The Latest Breaking News from Iran

$1.5 trillion relief rally erupts on Wall Street after Trump hits pause on Iran strikes

After weeks of tense brinkmanship, a tenuous truce was all traders needed.

Fortune · Apr 8

In a very telling press briefing, Pete Hegseth said the quiet part out loud on the Iran ceasefire

ANALYSIS: Defense secretary’s claims about the ‘president of peace’ and US strategy during ceasefire negotiations let slip some very interesting tidbits about the regime in Iran — and about what ‘boots on the ground’ actually means to this administration, reports Holly Baxter

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Strait of Hormuz toll? Iran to demand crypto payment from shipping firms - report

Under the proposed system, tankers would be required to share cargo details via email before being assigned a transit fee, reportedly set at $1 per barrel. Payments would be made in digital currencies. “Once the email arrives and Iran completes its assessment, vessels are given a few seconds to pay…

The Times of India · Apr 8

‘Big money will be made’: Trump declares a ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ after cutting a last-minute deal with Iran

From the brink of apocalypse to “Golden Age.”

We Got This Covered · Apr 8

Starmer Heads to Gulf as UK Pushes to Secure Hormuz Lifeline After Ceasefire

Keir Starmer is heading to the Gulf in a high-stakes diplomatic push to secure the long-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The narrow waterway, critical for global oil and gas shipments, has been at the center of escalating tensions…

The Times of India · Apr 8

Is Australia headed for a recession? I hope not - but the RBA should be more worried

In backing down on his threats to destroy Iranian civilisation, Donald Trump has lessened concerns of a recession in Australia – at least for now

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8

‘Sounds good to me’: Trump ignored wary advisers as Israel’s Netanyahu talked him into war with Iran, report claims

Vice President JD Vance was the most vocally opposed to the United States going to war with Iran, according to the report

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Despite Trump’s ceasefire strikes continue in Lebanon, risking renewed conflict hours after peace deal

With strikes continuing in Lebanon, the ceasefire Donald Trump agreed to could be at risk.

We Got This Covered · Apr 8

Lindsey Graham Backed Trump Starting Iran War Without Congress—Now Says Ending It Needs a Vote

Lindsey Graham is urging Congress to vote on any Iranian plan to end the US‑Israel war against Iran, despite previously arguing that Donald Trump did not need lawmakers' approval to launch military action.

International Business Times UK · Apr 8

Starmer: Work still to do to end US-Iran conflict and reopen Strait of Hormuz

The Prime Minister said the temporary ceasefire needed to be turned into a permanent peace.

Evening Standard · Apr 8