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BIZARRE: 3 - What They Never Told You

TEHRAN - The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to a deal that would end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the global oil market.

Bangkok Post

All we know about the latest draft US-Iran peace deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US secretary of state Marco Rubio said ‘significant progress’ made on draft peace deal with Iran on Sunday

The Independent UK

How realistic is threat of Iran charging to use internet cables under strait of Hormuz?

Plan floated in Iranian media to extract revenues from US tech firms would rely on intimidation and is legally dubious

The Guardian - UK

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Stocks Pressured by a Rebound in Crude Prices and Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.57%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.28%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Iranian Media Says U.S. Offered Temporary Waiver On Oil Sanctions Against Tehran

Iranian outlet Tasnim reported that the U.S. offered an interim waiver on oil sanctions against the country.

International Business Times

Stocks Mixed as Crude Oil Prices and Bond Yields Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.25%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.10%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf appointed to oversee ties with China: Media

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who recently emerged as a chief negotiator in talks with the United States, has been appointed to oversee relations with China, Iranian media reported on Sunday. "Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has recently been appointed as a special representative of the Islamic republic of Iran for…

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Iran eyes fees on Hormuz internet cables as new lever against the West

IRGC-linked media have called on Tehran to impose fees on submarine cables through the Strait of Hormuz and monitor global data traffic, citing claimed sovereignty over the waterway.

Euronews

IRGC-linked media outlines plan to tax and control undersea internet cables in the Hormuz Strait — Iran's mouthpiece calls for a cut of $10 trillion of transactions that pulse through the cables daily

The oil and shipping choke point of the Strait of Hormuz looks set to become a digital pressure point with internet cabling under threat.

Tom’s Hardware

Trump to Axios: "I don't like" Iran's peace plan response

The U.S. hoped for a sign a deal was getting close. Trump's reaction suggests the opposite.

Axios

Iran's Push for Fees on the World's Internet Cables Turns the Strait of Hormuz Into a 20% Global Traffic Weapon

Iran plans to charge fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to leverage this digital bottleneck for revenue and political influence.

International Business Times

Iran offers strait deal, Trump says he's not satisfied

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will review a new Iranian peace proposal, but cast doubt over its prospects as he left open the possibility of future attacks on Iran.

Radio France Internationale

Iranian soccer chief ‘denied entry into Canada’ for Fifa event weeks before World Cup

Iranian soccer chief, Mehdi Taj, was reportedly denied entry into Canada for a Fifa event in Vancouver this week

The Independent UK

Israeli strike kills paramedic, says Lebanese Red Cross – as it happened

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The Times of India

Truce on edge: Iran may walk out of US ceasefire deal amid Israel’s Lebanon offensive

Iran has warned it could pull out of its fragile two-week ceasefire with the United States if Israeli strikes on Hezbollah continue, signalling a rapid deterioration in an already shaky truce agreed only days ago.

The Independent UK

One crew member rescued after US F-15 shot down over Iran while search continues for other pilot: report

A search-and-rescue operation is underway for the second pilot

Euronews

Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, reportedly after request from Tehran

Speaking at a Cabinet meeting earlier on Thursday, Trump denied he was desperate for a deal to end the war, insisting that Tehran was keen to come to the table.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 falls as Iran responds to US proposals

Stocks fell on Thursday amid uncertainty around talks between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East.

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The Independent UK

Iran threatens to seize control of another key strait in Red Sea if Trump launches ground invasion

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have so far not entered the war despite ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

The Times of India

'Fake news': Iranian Speaker says Trump's talk claims aimed at manipulating oil markets

Iran has denied holding any negotiations with the United States, labeling Trump's claims of "very good and productive conversations" as "fake news" intended to manipulate oil markets. Tehran insists no talks are underway and that such statements are a tactic to escape a difficult situation, while Trump announced a temporary…

The Times of India

US, Israel strike Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility again; no radiation leak reported

The United States and Israel conducted fresh strikes on Iran's Natanz uranium-enrichment facility, escalating ongoing hostilities. Iranian officials confirmed the attack, stating there were no immediate radioactive leaks, while vowing to rebuild the infrastructure. The IAEA previously warned of potential radiological release risks from such strikes.

Latin Times

Iran Puts Amazon, Google and Other Tech Firms on Target List as 'Enemy Technology Infrastructure'

Iran has identified assets belonging to major U.S. technology companies across the Middle East as potential targets, according to a list published by the Iranian news agency Tasnim, which has ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Euronews

Iran says it will attack 17 American tech companies in Middle East by April 1

A new warning in Farsi from the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps account says they will be targeting 17 American tech companies, including Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, Nvidia and Palantir.

The Times of India

'Legitimate targets': Iran issues warning to US tech firms including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia

Iran has warned US tech companies that their offices and infrastructure could become targets as regional conflict escalates. The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency published a list of locations, including cloud services from Google and Microsoft, allegedly used for military purposes. Iran also threatened to target economic centers and banks linked…

The Conversation

Iran’s divided media landscape makes getting information during wartime even harder

From brutal crackdowns on nationwide protests in January, to Israel and the United States’ recent strikes, Iran has been in the international spotlight for weeks. Reporting on Iran is challenging, both from inside the country and from outside. During periods of unrest and political turmoil, it becomes even harder and…

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