Oil rises and global stocks wobble amid worries over ‘fragile’ ceasefire deal in Middle East – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
'NATO in grave danger after Iran war,' former US NATO ambassador tells Euronews US President Trump's frequent threats to leave NATO, as well as the US army's heavy use of expensive, military assets in Iran has weakened the alliance, former US ambassador to NATO tells Euronews. Euronews · Apr 9
Keir Starmer in UAE for talks as Iran ceasefire under strain The Prime Minister is visiting allies in the region for talks on upholding the pause in fighting. Evening Standard · Apr 9
'Was to sell it to Tehran': Pakistan PM’s ceasefire statement cleared by White House before release Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif's unusual social media post, cleared by the White House, hinted at a coordinated effort to de-escalate US-Iran tensions. The message, calling for a two-week ceasefire, preceded official confirmations of a pause in hostilities. This move, influencing a potential agreement, highlights active backchannel diplomacy amidst public… The Times of India · Apr 9
Why oil and gas prices could stay high in Europe even if the Iran war ends Energy prices in Europe could stay high for a while, even though the region doesn’t rely heavily on the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what’s behind it. Euronews · Apr 9
Trump blasts Nato 'for not being there when we need them' for Iran war in 'frank' talks with Rutte US president, who has previously raised the possibility of the US quitting Nato, renews attack on alliance Evening Standard · Apr 9
In mediating the US-Iran peace talks, Pakistan is flexing its geopolitical muscles When news of the fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran first broke, it came via a post on X by Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif. The Conversation · Apr 9
Ceasefire threatened as Iran closes strait again and Trump warns US troops are to remain In a social media post, Trump said the surge of US warships and troops will remain around Iran “until such time as the real agreement reached is fully complied with.” Euronews · Apr 9
Europe Today: Ceasefire in Iran at risk as Israeli strikes kill over 250 in Lebanon Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. Euronews · Apr 9
Iran warns of ‘regret-inducing response’ if Lebanon attacks continue Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned they will deliver a "regret-inducing response" if attacks on Lebanon continue. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that strikes must cease immediately, adding: "Any attack on the proud Hezbollah is an attack on Iran." The warning comes after hundreds were reportedly killed and injured… The Independent UK · Apr 9
Thursday briefing: What difference will the ceasefire in the Middle East make, and will it hold? In today’s newsletter: The truce offers a reprieve after weeks of turmoil, but unresolved disputes and competing interpretations of what was agreed, threaten to pull the region back toward crisis at a moment’s notice The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
George Clooney hits back at Trump official for calling his acting a war crime: ‘Infantile name calling’ White House lashed out at Oscar winner in comments to The Independent after Clooney criticised Trump’s threat to ‘to end a civilization’ in Iran The Independent UK · Apr 9
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 Times of India · Apr 9
Will the conflict in Lebanon destroy the US-Iran ceasefire? Maybe, but it was already shaky Just hours after the leaders of the United States, Israel and Iran reached a temporary ceasefire, it was clear that each party had its own version of what had been agreed to. The Conversation · Apr 9
The Independent UK · Apr 9 The Latest: Ceasefire at risk over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, possible mines in Strait of Hormuz Iran’s semiofficial news agencies have published a chart suggesting the Revolutionary Guard placed sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz during the war
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Oil prices rise again and Asian stocks retreat on the fragile Iran ceasefire Oil prices are rising again and Asian stocks are trading lower on skepticism over a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran
The Times of India · Apr 9 Will US-Iran ceasefire hold? Trump issues 'bigger, better shooting' warning over Strait of Hormuz, nuclear weapons President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating US forces will remain deployed until a "REAL AGREEMENT" is implemented, threatening a significantly stronger military response if the ceasefire is violated. He reiterated demands for Iran to abandon nuclear weapons and ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open and safe.
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Chart shows Iran may have put sea mines in Strait of Hormuz Iran's semiofficial news agencies have published a chart suggesting the Revolutionary Guard placed sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz during the war
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Joe Rogan claims Trump started the war in Iran to distract Americans from the Epstein files Joe Rogan has become increasingly critical of President Donald Trump since the start of the Iran war
The Guardian - AU · Apr 9 George Clooney calls Donald Trump’s ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ threat to Iran a war crime White House says only person committing war crimes is actor ‘for his awful movies and terrible acting ability’
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Iranian American soccer fans torn over World Cup support amid political turmoil Many Iranian soccer fans living in the US are torn over how to feel about the national team ahead of the World Cup
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9 Iran is a turning point for Europe’s liberation – from Donald Trump The US president’s cry-wolf threats are losing their effect while European leaders are, at last, shifting from sycophancy to opposition, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Iran-US war latest: Trump says Iran will ‘never have a nuclear weapon’ while accusing Tehran of doing ‘poor job’ in Hormuz Netanyahu approves direct negotiations with Lebanon after the deadliest strikes in single day
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Australia moves to shore up fuel supplies as it prepares for extended disruptions Australia has agreed to underwrite two companies buying fuel at inflated prices, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning of extended supply disruptions even if the Iran ceasefire holds
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Trump rants ‘NATO wasn’t there’ as he reportedly weighs plans to punish allies unhelpful with Iran war President Donald Trump said that NATO allies ‘were tested, and they failed’ during Iran war