How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies

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Short positions rise sharply as traders eye economic fallout from Iran war

US ceasefire allows negotiations on Iran’s ‘workable’ 10-point plan

Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire paves the way for negotiations on Iran's 10-point plan.

European stocks set to soar after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

European stocks are expected to open sharply higher on Wednesday following news of the U.S. and Iran's ceasefire deal.

Madness or bluster? Trump’s apocalyptic language raises key questions

The president who yearned for a Nobel Peace Prize and once revelled in the appearance of solving conflicts turned to the language of annihilation as he struggled to find a resolution to his war of choice in Iran. US President Donald Trump’s latest threat over the Iran war hit a new extreme on Tuesday as he warned “A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again”, if Iran failed to make a deal that included reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Republican president’s...

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Iran war: US, Israel, Tehran agree two-week ceasefire

Donald Trump has pulled back from threats to destroy Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. Iran's foreign minister has said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen. Follow DW.

Iran portraying ceasefire as 'victory against the United States and Israel'

Reporting from Tehran FRANCE 24’s Reza Sayah says Iranian state media is portraying the ceasefire agreement as a “victory against the United States and Israel”. Despite the heavy losses inflicted by massive strikes, the assassination of top leaders, civilian deaths, destruction of infrastructure, “the Islamic Republic is still standing,” says Sayah. “For Iran, survival was always a victory,” he notes.

By FRANCE24

Iran-US war latest: Trump claims ‘total victory’ after reaching two-week ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Israel backs ceasefire deal but says it 'does not include Lebanon', while Iran-linked militias also say they will halt fighting

By Jane Dalton,Alisha Rahaman Sarkar and Rachel Dobkin

Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports

Can Tehran charge toll fee in Strait of Hormuz? What international law says

Iran's proposal to levy transit fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route, is emerging as a new flashpoint. This move, aimed at generating revenue and exerting geopolitical leverage, challenges international maritime law and could disrupt global trade, pushing energy markets into uncertainty. Nations like India have rejected the idea.

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US-Iran war: Joe Kent warns Israel could ‘sabotage’ ceasefire deal, ‘The last thing we need is…’

Joe Kent noted in a video message that it is important to make sure that “Israelis do not sabotage” the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.

'Victory for the US,' claims WH Press Secretary Leavitt, as world reacts to Iran ceasefire

"From the very beginning of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump estimated this would be a 4-6 week operation," Leavitt said. Countries like Pakistan, Australia, and Egypt welcomed the agreement.

US lawmakers divided over Trump’s Iran ceasefire, reflecting unease over Washington’s foreign policy

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday drew sharply contrasting reactions from US lawmakers, reflecting deep partisan and ideological divisions in Washington. Democrats largely framed the move as a belated attempt to avoid a worsening conflict. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said he was “glad Trump backed off and is desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp from his ridiculous bluster”. New Hamps...

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HD Hyundai backs partners with materials, funding amid war risks

HD Hyundai said Wednesday it will supply key shipbuilding materials to small and medium-sized partner companies to help ease production disruptions stemming from the US-Iran conflict. The support includes ethylene used for steel cutting and base materials for marine coatings. The company plans to secure 2,000 tons of ethylene through HD Hyundai Chemical and begin supplying it from May upon request. It is also reviewing plans to provide xylene for paint production through HD Hyundai Oilbank. In a

By The Korea Herald

Relief as Trump pulls back at eleventh hour

The day started with a social media post that sent shockwaves around the world. Here was a sitting president of the most powerful country on earth threatening to wipe out Iran.

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will help with the buildup of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump on Tuesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the strait or face attacks on its civilian infrastructure. Trump said the […]

'Back To Stone Ages' To 'Golden Age': Trump's Stark Shift In Tone In Iran War

Global airline body chief says jet fuel supply could take months to recover after Hormuz reopening

The head of the International Air Transport Association said it could take months for fuel supply to recover after disruptions to refining capacity in the Middle East.

Asian markets surge as Trump’s 'double-sided ceasefire' reopens Strait of Hormuz

Iran pledges to reopen Strait of Hormuz as last-minute ceasefire pulls world back from brink

Iran has agreed to restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and halt its counter-attacks under a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, reached less than two hours before Donald Trump’s deadline for devastating strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure was set to expire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran would cease hostilities and guarantee […]

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Israel backs temporary US-Iran ceasefire but says it does not include Lebanon

Israel’s statement contradicts an earlier announcement by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has acted as a mediator in the conflict.

US Scientists Crack Superconductor Code - Zero Energy Loss Moves Closer To Reality

US Scientists Crack Superconductor Code - Zero Energy Loss Moves Closer To Reality Authored by Prabhat Ranjan Mishra via Interesting Engineering, Researchers in the United States have unlocked secrets of high-temperature superconductors. Small differences in how atoms are arranged in a crystalline lattice can strongly affect superconductivity. (Representational image) Wildpixel/Charles Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have discov...

By Tyler Durden

Strait of Hormuz: experts warn that the decalcification in fuel prices will be delayed

The ceasefire is temporary, lasting two weeks, while uncertainty and transport delays may lengthen the time until the price reduction at the pump is seen, say The post Strait of Hormuz: experts warn that the decalcification in fuel prices will be delayed appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire, Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible

U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure.

By Abubakar Ibrahim