The Latest Breaking News from Iran

'Iran's Maldives' could drown in oil due to spills from air strikes, satellites show

Air strikes on oil facilities and oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have unleashed what is set to become an ecological catastrophe, satellite images show.

LiveScience · Apr 22

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s Iran negotiations: ‘His word is as good as the gold commode he sits on’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s ‘indefinite’ ceasefire with Iran as peace talks over the unpopular war stall.

The Guardian - US · Apr 22

Trump says fresh Iran peace talks could begin soon after ceasefire extension

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The Independent UK · Apr 22

Middle East conflict: how the US and Iran could step back from the brink

Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a renewal of American bombardment was due to expire this week, but was extended at the last moment, this time with no defined time limit. But the risk of renewed escalation remains real, as both sides continue…

The Conversation · Apr 22

Fresh Round of US–Iran Talks Likely Within Days Amid Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts

A new round of peace talks between the United States and Iran could take place later this week, according to sources cited by the New York Post. The development comes as mediation efforts, reportedly led by Pakistan, show signs of progress despite earlier uncertainties.

Whats Hot · Apr 22

First Oil Now Groceries, Now Condoms: Prices To Rise By Up to 30% As Iran War Hits Global Supply

Condom prices may rise by up to 30% as the Iran war disrupts supply chains. Karex Bhd, the largest condom manufacturer, cites rising production costs and shipping delays as key factors.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

‘Fuel theft has cost my petrol station £2,000 since Iran war started – my family can’t carry on like this’

Family-run petrol stations are suffering significantly as fuel theft rises by nearly 30 per cent

The Independent UK · Apr 22

How Ireland’s war-driven fuel blockades revealed the true cost of Europe’s oil addiction

Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran could speed the EU’s green revolution – if panicking governments can hold their nerve on clean energy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22

Dollar Slips as Strength in Stocks Curbs Liquidity Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.03%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower after a rally in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar, following President Trump's announcement that he will indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran. Also, lower T-note yields today...

Barchart · Apr 22

Pamphlets, radio, and now Iran’s AI-generated Lego videos: the new frontier of information warfare

While AI technology is new, information warfare is as old as conflict itself. For millennia, humans have used propaganda, deception and psychological operations to influence adversaries’ decision-making and morale. In the 13th century, for instance, the Mongols destroyed entire cities just so word of mouth would spread to the next,…

The Conversation · Apr 22