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The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Stocks surge and oil tumbles amid US-Iran ceasefire

The FTSE 100 closed up 260.09 points, 2.5%, at 10,608.88.

Evening Standard

White House, pressed on threat to destroy Iran, stresses ‘results’

The White House struggled Wednesday to explain and defend President Donald Trump’s threat to end Iranian civilization, with his top spokesperson crediting his tough talk with fostering a fragile two-week ceasefire deal already being tested in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon. Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, was peppered…

Roll Call

Iran Moves to Tighten Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Iran is seeking to assert greater control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz during a delicate two-week ceasefire, introducing a controversial proposal that could reshape maritime transit in the region. The plan involves mandatory monitoring of all vessels and an unusual requirement for oil tankers to pay transit fees…

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What Tuesday’s elections tell us about the ‘blue wave’ coming — and why Trump should be worried

ANALYSIS: The special election in MAGA stalwart-turned-Trump-foe Marjorie Taylor Greene’s old district spells trouble for the president — even though a Republican won, Eric Garcia writes. And Wisconsin spells even more trouble for Republicans

The Independent UK

Strait of Hormuz: How Trump gave Iran a weapon deadlier than any nuke

A recent conflict has shifted control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran may now charge transit fees for ships passing through. This follows a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. The situation signals a significant change in regional maritime control. Global oil trade routes are impacted by these developments.

The Times of India

Things aren’t getting better as yet for Republicans

ANALYSIS — Just a few months ago, Republican strategists expressed some optimism about their party’s midterm fortunes. Gas prices were falling, the stock market was surging and tax refunds were imminent. But President Donald Trump’s war with Iran has at least stalled that momentum, and he’s at risk of being…

Roll Call

Vance says Israel offered to restrain strikes in Lebanon during U.S.-Iran talks

Vance said there's a "legitimate misunderstanding" between the U.S. and Iran regarding the ceasefire in Lebanon.

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Multiple airstrikes hit Beirut, emergency crews respond to fires

Multiple Israeli strikes hit Beirut shortly after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced, sending smoke over the city.

Euronews

Trump slammed by George Clooney for threatening to wipe out Iran: ‘That’s a war crime’

The ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ star says the president has crossed the ‘line of decency’

The Independent UK

The Iran crisis is far from over – instead we are entering a new and uncertain phase

The ceasefire is welcome but fragile. Friday’s talks in Islamabad must address Iran’s nuclear programme and avoid sidelining the rest of the region, says Sanam Vakil of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK

Israel Reportedly Unhappy About Not Being Included In Ceasefire Talks With Iran

Israel was unhappy about the fact that it was excluded from ceasefire talks with Iran, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Delta CEO braces flyers for higher fares amid surge in oil prices tied to Iran war

Airline projected a $2bn increase in fuel costs this quarter amid volatility in oil markets sparked by the war

The Guardian - US

Crude Prices Plummet on US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -17.10 (-15.14%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.3070 (-9.29%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today, with crude sliding to a 1.5-week low and gasoline falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices plunged today after the...

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Israel launches heaviest ever strikes on Lebanon killing more than ‘250 people and injuring over 1,000’

The strikes came just hours after a two-week truce between the US and Iran was announced, which the Israeli prime minister insisted did not include Lebanon

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French former detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris return home after more than 3 years in Iran

French former detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have returned to France after more than three years of detention in Iran

International Business Times UK

UK House Prices Drop Below £300K — But Buying A Home Is Still Out Of Reach For Many

Halifax says UK house prices fell 0.5% in March to £299,677 ($383,000), the first drop of 2026, as the Iran conflict drove mortgage rates higher.

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s Iran threats: ‘The most dangerous episode of the Celebrity Apprentice yet’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s threat ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ hours before a ceasefire

The Independent UK

Justice Department says Pam Bondi won’t appear at Epstein hearing after Trump fired her

Ousted attorney general won’t comply with congressional subpoena because she is no longer in office, DOJ says

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Iran Conflict: The Chilling 'Trap' Prediction For Donald Trump Following The Ceasefire

The US-Iran ceasefire brings hope for peace, but a chilling prediction warns of a strategic "trap" for Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Trump says Strait of Hormuz toll could be ‘joint venture’ after Iran ceasefire

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'This Is Not Our War': How King Charles Is Walking Into Washington While the UK Snubs America's Iran Policy

King Charles III will travel to Washington in late April to address Congress and attend a White House state banquet, even as the UK distances itself from America's war in Iran with the blunt line that 'this is not our war'.

Fortune

$1.5 trillion relief rally erupts on Wall Street after Trump hits pause on Iran strikes

After weeks of tense brinkmanship, a tenuous truce was all traders needed.

The Independent UK

In a very telling press briefing, Pete Hegseth said the quiet part out loud on the Iran ceasefire

ANALYSIS: Defense secretary’s claims about the ‘president of peace’ and US strategy during ceasefire negotiations let slip some very interesting tidbits about the regime in Iran — and about what ‘boots on the ground’ actually means to this administration, reports Holly Baxter

The Times of India

Strait of Hormuz toll? Iran to demand crypto payment from shipping firms - report

Under the proposed system, tankers would be required to share cargo details via email before being assigned a transit fee, reportedly set at $1 per barrel. Payments would be made in digital currencies. “Once the email arrives and Iran completes its assessment, vessels are given a few seconds to pay…

Barchart

Easing Geopolitical Tensions Push Stocks Sharply Higher

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +2.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +2.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.52%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +2.17%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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