Exposure of Australia's fertiliser deficit could inspire manufacturing comeback
Dean Cayley grows sugarcane in Bundaberg in Queensland. (ABC News: Tayla Larsen)
· Megan Hughes
Follow the story
Iran
A focused view of neutral reporting on Iran, brought together across publishers.
Explore all topics →
Neutral reports only
Newest first · UTC+11:00US says Iranian trade through Strait of Hormuz fully halted
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said American warships have effectively blocked Iranian trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
· RT
Hopes rise for more negotiations as US military says Iran blockade in effect
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said Tuesday the first negotiation talks between Israel and Lebanon were “positive”, saying about the two countries “we are on the same side of the equation.”
· Munir Ahmed
US-sanctioned Chinese tanker returns to Hormuz hours after transit
A man stands near the waterfront as a vessel sits at anchor in Muscat, Oman, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran on March 16. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Iran war inflicting losses that will never be recovered
Keep independent journalism alive
· Kawser Ahmed
Nurseries in Dubai and Sharjah to start reopening from Thursday | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war
· The National
U.S. says Hormuz blockade 'fully implemented,' while signaling diplomatic off-ramp for Iran
The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is now fully into effect, "completely" cutting off Tehran's international sea trade that powers about 90% of its economy, the U.S. Central Command said late Tuesday stateside.
· Anniek Bao
Trump clashes with Pope Leo again, says Iran must not get nuclear bomb
US President Donald Trump said Iran must not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, addressing Pope Leo in a social media post as their public dispute intensified.
· Middleeasteye
At Turning Point event, Vance met with mostly empty arena and Iran concerns
Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Turning Point USA event at Akins Ford Arena at the Classic Center in Athens, Ga., Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Chip Somodevilla/Pool via AP)
· Bill Barrow
Viral victory: Iran is beating the land of tech bros in the social media wars
With AI-generated comedy videos and lego animations of Trump, Iranian content creators are using humour in propaganda battle against US
· Patrickwintour
Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lebanon and Israel held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it a “historic opportunity” but making clear that no breakth…
· Yonhap
Trump’s Hormuz blockade puts China, India in crosshairs as U.S. pressure on Iran spills over
The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is not only squeezing Iran but also ratcheting up pressure on two of its most consequential relationships in Asia — India and China.
· Anniek Bao
Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade
ISLAMABAD — Diplomats worked through back channels Tuesday to arrange a new round of talks between the United States and Iran after Washington enacted its blockade of Iranian ports, while Tehran threatened to retaliate by striking targets across the war-weary region.
· Associated Press
Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street rallies on lower oil prices
Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 15, 2026…
· Yuri Kageyama
Trump says US-Iran war 'very close' to ending amid ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump said the US-Iran war is “very close” to ending, as hostilities ease under a two-week ceasefire agreement, in an interview with Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo on Tuesday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope
US Vice-President JD Vance has taken issue with Pope Leo, after his public sparring with Donald Trump about the war in Iran.
Hormuz blockade: shipping industry slams transit fees as 20,000 seafarers still stranded
A ‘retrograde’ toll proposal by Tehran risks similar charges in other vital waterways, warns global association for merchant shipowners and operators
· Sylvia Ma
Hormuz blockade: shipping body slams transit fees as 20,000 seafarers stranded
A ‘retrograde’ toll proposal by Tehran risks similar charges in other vital waterways, warns global association for merchant shipowners and operators
· Sylvia Ma
No panic selling as Gulf investors adjust portfolios amid war-driven volatility | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
· Sarmad Khan
Stocks sharply up late Wed. morning amid hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares traded sharply higher late Wednesday morning amid renewed optimism over a second round of possible U.S.-Iran peace talks, with the benchmark index moving above the 6,000-point threshold.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Hong Kong stocks surge as hopes of US-Iran talks ease oil price fears
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks rally on US-Iran dialogue hopes, falling oil prices and Wall Street gains
· Yulu Ao
Hong Kong stocks surge as hopes of US-Iran talks ease oil price fears
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks rally on US-Iran dialogue hopes, falling oil prices and Wall Street gains
· Yulu Ao
Trump says war in Iran ‘close to over’
Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Ukraine war briefing: Orbán’s defeat in Hungary could unlock €90bn loan for Ukraine, says EU official
Ousted Viktor Orbán had previously blocked releasing funds; Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Iran war means US ‘has no time for Ukraine’. What we know on day 1,512
· Staff and agencies
Kospi tops 6,100 on hopes of more ceasefire talks
South Korea’s benchmark Kospi reclaimed the 6,100 mark in early trading Wednesday, backed by growing expectations that the US and Iran will resume ceasefire negotiations.
· Im Eun-byel
CNBC Daily Open: S&P 500 nears all-time high
Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Dylan Butts
US to let Iran oil waiver expire, sources say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The US will not renew a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil at sea that expires this week, and quietly let a similar waiver on sanctions on Russian oil expire over the weekend, two administration officials told Reuters on Tuesday, as the US imposes a blockade on shipments from Iranian p…
· Yonhap
Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
An 'eco-friendly' range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has reaped unexpected benefit from the Iran war, which has disrupted supplies of the plastic needed to turn out single-use wrapping.
· Minwoo Park
Peace talks could resume as Trump seeks ‘grand bargain’ with Iran
Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
S. Korean currency rises further on hopes for U.S.-Iran talks
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at the resumption of peace talks with Iran this week.
· Oh Seok-min
Trump news at a glance: president hints at second round of talks with Iran as temporary ceasefire ticks down
Collapse of weekend negotiations prompted Trump to impose a blockade on Iranian ports – key US politics stories from 14 April at a glance
· Guardian staff
El Tractor iraní pierde en octavos de final de la Liga de Campeones de Asia
Aficionados iraníes ondean banderas nacionales durante el juego de la Liga de Campeones Élite de la AFC entre el Tractor FC de Irán y el Shabab Al Ahli de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos en el Estadio Príncipe Abdullah Al Faisal en Yeda, Arabia Saudita, el martes 14 de abril de 2026. (Foto AP/Baraa Anwer)
Netanyahu Boasts: Trump Admin Briefs Me Every Day On Iran
Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com,
· Tyler Durden
Oil extends declines as possible U.S.-Iran talks raise hopes for Mideast peace deal
Oil prices extended declines after settling sharply lower Tuesday amid rising optimism that the Middle East conflict could see a diplomatic resolution.
· Lee Ying Shan
US destroyer interdicts two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran, official says
A US destroyer interdicted two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran on Tuesday, a day after US President Donald Trump's blockade went into effect, and instructed them to turn around, a US official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
· REUTERS
US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight, but progress being made, says Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday that there was a lot of mistrust between Washington and Tehran that could not be resolved overnight, but he added that Iranian negotiators wanted to make a deal and that he felt "very good about where we are."
· ARIELLA ROITMAN
US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says
US president says negotiations could restart in Islamabad under ‘fantastic’ Pakistani army chief Asim Munir
· Julianborger, Saeedshah
Tea with Trump: The King’s US mission to restore ‘closest’ friendship
London: King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with US President Donald Trump during his US state visit this month, as the British government hopes his “soft power” can heal a damaging rift between the allies caused by the Iran war.
· Michael Holden, Suzanne Plunkett
(LEAD) Seoul shares open sharply higher on hope for U.S.-Iran peace talks
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest figures in para 2; ADDS more info from para 6)
· Choi Kyong-ae
Trump wants 'grand bargain' with Iran, not 'small deal': Vance
US President Donald Trump wants a "grand bargain" with Iran rather than a "small deal" through negotiations with the Islamic Republic, Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday, amid speculation that peace talks between Washington and Tehran could resume in the coming days.
· Yonhap
Seoul shares open sharply higher on hope for U.S.-Iran peace talks
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened sharply higher Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as hopes run high over a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran.
· Choi Kyong-ae
JD Vance criticises Pope Leo for not 'being careful speaking about theology'
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Nick Pearson
(URGENT) Seoul shares open 2.9 pct higher on hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks
Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
· Choi Kyong-ae
Trump wants 'grand bargain' with Iran, not 'small deal': Vance
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump wants a "grand bargain" with Iran rather than a "small deal" through negotiations with the Islamic Republic, Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday, amid speculation that peace talks between Washington and Tehran could resume in the coming days.
· Song Sang-ho
Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has called on the United States to lift the suite of sanctions that have hammered the country’s economy.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Asia markets set to open higher as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal rise and oil prices drop
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Wednesday, tracking overnight gains in U.S. stocks, as oil prices fell amid rising hopes of a diplomatic solution to the Middle East conflict.
· Justina Lee
Mossad Chief Declares Mission In Iran Not Over Until Regime Falls
A two-week Iran-US-Israel ceasefire is still in effect despite the collapse of last weekend's Islamabad talks, where the big hang up was fierce disagreement over Iran's nuclear development. The clock is ticking amid efforts to hold more direct talks by the end of this week.
· Tyler Durden
US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
The US Senate will vote as soon as Wednesday on the latest Democratic-led effort to rein in US President Donald Trump's war powers, and party leaders promised on Tuesday to keep bringing up such resolutions as long as the Iran war continues.
· REUTERS
Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war
Israeli and Lebanese officials have held their first direct negotiations since 1983, as Israel continues its deadly military campaign against Hezbollah.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Chiang Mai’s New Year revelry hit by smog and war-related price spikes
Air pollution caused by wildfires is another blow to northern Thailand’s tourism industry as businesses suffer amid war in Iran
· Rebecca Ratcliffe