept, codified by Dutch jurist Cornelius van Bynkershoek in 1702, was simple: The distance a cannonball reached from shore set the maritime boundary of a coastal state.

By Javier Blas

Delta Air Lines Erases All 'Epic Fury' Losses As In-House Refinery Cushions Fuel Shock

Delta Air Lines Erases All 'Epic Fury' Losses As In-House Refinery Cushions Fuel Shock Delta Air Lines soared in premarket trading on a combination of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, with the carrier's in-house refinery helping to lower the average jet fuel price for its fleet in the first quarter, making it appear to be one of the better-positioned carriers than most peers to withstand an energy shock. Even without a ceasefire in the Mi...

By Tyler Durden

What the US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan said about ceasefire deal - The Daily Star

What the US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan said about ceasefire deal  The Daily Star

Iran ‘clear victor of war’, admits leading Israeli newspaper - PressTV

Iran ‘clear victor of war’, admits leading Israeli newspaper  PressTV