The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Cotton Trading Mixed at Midday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts up 32 points in nearby May and other contracts down 2 to 10 points. The US dollar index is $1.042 lower at $98.640. Crude oil is down $18.37 at midday following a 2-week ceasefire between Iran and the US that includes the reopening of...

Barchart · Apr 8

Reports of Iran closing Strait of Hormuz 'completely unacceptable,' White House says

One of the major points in the two-week ceasefire agreement was that Iran would allow the resumption of shipping through Hormuz, easing a disruption in the flow of oil and gas which has sent prices soaring around the world.

Euronews · Apr 8

Whatever it takes, the UK must help this fragile Iran ceasefire hold

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East has smashed Western alliances and savaged the global economy – so we must do everything we can to steer this chaotic president onto a path to peace

The Independent UK · Apr 8

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…

The Times of India · Apr 8

Lindsey Graham Shows Cracks in His Support to Trump Over Iran War Strategy, Raising GOP Tensions

Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's most reliable Republican allies, is showing signs of a rare public break after sharply criticizing the administration's posture on a potential conflict with Iran, a shift that is raising eyebrows across Washington.

Latin Times · Apr 8

Trump may be using Nixon’s ‘madman theory’ – and similar infamy may await

Nixon’s Vietnam strategy appears at play in Trump’s Iran threats, but he may want to ponder the ex-president’s fate

The Guardian - US · Apr 8

‘Please keep bombing’: Say what now? Trump claims Iranians are urging him to keep bombing them to free them

The response from Americans to Donald Trump’s attacks on Iran has mostly been negative. That said, some people are continuing to show unwavering loyalty to him, for reasons only they understand. However, that might be about to change based on what Trump recently said about Iran and its people, and…

The Mary Sue · Apr 8

‘This must stop’: Even Mark Kelly is shocked as Donald Trump goes further than anyone thought

Senator Mark Kelly expressed absolute disbelief on April 7, 2026, over President Donald Trump’s latest statement that “A whole civilization will die tonight,” emphasizing in a post on X that such words had never been uttered by a President of the United States before this morning. Kelly, a seasoned veteran…

The Mary Sue · Apr 8

‘Made a promise’: Gavin Newsom exposes the most shameless lie Trump ever fed to the American people

California Governor Gavin Newsom has once again brought President Donald Trump’s ‘President of Peace’ claims under intense scrutiny, highlighting a stark contrast between the president’s promises and his recent actions. On April 7, 2026, Newsom took to X, posting a direct challenge to the narrative Trump has consistently presented. 

The Mary Sue · Apr 8

Marjorie Taylor Greene demands the 25th Amendment be invoked to end Donald Trump’s mass extinction threat

In a truly unexpected turn, former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for President Donald Trump to be removed from office, advocating for the invocation of the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This sudden shift marks a significant moment, especially considering Greene’s history as a staunch ally of the…

The Mary Sue · Apr 8