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Shipping begins moving through Strait of Hormuz
Marine data shows vessels beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz on April 9, a day after the ceasefire, but Iran is pushing ahead with toll plans regardless.
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Did America just hand the Gulf to Russia?
The Iran war has turned Russia from a sanctioned energy pariah into an indispensable supplier for half the planet. With Urals crude at 13-year highs and sanctioned LNG going at 40% discounts, Moscow may be the war's real winner.
Iranian hackers leak personal photos of former Israeli military chief
The Handala Hack Team has leaked photographs and videos from former IDF Chief of Staff General Herzi Halevi's electronic devices, uploading the material to Telegram and other social media platforms.
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Russia emerges as 'strategic energy partner' for Global South thanks to Iran
Russian oil hit a 13-year high before the ceasefire as Moscow pivots to "strategic energy partner" for the Global South. Kremlin says it is fielding "an enormous number" of requests for energy supplies as trade flows shift.
Trump warns US forces will remain in place around Iran until 'real agreement' is complied with
Trump warns all US military forces will remain deployed around Iran until the ceasefire agreement is fully met, threatening that otherwise "the shootin' starts." He says Iran must not pursue nuclear weapons and Hormuz must stay open.
Beirut’s repeated destruction: How illegal weapons have devastated Lebanon’s capital.
The modern history of Beirut is a chain of tragic ruptures that transformed the "Pearl of the East" from a radiant centre of commerce, culture. It is a city that pays the price of other people's wars.
US-Europe relations strains bring Nato alliance close to breaking point
The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine. Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure.
US public opinion turns sharply against Israel and Netanyahu, Pew says
Americans’ views of Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, have grown markedly more negative over the past four years, with disapproval now spanning age groups and widening across political divides.
COMMENT: Should the ceasefire fail, we could expect a ‘digital Hormuz’ scenario
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have collectively attracted hundreds of billions of dollars in technology investment, transforming themselves from hydrocarbon exporters to AI powerhouses. It could all unravel if peace is fleeting.
UAE demands Iran be held 'fully liable' for damages missiles and drones attacks
The UAE says Iran fired 2,819 missiles and drones at the country over 40 days and demands Tehran be held fully liable for damages. Abu Dhabi seeks clarification on the ceasefire and calls for unconditional reopening of Hormuz.
Iran accuses US of violating three clauses of 10-point framework before Islamabad talks begin
Iran accuses the US of violating three clauses of its 10-point framework before Islamabad talks begin, citing continued Israeli operations in Lebanon, an airspace breach and denial of its right to uranium enrichment.
Beirut’s safe zones are gone as Israel targets beyond Hezbollah’s strongholds
For years, Beirut lived by an unspoken rule: war has its boundaries. The southern suburbs of the capital, traditional Hezbollah strongholds would burn, frontlines would shift, but parts of the city remained off limits for attacks.
Ukraine’s hope for a peace deal with Russia rekindled by Iran ceasefire
Ukraine’s hopes for restarting peace talks with Russia have been rekindled after a two-week ceasefire deal in Iran was agreed on April 7.
Oman rules out transit fees in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire proposal
Oman has said it will not impose the $2mn transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz that were part of the two-week ceasefire deal agreed on April 7, reaffirming its adherence to longstanding international agreements.
Iran ceasefire begins but Netanyahu strikes Beirut as war in Lebanon intensifies
A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran officially came into effect on April 8, but Israel ignore the deal and launched the biggest missile strike across the country since hostilities began.
IDF conducts largest strikes in Lebanon since start of war
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed it had conducted its broadest attack against Hezbollah in Lebanon since the start of the ongoing war.
TEHRAN BLOG: Ceasefire brings quiet relief to Iran, but few believe it will hold
Iranians remain split in the early hours of the two-week ceasefire between their government and US and Israel on the otherside, but as things stand any return to normality is better than nothing.
UAE, Kuwait intercept Iranian drones targeting oil and energy infrastructure
Kuwait says its air defences dealt with 28 Iranian drones since 8am, with strikes causing significant damage to oil infrastructure, power stations and water desalination plants in the south of the country.
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Saudi Arabia welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
Saudi Arabia welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire and praises Pakistan's mediation by PM Sharif and Field Marshal Munir.
UK's Starmer welcomes US-Israel-Iran ceasefire
Starmer welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire and heads to the Gulf for talks on permanently reopening the Strait of Hormuz.