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Apr

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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again as Israel ramps up strikes in Lebanon, leaving ceasefire on the brink

Tehran: The two-week ceasefire announced on Tuesday between the United States and Iran has come under strain as Tehran has reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz once more. According to the Iranian state outlet Islamic Republic News Agency, the decision came after Israel escalated its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon. US President Donald Trump clarified that such a move was "not included" in the ceasefire agreement. As reported by IRNA, Iran has stopped the movement of oil tankers in the critical waterway following Israeli strikes which has once again ignited renewed concerns over vital global energy passages. Israeli operations continue…

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Apr

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At least 89 killed, more than 700 wounded in Israel’s attacks on Lebanon: Lebanese Health Ministry

Beirut: Lebanon's health ministry on Wednesday said at least 89 people have been killed and 700 wounded in Israel's midday strikes in Beirut. The development comes as Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon's health ministry said at least 89 people were killed and 700 were wounded. Lebanon was not included in the deal: Trump US President Donald Trump told PBS News Hour that Lebanon was not included in the deal because of the Lebanese militant Hezbollah…

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Trump warns of 50 per cent tariffs on nations supplying weapons to Iran: ‘There will be no exclusions…’

Washington: Just hours after a two-week ceasefire was announced in the ongoing West Asia confrontation involving Iran, US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to any country supplying military equipment to Tehran. He declared that such nations would face a 50 per cent tariff on all goods shipped to the United States. The directive was announced through a post on Truth Social, where Trump emphasised that the measure would be applied "effective immediately" without "exclusions or exemptions." "A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of…

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Apr

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Iran demands $1 per barrel on oil passing Strait of Hormuz, payment to be made in cryptocurrency

Tehran: Two vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time after Iran agreed to reopen the crucial shipping lane under a ceasefire arrangement, maritime monitoring firm Marine Traffic said on Wednesday. “The Greek-owned bulk carrier NJ Earth crossed the Strait at 08:44 UTC, while the Liberia-flagged Daytona Beach transited earlier at 06:59 UTC, shortly after departing Bandar Abbas at 05:28 UTC”, Marine Traffic said on X. Here's what Araghchi said on Hormuz  The development comes an overnight ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran for a two-week ceasefire. During this time, the movement through the Strait “will…

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Apr

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US-Iran ceasefire: Pete Hegseth claims ‘decisive US military victory’, asserts President Trump ‘made history’

Washington: Hours after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued a series of strong statements, asserting that the American leadership had gained a clear upper hand in the conflict. His comments came amid intense global scrutiny following the sudden halt in hostilities announced by US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said President Trump had taken an unprecedented step during a moment of extreme crisis. "President Trump's decisions in the last few hours before the ceasefire 'created history' and changed the course of the war," Hegseth added. 'Iran's destiny is…

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Apr

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Timeline of what happened in Washington ahead of US-Iran ceasefire in West Asia war

Washington: The United States and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire agreement which offers a brief pause in tensions across the Strait of Hormuz and the wider region. The announcement drew widespread support from world leaders who underlined that a lasting peace would require sustained dialogue. Uncertainty persisted on Wednesday as both sides appeared to communicate contrasting interpretations of the truce. Fresh attacks cast shadow on the truce Soon after the ceasefire was declared, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported incoming missiles, while Kuwait said its forces responded to drone activity. Iran also claimed that one of its oil refineries…

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Apr

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Missiles hit UAE, Kuwait, Iran claims Lavan Island attacked: Why did the ceasefire fail to stop attacks?

Tehran: Hours after a ceasefire was announced between US and Iran in the ongoing war, an oil refinery on Iran's Lavan Island came under attack, Iranian state television reported. The report said that firefighters were working to contain the blaze but no one had been hurt. However, it did not say who launched the attack. In another development, the United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday afternoon that its air defenses were firing at an incoming Iranian missile barrage. The announcement came hours after Iran, the US and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire in the war. However, the UAE did not…

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Apr

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Crude oil prices plunge by USD 18 per barrel as US-Iran announce two-week ceasefire

Washington: Oil prices dropped sharply, and US stock futures rose after President Donald Trump said he would delay his threat of devastating attacks as the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire for two weeks, provided the Iranians allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Futures for US crude oil fell 18% to about USD 92.60, while Brent crude oil futures declined around 6% to USD 103.40. Despite the drop, both prices remain significantly higher than their levels at the start of the war. Meanwhile, futures for the S&P 500 climbed 2.4%. Trump also said that Iran has…

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How China played a key behind-the-scenes role in the US-Iran ceasefire

New Delhi: Donald Trump had admitted that it was China that brought Iran to the negotiating table to broker a ceasefire deal with the US to pause the 38-day-long bloodied conflict in West Asia.  Speaking to AFP when asked if China was involved in reaching a truce, Trump said, "I hear, yes", making Beijing once again the talking point amid the conflict.  While much has been reported about China's role and activities in the unfolding geopolitical situation in West Asia, the country's leadership has not publicly put out much in terms of reactions or involvement. China's role in US-Iran ceasefire…

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Protesters gather outside White House seeking Trump’s removal after ceasefire announcement | Video

Washington: A massive protest has erupted outside the White House after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week halt to attacks on Iran. Protesters have called for Trump’s removal, accusing him of ‘war crimes’ and condemning what they describe as US ‘cruelty’ around the world. "We are out here tonight because we cannot stand what is going on. We cannot wait till the elections... What's happening in this country needs to stop now. The cruelty, happening not only in this country but also by this country around the world, the war crimes that this president has done from that White…

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