Iran War Live Updates: Trump Berates Allies While Signaling He Will Wind Down the War

President Trump said that he was considering leaving NATO over allies’ failure to support his Iran offensive. He suggested that the U.S. war would end in two or three weeks and that Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be a problem for others to solve.

By The New York Times

Oil tumbles and stock markets soar on hopes Middle East war will end soon, as Bank of England warns of ‘substantial negative supply shock’ – business live

Brent crude prices have fallen sharply, while the FTSE 100 is up 1.8% and government bonds are rallying UK food inflation ‘could hit 9% this year’ as Iran war drives up energy prices Middle East crisis live: Trump claims war will end in ‘two or three weeks’; Rubio says US should ‘re-examine’ Nato relationship Iran war may increase mortgage payments for extra 1.3m UK households, says Bank of England The bond market is also reacting to hopes of peace in the Middle East soon. Government bond...

By Graeme Wearden

Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open first

The war began in late February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, causing economic turmoil and massive global energy disruptions.

Trump claims Iran's president wants ceasefire, no response from Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that Iran's president wanted a ceasefire ahead of the former's speech tonight to the American people.

Philippines seeks Iran talks for safe passage of vessels through Hormuz amid energy crisis

Manila is following its Southeast Asian neighbours’ lead by seeking talks with Iran to secure safe passage for Philippine-bound tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a move observers have called “a matter of survival”. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro posted on social media that she and energy secretary Sharon Garin had met Iran’s envoy Yousef Esmaeilzadeh on Wednesday to discuss energy cooperation and the advancement of bilateral ties. “Pleased to meet Iranian Ambassador t...

By Sam Beltran

Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting Iran

Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn't been weakened enough by the monthlong US-led bombing campaign, according to US, Gulf and Israeli officials.

By FRANCE24

Eylon Levy on the race to eliminate the Iranian threat

The former Israeli government spokesman explains why earlier efforts to diplomatically contain Tehran’s nuclear ambitions failed

By Carson Jerema

Trump eyes Iran war exit, may attend SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing

Trump claims Iran has asked for ceasefire: ‘Will consider when Strait of Hormuz is open’

Trump said he would consider the proposal when the Strait of Hormuz is open, free and clear.

Bahrain circulates revised UN Hormuz draft, drops binding enforcement - The Straits Times

Bahrain circulates revised UN Hormuz draft, drops binding enforcement  The Straits Times

Iran's new leader has asked for a ceasefire, Trump says

Iran's new leader has just asked the United States for a ceasefire, US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday.

Disruptions to air travel due to Iran war predicted to begin in early May as Trump claims ‘Iran has asked for ceasefire’

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Trump's Big "Iran Wants Ceasefire" Claim And A "Blast To Stone Age" Warning

Trump Says Iran Has Asked For Ceasefire, But "Will Blast It Into Oblivion" Till Hormuz Free

Trump says securing Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us' - 毎日新聞

Trump says securing Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us'  毎日新聞

Philippines seeks safe passage for oil in Iran meeting

Manila has requested that Iran formally designate the Philippines as a 'non-hostile country' and ensure safe passage for PH-flagged vessels and oil shipments.

Malaysia ships not paying any toll to pass Strait of Hormuz, government says - The Jakarta Post

Malaysia ships not paying any toll to pass Strait of Hormuz, government says  The Jakarta Post

White House says Trump to give address on Iran Wednesday night - Arab News

White House says Trump to give address on Iran Wednesday night  Arab News

Trump says Iranian president wants ceasefire

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran has asked for a ceasefire but that the United States would only consider this once the Strait of Hormuz is clear for shipping. The post Trump says Iranian president wants ceasefire appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

From Hormuz to Damascus, Ankara: New routes for regional oil, gas being explored - rudaw.net

From Hormuz to Damascus, Ankara: New routes for regional oil, gas being explored  rudaw.net

Strait of Hormuz will reopen ‘automatically’, says Trump - Qatar Tribune

Strait of Hormuz will reopen ‘automatically’, says Trump  Qatar Tribune

‘Nazi and Fascist thinking’: Iran blasts US invoking 2,000-year-old war - PressTV

‘Nazi and Fascist thinking’: Iran blasts US invoking 2,000-year-old war  PressTV