Keir Starmer says post-ceasefire Israeli strikes on Lebanon ‘wrong’ The Prime Minister said Israeli attacks on Lebanon following the announcement of a truce in the Iran war ‘should stop’. Evening Standard · Apr 9
Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months The Independent UK · Apr 9
What to know about the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon Israel escalated its attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon after the U.S. and Iran announced a tentative ceasefire The Independent UK · Apr 9
Mortgage rates continue to rise amid the Iran war – here’s the impact its making IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 9
House Republicans quash Democrats' long-shot attempt to hamstring Trump on Iran Democrats are expected to force a war powers vote when the House returns from recess. Axios · Apr 9
Israel's cabinet instructed 'to begin direct negotiations' with Lebanon, Netanyahu says The statement from the prime minister's office comes on the same day that the Israeli military warned residents of Beirut's southern suburbs of imminent strikes and called for them to evacuate. Euronews · Apr 9
Israel Reportedly Says 'No Ceasefire In Lebanon' Despite Negotiations Announcement, Casting Doubt On Iran Talks An Israeli official said there is "no ceasefire in Lebanon" despite the announcement of negotiations between the countries, potentially casting doubt on conversations between the U.S. and Iran to achieve a stop to hostilities in the region. International Business Times · Apr 9
Jet fuel supply disruptions are comparable to 9/11 and could take months to replenish even if Hormuz Strait is reopening, airline trade group warns IATA director Willie Walsh said unlike crude, jet fuel does not appear to have strategic reserves, causing the aviation industry to jump into action amid the Iran war. Fortune · Apr 9
US is ignoring evidence Russia is helping Iran because it trusts Putin, says Zelensky The president of Ukraine warned that a long war in the Gulf would drain resources desperately needed to hold off the Russian invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 9
Trump ‘gives European allies ultimatum’ to secure Strait of Hormuz as his Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread Israel could begin talks with Lebanon after ‘grave violation’ of fraught truce The Independent UK · Apr 9
Trump again berates NATO, calls it 'disappointing' Trump's outrage at NATO allies over their failure to join the Iran war had prompted fears he would seek to pull the United States out of the nearly eight-decade-old alliance. Euronews · Apr 9
Pro-Iran groups have used AI to troll Trump and try to control the war narrative Pro-Iran groups have used artificial intelligence to create slick internet memes in English to try to shape the narrative during the war against the U.S. and Israel, and foster opposition to it The Independent UK · Apr 9
Keir Starmer: It takes more than just words to make US-Iran ceasefire permanent The Prime Minister said Gulf leaders were aware of the ‘fragile’ nature of the agreement. The Independent UK · Apr 9
We Got This Covered · Apr 9 ‘It’s not a historic victory’: Piers Morgan crushes Donald Trump’s delusion after Iran played him and got everything it wanted There’s nothing to celebrate.
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Petrol and diesel prices to fall in two weeks if Iran ceasefire holds, AA says But oil prices on Thursday rise again over ‘fragile’ ceasefire fears
We Got This Covered · Apr 9 Iran accuses U.S. of violating the ceasefire on 3 fronts, and Netanyahu’s ‘finger on the trigger’ speech isn’t making things any calmer That truce is already on thin ice.
International Business Times · Apr 9 Israel Begins Direct Negotiations With Lebanon As Hezbollah Attacks Threaten Iran Ceasefire Talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country opened direct negotiations with Lebanon as Iran threatens to not hold negotiations on the war if attacks against Hezbollah in the country continue.
The Conversation · Apr 9 Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, despite the ceasefire? Expert Q&A The ceasefire in the Middle East is on shaky ground. Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon on Wednesday, claiming its activities there are not part of the deal with Iran. These attacks killed at least 254 people across Lebanon and injured over 800 more in what was Israel’s largest offensive…
Euronews · Apr 9 UAE urges full compliance from Iran following ceasefire announcement The UAE is seeking clarifications on the US-Iran ceasefire deal regarding attacks across the Gulf, as well as on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a “central priority”, as Tehran's blockade continues despite its commitment to reopen the strait to free navigation.
Euronews · Apr 9 EU rejects Trump's 'joint venture' with Iran to charge ships through Strait of Hormuz Donald Trump has floated the idea of a "joint venture" to set up tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. The European Commission says this would be unlawful.
The Independent UK · Apr 9 IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy — whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Bulletin PM briefing: Putin warned over cables sabotage and Iran war could impact bills for years Here are five of today’s top stories in case you have missed them
Barchart · Apr 9 Why the Food Crisis Is Only Postponed — Not Canceled — Amid U.S.-Iran Ceasefire The recent ceasefire offers a deceptive sense of security, as the long-term degradation of regional gas infrastructure remains a critical catalyst for a global food crisis.
Barchart · Apr 9 Crude Prices Rally as Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +6.57 (+6.96%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0825 (+2.74%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today on doubts about the sustainability of the US-Iran ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, and Israeli attacks on...