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The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Oil prices rise and stocks fall as investors wary of ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire

Experts said doubts about the stability of the deal in the Middle East were showing up in investor sentiment.

Evening Standard

Ceasefire deal without Lebanon risks destabilising whole region – Cooper

It comes as an Iranian official said his country sent a message to the US by closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

Evening Standard

No ‘Dalali’, no voice: Jaishankar’s snark can’t steal Islamabad’s ceasefire limelight

Israel has bombed Lebanon despite a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, putting a fragile Pakistan-brokered truce in West Asia at risk. After the no-holds-barred Israeli bombing that killed over 100 people, Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz once more.

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Karoline Leavitt Experiences 'Embarrassing Moment' When Asked Who Controls Strait of Hormuz - Dodged the Question Twice Before Pivoting

Karoline Leavitt avoids answering who controls the Strait of Hormuz during a White House briefing, raising questions about the ceasefire with Iran.

International Business Times UK

Nato ‘very disappointing’, says Trump, in fresh attack ahead of Rutte speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

We are already in a World War—and it won’t end soon: Ray Dalio

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The Times of India

Lebanon Declares National Mourning Day as Death Toll From Israeli Attacks Reaches 254 on Deadliest Day of 2026 Conflict

Explore the 2026 Lebanon conflict as Israeli airstrikes result in 254 deaths, escalating regional tensions and a humanitarian crisis. Learn about the ceasefire exclusions and stay updated on the latest news.

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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

The Independent UK

‘They will not get my vote this year’: Birmingham focus group shows shift from Labour support

Previous Labour voters in Yardley discuss issues including cost of living, public services and the Iran war

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve not had proper food for days’: migrant workers leave India’s cities as Iran war fuel crisis deepens

Gas shortages and rising food prices mean many who came to the capital for work cannot afford to eat. Going home is now their only option

The Guardian - UK

Yvette Cooper insists Iran cannot toll Strait of Hormuz and slams Trump’s comments

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The Independent UK

Starmer says talks with Gulf leaders have reinforced sense Iran war ceasefire is ‘fragile’ – as it happened

Prime minister has been in talks with Saudi crown prince and UAE president today

The Guardian - UK

Iran to Charge $1‑Per‑Barrel Toll for Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Iran is reportedly set to demand tolls in cryptocurrency from shipping companies for passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, signaling a tightening of control over the vital waterway despite a recent two-week ceasefire with the United States.

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Newsletter: NATO holds after Rutte-Trump talks amid fragile ceasefire with Iran

Also in this newsletter: After US-Iran ceasefire deal, Europe faces tough questions.

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The Times of India

Ceasefire at risk: Iran closes Strait of 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.

The Guardian - UK

Strait of Hormuz not open, Abu Dhabi’s oil chief says as crude prices rise

Uncertainty over US-Iran ceasefire pushes price of Brent crude towards $100 a barrel

The Independent UK

Iran war briefing: Tehran warns of ‘new cards on the battlefield’

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The Times of India

Was Lebanon part of ceasefire deal or not? How Pakistan may have muddled US-Iran truce

A ceasefire between the US and Iran is shrouded in confusion, with sharp disagreements over its scope, particularly regarding Lebanon. While the US insists the truce is limited to Iran, Pakistan and Iran suggest a broader agreement. This ambiguity, coupled with continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon and differing US negotiation…

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Radio France Internationale

France warns Lebanon must not be ‘scapegoat’ after Israeli strikes

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday called for Lebanon not to be used as a "scapegoat" after Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed 182 people and wounded 890, according to reports by Lebanese health authorities.

The Independent UK

Iran shouldn’t be allowed to ‘hijack’ Strait of Hormuz, Cooper warns

Foreign secretary says she is ‘deeply troubled’ by Israel’s continuing strikes on Lebanon as fragile US-Iran ceasefire comes under strain

Evening Standard

Stop attacks on Lebanon, Britain tells Israel amid fragile ceasefire as it warns Tehran not to 'hijack' Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also told Tehran to stop ‘hijacking’ the Strait of Hormuz as the truce between the US and Iran was hanging by a thread

The Independent UK

Trump threatens ‘bigger, better, stronger’ attacks if Iran doesn’t make ‘real’ agreement

President Trump even claimed that the US military is ‘looking forward, actually, to its next conquest’

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth snaps at ‘rude’ NBC reporter during Iran war press conference

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth scolded an NBC reporter during a press conference on Wednesday (8 April) when she asked about Iranian missiles.

Euronews

Oil pushes past $97 again as markets eye ceasefire doubts

Oil clawed back above $97 a barrel Thursday as investors bet the US-Iran ceasefire will not last, and the near-shut Strait of Hormuz is doing little to convince them otherwise.

The Times of India

Middle East peace push: Iranian delegation to arrive in Pakistan for high-level talks

An Iranian delegation is arriving in Pakistan for high-level talks based on a 10-point framework, while a US delegation led by Vice-President JD Vance is also set to engage in negotiations. These diplomatic efforts follow a US-announced ceasefire, though hostilities persist in Lebanon, with Iran alleging violations.

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