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White House, pressed on threat to destroy Iran, stresses ‘results’

The White House struggled Wednesday to explain and defend President Donald Trump’s threat to end Iranian civilization, with his top spokesperson crediting his tough talk with fostering a fragile two-week ceasefire deal already being tested in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon. Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, was peppered…

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Strait of Hormuz: How Trump gave Iran a weapon deadlier than any nuke

A recent conflict has shifted control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran may now charge transit fees for ships passing through. This follows a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. The situation signals a significant change in regional maritime control. Global oil trade routes are impacted by these developments.

The Times of India

Crude Prices Plummet on US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -17.10 (-15.14%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.3070 (-9.29%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today, with crude sliding to a 1.5-week low and gasoline falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices plunged today after the...

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Ceasefire offers Trump exit as Iran war becomes political liability

The ceasefire deal with Iran might come at the right moment for Donald Trump, as it could stop the erosion of domestic support for the President. But Trump is left facing scrutiny over why and for what did the US get into war.

Euronews

‘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.”

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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

Iran's Hormuz Toll Plan Sparks Rift As Ceasefire Leaves Shipping Rules Unclear

Iran's plan to charge vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz is emerging as a major point of contention following a fragile ceasefire with the U.S.

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Iran Won't Reopen Strait Of Hormuz On Wednesday Despite Ceasefire Announcement: Report

Iran won't reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday despite the ceasefire announced along with the U.S., according to a new report.

International Business Times

Europe hails US-Iran ceasefire. Yet major questions hang over deal

The US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves several crucial questions unanswered for Europeans, who now find themselves excluded from the diplomatic process and scrambling to contain the ripple effects from the war.

Euronews

Starmer arrives in Gulf for talks with allies after US-Iran ceasefire agreed

Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping as part of the deal.

Evening Standard

Trump Reportedly Considering Joint U.S.-Iran Venture To Charge Fees For Passage Through Strait Of Hormuz

President Donald Trump is considering a joint U.S. venture with Iran to charge vessels for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after the two countries announced a ceasefire, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Watch: Ships begin moving through Strait of Hormuz again after US and Iran agree ceasefire

Ships have begun passing through the Strait of Hormuz again after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire.

The Independent UK

Oil Prices Plunge Below $95 as Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire: Markets React Wildly

World oil prices tumbled sharply Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a framework ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, easing fears of prolonged disruption to crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz and sending Brent crude futures plunging more than 13% in early trading.

International Business Times

Dow Futures Surge Over 1,000 Points as Oil Tumbles on Trump Iran Ceasefire

U.S. stock futures soared early Wednesday while oil prices plunged after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on Tehran allowing the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a sharp relief rally across global markets and easing fears of prolonged energy disruptions from the five-week…

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The Conversation

Middle East conflict: this ceasefire may have made Iran stronger

Ceasefires are often presented as moments of relief – pauses in violence that open the door to diplomacy. But sometimes they reveal something more consequential: who has actually gained from the war. The emerging ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran may be one of those moments.

International Business Times

Is Strait of Hormuz Open Now? Strait of Hormuz Partially Reopens Under Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow chokepoint that carries roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, is no longer fully closed but remains heavily restricted as a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect Tuesday, allowing selective "safe passage" for approved vessels while thousands…

International Business Times UK

Iran Ceasefire: Will Petrol Prices Finally Return To Normal This Week?

A fragile Iran ceasefire has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, driving oil prices down and raising hopes UK petrol costs may fall, but uncertainty lingers over whether relief will reach drivers.

The Independent UK

The shipping superpower that says it won’t negotiate Hormuz passage as a matter of principle

Southeast Asian nation says negotiating passage with Tehran will implicitly erode the Law of the Sea Treaty

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Iran ceasefire: trust will be vital but it’s in short supply right now

The US and Iran have agreed a two-week ceasefire in a deal brokered by Pakistan, which will see Iran open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping while negotiations continue for a more permanent settlement.

International Business Times UK

US Stock Futures Surge as Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire; Oil Prices Plummet, Gold Soars

US stock futures rise while oil prices crashed as President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing global investor concerns about the ongoing energy crisis.

The Times of India

How Mojtaba Khamenei's greenlight defused Trump's 'wipe out civilization' ultimatum and led to a US-Iran truce

A ceasefire has been declared between the United States and Iran after 38 days of war. US President Donald Trump agreed to halt military actions for two weeks. This development followed threats from Trump to destroy Iran's civilization if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened. Both nations are claiming…

The Times of India

From obliterate to ceasefire: How Trump's Iran war strategy shifted hour by hour

A 39-day US-Israel war with Iran has entered a two-week ceasefire after escalating rapidly, causing thousands of deaths and widespread displacement. The conflict, initiated by coordinated strikes on Iranian leadership, expanded to disrupt global energy markets and shipping routes. President Trump's objectives and timelines shifted throughout the war, culminating in…

International Business Times UK

Iran-US Ceasefire Holds as UK PM Travels to Middle East for Urgent Talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits the Middle East to support a ceasefire between the US and Iran, aiming for a long-term resolution and stability in energy markets.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump 'blinks and achieves no US aims' but claims complete victory on Iran

‘Strategically, Iran comes out stronger,’ says former UK National Security Adviser Lord Ricketts

The Times of India

Iran‑US ceasefire: Did Trump’s 'Madman Theory' trick Tehran into a pause?

In a dramatic turn, President Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran, averting a major escalation. Following days of intense threats and missile exchanges, the move reopened the Strait of Hormuz, calming global markets. Experts debate whether this is a strategic pause or a calculated application of the 'Madman Theory'…

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