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More than 3,400 Iranians killed in war - as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Iranian gunboats fire on tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, UK military says

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre says two gunboats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it had reimposed restrictions on the vital waterway.

Euronews

‘Trust Trump, not panicans’: Donald pushes ‘the peace president’ image after 'reopening' Hormuz

Donald Trump declared himself "The Peace President," claiming to have settled eight wars while simultaneously issuing stern warnings of military action against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail. He highlighted potential progress in West Asia, including a reported ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, though Iran disputed claims about the Strait of…

The Times of India

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Netanyahu shocked by Trump's post on Lebanon? Report claims Israel asked US for clarification

United States President Donald Trump has declared Israel is prohibited from conducting further airstrikes in Lebanon. This statement surprised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Iran announced it is reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. This move signals potential progress in broader United States-Iran diplomacy. Despite the ceasefire,…

The Times of India

Trump slams NATO claiming it offered to help clear Strait of Hormuz after he declared it open: ‘We never needed them’

Earlier Friday, President Trump declared that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened, though Iran said the opening would only last as long as the ceasefire in Lebanon

The Independent UK

Netanyahu Caught Off Guard by Trump's Lebanon Ceasefire Declaration, Report Reveals

Trump's social media directive banning Israeli military actions in Lebanon contradicts a ceasefire agreement, causing diplomatic confusion and urgent clarifications from the White House.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Caught Lying Again: Iran Rejects His Strait of Hormuz Statement and Lebanon Faces Fatal Strikes

US President Donald Trump's claims about agreements with Iran and Israel were contradicted by officials, highlighting discrepancies and the need for responsible journalism.

International Business Times UK

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Dow Rises 868 Points Amid Gulf Ceasefire: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators are celebrating a Middle East peace worked out through the diplomatic channels of social media.

Kiplinger

Trump shocked Netanyahu with post declaring Lebanon strikes "prohibited"

Trump's post suggested he was giving Israel an order it had no choice but to obey.

Axios

Trump's Iran Deal Looks a Lot Like the Previous Ones He Hated

What exactly was the point of killing thousands of people and destroying the world economy?

Reason

Iran and White House say the Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open.’ But it definitely remains closed—at least for now

Iran remains unwilling to give up its control over the Strait of Hormuz for now.

Fortune

The truce in Lebanon is key to ending the wider Iran war, but challenges remain

A truce took hold Friday between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, providing relief on both sides of the border and an opening for Iran and the United States to reach a deal to end the wider war

The Independent UK

Iran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ but sounds warning on US blockade

Iran’s parliamentary speaker says strait could close again if US blockade continues, but Trump says it will remain in place until ‘transaction’ with Tehran is complete

The Guardian - UK

Oil's well that ends well? Trump claims nuke deal with Iran to end Hormuz horror

TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Iran has agreed to give up its enriched uranium and reopen the Strait of Hormuz - in return for unspecified rewards and concessions, according to reports.

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The Mary Sue

Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire claiming he solved a 10th war: ‘does it count if he helped start it?’

President Donald Trump just announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, claiming it as the 10th war he has solved. The deal follows a meeting between the two nations’ ambassadors in Washington in their first high-level talks since 1993. But the timing and Trump’s involvement have raised eyebrows, especially…

Radio France Internationale

Iran’s ambassador to France backs Lebanon truce, tells RFI ‘we prefer dialogue’

Iran has welcomed a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, calling it a chance to reduce tensions after months of conflict. Tehran's ambassador to France, Mohammad Amin Nejad, told RFI his country supports dialogue with Washington and insists its nuclear programme is peaceful, while leaving the door open to…

The Independent UK

‘Enough is enough’: Trump says Israel ‘not allowed’ to bomb Lebanon any more

Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed more than 2,000 people and displaced a million since hostilities reopened at the start of March

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump claims to have ended a 10th war – but will the Lebanon ceasefire hold?

Lasting peace depends on resolving a border dispute dating back to 2000 and dealing with Hezbollah’s weapons

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The Conversation

Why the ceasefire in Lebanon is unlikely to change much on the ground

Following direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials, a ten-day ceasefire has been agreed between the two countries. It is currently unclear whether Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group that has been fighting Israel in southern Lebanon since early March, has agreed to observe the temporary cessation of hostilities.

The Independent UK

Trump tells Israel ‘enough is enough’ while announcing ‘nuclear dust’ mission

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The Times of India

Donald Trump says Israel ‘prohibited’ from bombing Lebanon; vows 'appropriate' handling of Hezbollah

Donald Trump announced the US has prohibited Israel from bombing Lebanon, stating strikes will cease. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue efforts to dismantle Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire. UN observers noted no airstrikes but reported Israeli artillery shelling in southern Lebanon.

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Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz for Commercial Shipping Amid Ceasefire; Trump Responds

Iran has announced the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels, signaling a temporary easing of regional tensions following recent ceasefire agreements.

International Business Times UK

Global Oil Prices Collapse as Iran Flashes Green Light at Hormuz, but Trump Refuses to Blink on Naval Blockade

Oil prices plunged after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open to commercial shipping during the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire, while Donald Trump insisted the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain

International Business Times

Iranian Foreign Minister Announces Reopening Of Strait Of Hormuz For 'Remaining Period Of Ceasefire' But Says Coordination Is Needed

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open for the remaining period" of the ceasefire with the U.S. following the one announced between Lebanon and Israel.

The Times of India

'Ready for business': Trump says Hormuz open but US blockade on Iran continues

Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial vessels. This decision is linked to a ceasefire in Lebanon. The passage will be open for the remaining truce period on a coordinated route. Previously, Iran had restricted passage to certain vessels. A separate US-Iran ceasefire is also…

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