Trump claims Iran ‘collapsing financially’ amid Hormuz standoff
US President Donald Trump said Iran is “collapsing financially” and losing hundreds of millions of dollars daily, in a post on his Truth Social platform.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
Tuesday began as a frantic day of diplomacy in Washington, with Air Force Two ready to fly Vice President JD Vance to Islamabad for another round of peace talks between the US and Iran.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but US and Iran at loggerheads over port blockade
US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days because of the blockade
· Mark Saunokonoko
Pakistanis blame US blockade, not Iran divisions, for stalled talks
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have traded blame on social media for stalled ceasefire talks. (Source photos by Reuters)
· Adnan Aamir
Pakistan officials blame US blockade, not Iran divisions, for stalled talks
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have traded blame on social media for stalled ceasefire talks. (Source photos by Reuters)
· Adnan Aamir
War could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costly
Plush toys are displayed at a Camp store in New York. Camp, Nov. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
· Anne Dinnocenzio
Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note
· Alyssa Chen
Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note
· Alyssa Chen
Despite US pressure, the Lebanon-Israel talks process should not be rushed | The National
The 10-day cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel last week was welcomed by many people, not least by a Lebanese population, particularly a Shiite population, that had sustained weeks of withering bombardment by Israel. However, whether it can be extended and bring a measure of peace to Lebanon is uncer…
· Michael Young
Energy crisis exposes cost of delaying renewable energy | The National
The global energy crisis is not only the result of recent geopolitical shocks from the Iran war. It reflects how the system itself was built with known vulnerabilities.
· Salim A. Essaid
Asian stocks mixed as Iran risk lingers; Tokyo shares hit intraday high
SoftBank Group's 10.5% jump highlights AI optimism eclipsing oil-driven concerns, for now
· Staff Writer
World's biggest condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war
The boss of the world's biggest condom maker, Karex, says the firm will raise its prices by up to 30% or possibly more if the Iran war continues to disrupt supplies of the raw materials used in its products.
· Osmond Chia
Hormuz is just a ‘dry run’ if China and U.S. go to war in the Pacific, Singapore foreign minister warns
Should a war break out between China and the U.S. in the Pacific, "what you are seeing in the Strait of Hormuz will be a dry run," Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Wednesday.
· Lim Hui Jie
Preventing price gouging is a vital part of food security | The National
It is almost three centuries since seminal Scottish economist Adam Smith introduced his concept of an "invisible hand". In Smith’s view, this metaphor described how individuals pursuing their own self-interest unintentionally led to balanced, competitive and functioning markets. That is the principle that drives muc…
· The National Editorial
South Korea Curbs Syringe Hoarding As Iran War Cripples Supply
The downstream consequences from the Hormuz closure are popping up in the most unexpected places.
· Tyler Durden
Iran’s UN envoy says received signs US ready to end blockade
Journalist Nabil Abi Saab shared a video of Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s UN envoy, telling reporters on Tuesday that Tehran has received indications that the United States is prepared to lift its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Middleeasteye
US denies moving THAAD system from South Korea
The United States has not moved its Terminal High Altitude Area Defence system out of South Korea, a senior US military official said, following reports that parts of it were being shifted to the Middle East for use in the war with Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Iran says 775 war-damaged schools repaired
Iran’s Education Minister Alireza Kazemi said more than half of the schools damaged during attacks have been repaired, with 775 of 1,300 facilities restored, according to IRNA.
· Middleeasteye
Did Trump Seek the Nuclear Codes to Escalate Iran War to Nuclear Level?
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Lebanese newspaper editor slams Hezbollah and Iran, questioning their 'victory' narrative
Ali Al-Amin, the editor of the Lebanese newspaper Al-Janoubia, has strongly criticized Hezbollah and Iran amid the ongoing fighting, arguing that the reality on the ground is far removed from the official narrative of "victory."
· MAARIV ONLINE
US potentially facing 'near-term risk' of running out of key ammunition after Iran war - report
The United States military may have created a “near-term risk” of running out of key missiles after depleting a significant amount of ammunition during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, according to a Wednesday CNN News report citing experts and individuals familiar with recent US Defense Department stockpile assess…
· GOLDIE KATZ
Iran war means more orders for US defense giants
NEW YORK (AFP) -- US defense companies are reporting a surge in demand for military equipment, as the war in the Middle East prompts fresh orders from governments around the world.
· Yonhap
Hong Kong stocks retreat after Trump extends Iran war ceasefire
Hang Seng Index drops 0.9 per cent to 26,242.56 by 9.30am
· Zhang Shidong
Hong Kong stocks retreat after Trump extends Iran war ceasefire
Hang Seng Index drops 0.9 per cent to 26,242.56 by 9.30am
· Zhang Shidong
The 2 critical Iran lifelines the US has left largely untouched — just as cease-fire talks stall
The cease-fire with Iran, though extended, could end any day now. Meanwhile, Iran has fired on tankers, opened and closed the Strait of Hormuz within hours and rejected Washington’s core demands.
· Capt. Lance B. Gordon
Centcom says US forces ‘rearming’ during Iran ceasefire
US Central Command (Centcom) said its forces are “rearming” and “retooling” during the ceasefire with Iran, adding that troops remain ready.
· Middleeasteye
Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war
Pacific nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide. They imported about 2.2 million tonnes of fuel in 2025
· Reuters
Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war
Pacific nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide. They imported about 2.2 million tonnes of fuel in 2025
· Reuters
CNBC Daily Open: Trump looks to mitigate tariff, geopolitical blowback
Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Dylan Butts
Asian stocks wobble early on Iran uncertainty despite ceasefire extension
Japan, South Korea benchmarks nearly unchanged from previous day's rally
· Staff Writer
Trump news at a glance: Trump backs off threat to resume bombing Iran and extends ceasefire
President changed his tune at request of Pakistan’s leaders, though he said military blockade of Iranian ports will continue
· Guardian staff
What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.
· Michael Crowley
Oil edge lower as fragile Iran ceasefire extension clouds outlook
Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday as uncertainty lingered over the trajectory of the U.S.–Iran conflict, after President Donald Trump extended a fragile ceasefire with Tehran but signaled tensions remain far from resolved.
· Lee Ying Shan
US Treasury Sanctions 14 Targets For Helping Iran Obtain Weapons
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· Tyler Durden
S. Korean currency retreats from 1-month high as peace talks falter
SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won fell sharply against the U.S. dollar Wednesday as high-stakes peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled, pushing up global oil prices amid deepening woes about supply disruptions.
· Oh Seok-min
US nuclear official leaks sensitive info to undercover journalist (VIDEO)
A US Army nuclear surety official has reportedly been placed on administrative leave after undercover footage published by James O’Keefe’s media group showed him discussing sensitive information about nuclear posture, chemical weapons, US military actions in Iran, and Ukrainian corruption.
· RT
Iran urges UN condemnation after US seizes cargo ship
UNITED NATIONS — Iran on Tuesday called on the United Nations to condemn the seizure by the United States of an Iranian cargo ship, characterizing the move as an act of piracy and a breach of a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
Tuesday began as a frantic day of diplomacy in Washington, with Air Force Two ready to fly Vice President JD Vance to Islamabad for another round of peace talks between the US and Iran.
· Daniel Bush
The Iranians can’t be allowed to string us along much longer
You can credit President Donald Trump with taking extreme risks for the sake of a possible peace, but we fear he’s simply putting off the inevitable by giving Tehran another cease-fire extension.
· Post Editorial Board
USFK commander says THAAD remains in Korea, 'munitions' await move
The United States has not moved its THAAD missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East to support its military operations against Iran, but "munitions" are awaiting transfer there, US Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Trump extends ceasefire with Iran amid uncertainty over prospects for peace talks
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States will extend a ceasefire with Iran until Tehran submits a "unified" proposal and bilateral discussions are "concluded, one way or the other," as uncertainty continued to cloud prospects for peace talks between the two countries.
· Yonhap
US action in Sea of Oman ‘bears hallmarks of piracy’, Iran tells UN
Iran’s mission to the United Nations condemned the United States over what it described as a “hostile and unlawful attack” on the Iranian commercial vessel Toska in the Sea of Oman.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran — a day before it was to expire — as a new round of peace talks was on hold. The announcement appeared to ease fears that the fighting, which had shaken energy markets and the global economy…
· Associated Press
US announces ceasefire extension with Iran
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· Herbie G
Iran daily briefing: Fragile ceasefire extended, along with anxiety and confusion
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
· Matthew Doran
Most serious cyberattacks against the UK from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say
The new head of Britain’s MI6 Blaise Metreweli makes her first public speech in London, Dec. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool, File)
· Emma Burrows
Iran warns it will strike ‘pre-designated targets’ if attacked
Iran’s military said it would immediately strike “pre-designated targets” if the United States launches any new attack, according to Ebrahim Zolfaghari of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.
· Middleeasteye
Seoul shares open nearly flat amid peace talks uncertainties
SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started almost flat Wednesday following a record-breaking rally, amid lingering uncertainties over U.S.-Iran peace talks.
· Kim Boram
(URGENT) Seoul shares open 0.01 pct lower amid uncertainties surrounding U.S.-Iran peace talks
(LEAD) S. Korea secures 273 mln barrels of crude oil, 2.1 mln tons of naphtha by year-end: presidential aide
· Kim Boram