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Ceasefire brings relief to financial markets – but it is far from absolute

Situation still volatile as Tehran and Washington issue conflicting messages about opening of Hormuz channel

The Guardian - UK

'China made its own efforts': Beijing on US-Iran ceasefire after Trump credits it for talks

China has confirmed its "own efforts" to broker a ceasefire between the US and Iran, a move echoed by President Trump who credited Beijing with bringing Tehran to the negotiating table. Following a two-week pause in hostilities, diplomatic outreach by China, including extensive talks and a peace initiative with Pakistan,…

The Times of India

US desperate for ceasefire? Trump forced Pakistan to broker temporary truce with Iran

For weeks, the Trump administration relied on Pakistan to act as an intermediary, urging it to persuade Iran to agree to a pause in hostilities that would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad’s role as a Muslim-majority neighbour was seen as key to making the proposal acceptable…

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‘In no way do we trust America’: Iranians react to two-week ceasefire

Sudden pause in destructive war launched by US and Israel prompts mixed feelings in Tehran

The Guardian - UK

Will shipping in the strait of Hormuz – and oil prices – return to normal?

Analysts say doubts over stability of the ceasefire and damage to production sites mean the energy crisis is far from over

The Guardian - 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

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

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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

The Independent UK

In a war with no winners, Netanyahu looks like the biggest loser

As Iran and US agree fragile ceasefire, Israel’s conflict has turned out to be a bust and, say opponents, ‘a political disaster’

The Guardian - UK

Trump says charging countries to use Strait of Hormuz could be ‘joint venture’ with Iran: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’

Iran wants to keep charging commercial ships to pass through the waterway - a move that could be in breach international law but could reportedly rake in millions of dollars

The Independent UK

Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire after US and Tehran agree to two-week pause

Defense secretary spoke to reporters in first press briefing since Trump announced ceasefire deal after 40 days of war

The Guardian - US

Iran Begged for Ceasefire’: US War Secretary Hegseth Declares ‘Overwhelming Victory

The United States has asserted a decisive military victory over Iran following the conclusion of “Operation Epic Fury,” with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claiming that Tehran was forced to seek a ceasefire after suffering heavy losses.

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Tehran accelerates executions of political prisoners since start of Iran war

Iran executed 14 prisoners on political charges in three weeks since the war began on 28 February, including protesters and alleged opposition members amid a continued internet shutdown.

Euronews

Europe hails US-Iran ceasefire. Yet major questions hang over deal

The US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves several crucial questions unanswered for Europeans, who now find themselves excluded from the diplomatic process and scrambling to contain the ripple effects from the war.

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The Times of India

'No Uranium enrichment': Trump claims 'regime change’ in Iran, ties ceasefire to nuclear curbs & tariffs

After a delicate two-week truce, President Trump announced a "strategic shift" in Tehran, highlighting enhanced US-Iran cooperation to dismantle nuclear arsenals. He revealed intentions for both sanctions relief and potential tariffs on countries that supply weaponry to Iran. This interim measure is designed to create room for expansive talks on…

International Business Times

Dow Futures Surge Over 1,000 Points as Oil Tumbles on Trump Iran Ceasefire

U.S. stock futures soared early Wednesday while oil prices plunged after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on Tehran allowing the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a sharp relief rally across global markets and easing fears of prolonged energy disruptions from the five-week…

International Business Times

Is Strait of Hormuz Open Now? Strait of Hormuz Partially Reopens Under Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow chokepoint that carries roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, is no longer fully closed but remains heavily restricted as a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect Tuesday, allowing selective "safe passage" for approved vessels while thousands…

International Business Times UK

Iran Ceasefire: Will Petrol Prices Finally Return To Normal This Week?

A fragile Iran ceasefire has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, driving oil prices down and raising hopes UK petrol costs may fall, but uncertainty lingers over whether relief will reach drivers.

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The Independent UK

The shipping superpower that says it won’t negotiate Hormuz passage as a matter of principle

Southeast Asian nation says negotiating passage with Tehran will implicitly erode the Law of the Sea Treaty

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US and Iran agree ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump abandons threat for Iran to surrender or face destruction. Plus, why some people are ‘bad texters’

Evening Standard

Donald Trump 'blinks and achieves no US aims' but claims complete victory on Iran

‘Strategically, Iran comes out stronger,’ says former UK National Security Adviser Lord Ricketts

The Times of India

Iran‑US ceasefire: Did Trump’s 'Madman Theory' trick Tehran into a pause?

In a dramatic turn, President Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran, averting a major escalation. Following days of intense threats and missile exchanges, the move reopened the Strait of Hormuz, calming global markets. Experts debate whether this is a strategic pause or a calculated application of the 'Madman Theory'…

The Independent UK

How Pakistan deployed ‘flattery as foreign policy’ to broker US-Iran ceasefire

ANALYSIS: A hastily brokered truce allows both Washington and Tehran to claim victory and enables Donald Trump to climb down the escalatory ladder. But can Islamabad deliver lasting peace? Shweta Sharma reports

The Guardian - UK

Ceasefire wins Trump instant gratification but Iran can enter talks with stronger hand

US is in weaker position than before war as Tehran has shown capacity to inflict pain on Trump administration

Radio France Internationale

French teachers Kohler and Paris describe 'daily horror' of Iran detention

French teachers Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris said they had endured “inhumane” detention in Iran as they returned to France on Wednesday after nearly four years in custody on espionage charges.

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