Trump’s Iran ceasefire doesn’t mean Europe’s economy is out of the danger zone
Don’t be popping those champagne corks yet: Europe’s economy will still be hurting from the war in the Middle East for months — and maybe longer.
· Geoffrey Smith
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump’s Iran ceasefire
As Israel contemplates a two-week ceasefire announced by United States President Donald Trump in the war on Iran on Tuesday night, it appears weakened in the eyes of its opponents and critics. Its arch-nemesis, Iran, is still standing; Israel’s defensive stock of missiles is depleted and its prime minister is facing…
· Simon Speakman Cordall
Trump se reúne con secretario general de la OTAN mientras considera salir de la alianza
El secretario general de la OTAN Mark Rutte en la sede de la organización en Bruselas, el 26 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Virginia Mayo)
· Michelle L Price
Can two-week US-Iran ceasefire pave the way for lasting peace? | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
· Vanessa Ghanem
PH welcomes with 'cautious optimism' upcoming peace talks between US and Iran
MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippines welcomed "with cautious optimism," the upcoming peace talks between the United States and Iran which will be facilitated by Pakistan, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
US-Iran ceasefire “great news” — Palace
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday welcomed as “great news” the 12-day ceasefire agreed upon by the United States and Iran, expressing hope that it would lead to a complete end to hostilities in the Middle East.
· Kristina Maralit
Takeaways after a tentative, 2-week ceasefire reached in Iran war
Iran, the United States and Israel reached a tentative, two-week ceasefire Wednesday in the war that tore across the Middle East and disrupted the global energy market, with U.S. President Donald Trump pulling back from his threats to destroy Iranian “civilization.” But questions immediately emerged over what appear…
· Jon Gambrell
Anger and surprise in Israel after US-Iran ceasefire
The ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran has been met with anger and sharp criticism in Israel.
· Middleeasteye
First Two Ships Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz Since Ceasefire As Iran Demands Payment In Crypto
Last night we reported that no less than 800 ships were still trapped in the immediate aftermath of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, unsure what the fine print of the deal meant for transits. This morning we are down to ~798, after the first two cargo vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire, ac…
· Tyler Durden
No truce in Lebanon as Israel bombs Beirut, south
Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut Wednesday afternoon without warning, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
· AfricaNews
World Bank expects Middle East economic growth to slow to 1.8% and warns of scarring from Iran war | The National
The World Bank expects economic growth in the Middle East to slow to 1.8 per cent this year as a result of the Iran war, warning the fallout can result in long-term “scarring”.
· Alvin R Cabral
Israel ataca el centro de Beirut sin aviso tras decir que la tregua con Irán no aplica allí
Sale humo de un edificio en Beirut tras un bombardeo israelí, el 8 de abril del 2026. (AP foto/Hassan Ammar)
· Abby Sewell
What has conflict in Iran revealed about the UK’s geopolitical standing and military readiness?
Whatever happens next as US and Iran agree to a temporary ceasefire, some important lessons have been learned
· Alexandratopping
Iran celebrates ceasefire amid critical war losses, says it 'forced America to accept its demands'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the ceasefire with the United States and Israel was done with "the acceptance of the general principles desired by Iran," in the first official comment from the Iranian regime since the announcement of the agreement.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Schools to gradually reopen after ceasefire, with uneven rollout across Israel
Israel’s education system is preparing for a phased return to in-person learning following the ceasefire announcement with Iran, though the reopening is expected to vary significantly by location as authorities await updated security directives.
· TOBIAS SIEGAL
Airline Stocks Soar On Iran Ceasefire As IATA Sees "Positive" Tailwinds, But Warns Jet Fuel Crisis Will Persist
Airline stocks are flying high in premarket trading in New York after the overnight ceasefire between the Trump administration and Tehran. The truce is a positive for the aviation industry, which has been locked in turbulence for six weeks, as surging jet fuel prices have crushed the margins of major carriers, forci…
· Tyler Durden
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran-US Double Ceasefire: What Just Happened?
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General Caine: 'Ceasefire is a pause'
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine has warned that the US-Iran ceasefire is "a pause", adding that troops "remain ready" to "resume combat operations" if called upon.
· Middleeasteye
Attacks continue despite 'fragile' ceasefire deal
Iran and Gulf Arab countries have reported new attacks hours after Iran, the US and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire.The eleventh-hour deal headed off US President Donald Trump's threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilisation.It was not clear if the strikes would scuttle the deal, …
· Associated Press
Pete Hegseth says ‘Iran begged for this cease-fire,’ touts ‘overwhelming victory’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth took a victory lap Wednesday, claiming that Iran “begged” for a cease-fire and touting an “overwhelming victory” on the battlefield.
· Emily Crane
Trump faces impeachment push over Iran conflict
Democratic congressman John Larson has filed articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump over his actions connected with the Iran war.
· RT
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Democratic congressman John Larson has filed articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump over his actions connected with the Iran war.
· RT
Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire.
· Reuters
What is in the 10-point plan to end US-Israeli war on Iran?
Less than 24 hours after threatening the end of Iranian civilisation, US President Donald Trump has accepted a two-week ceasefire with the country on the basis of a plan issued by the Islamic Republic.
· Middleeasteye
Hegseth: US achieved 'decisive victory' in Iran, claims Mojtaba Khamenei disfigured
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that America had a "decisive military victory against Iran" in comments to the press on Wednesday. He added that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded and disfigured.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump says he will work with Iran for 'very productive regime change, there will be no enrichment'
US President Donald Trump said that the US will work with Iran to establish a "very productive regime change," during upcoming ceasefire talks, in a Wednesday Truth Social post.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
Israeli strikes hit Beirut after ceasefire in US-Israeli war with Iran
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on a building in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
· Abby Sewell
US Futures, Global Stocks And Bonds Soar On Ceasefire Relief, Oil Plummets
US futures, global stocks and bonds are sharply higher while oil prices plunge the most in years as a wave of optimism swept through global markets after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz: JPMorgan's Market Intel desk, which moves from Neutral to Tac…
· Tyler Durden
Hegseth claims 'decisive victory' over Iran
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed a "decisive military victory" over Iran in a speech on Wednesday.
· Middleeasteye
From Stone Age to Golden Age: the 10 hours that halted Iran's war | The National
Ten hours: this is the time it took between US President Donald Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran and his announcement of a ceasefire. Between the two, the world held its breath.
· Clotilde Bigot
Israel launches massive wave of strikes across Lebanon following Iran ceasefire
Israel has launched a massive wave of strikes across Lebanon hours after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire.
· Middleeasteye
What is in the 10-point plan to end US-Israeli war on Iran?
Less than 24 hours after threatening the end of Iranian civilisation, US President Donald Trump has accepted a two-week ceasefire with the country on the basis of a plan issued by the Islamic Republic.
· Middleeasteye
Trump threatens tariffs of 50% on countries 'supplying military weapons to Iran'
The U.S. will impose tariffs of 50% on "any and all" goods imported to the country from any nation "supplying military weapons to Iran", President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.
· Mike Sheen
Trump announces huge tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose massive 50% tariffs on countries sending military firepower to Iran, putting Russia and China on notice.
· Ryan King
Israel says it hit 100 targets in Lebanon in largest ever strikes
The Israeli military says it has carried out its largest coordinated strikes on what it claimed were Hezbollah targets across Lebanon since the war with Iran began.
· Middleeasteye
UAE concerts and events postponed amid conflict, from Christina Aguilera and Shakira to Bred Abu Dhabi | The National
The events industry in the UAE is recalibrating as the Iran war disrupted airspace and touring schedules. The majority of organisers are moving dates rather than outright cancelling, as flight delays and shipping issues complicate plans for large-scale shows.
· Saeed Saeed
A new Lebanese civil war is unlikely, despite how things may look now | The National
Despite the two-week cease-fire announced in the war against Iran, there remains little clarity over whether Lebanon is part of the arrangement. While Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sherif tweeted that the cease-fire includes Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said it does not.
· Michael Young
Watch Live: Hegseth Declares 'Victory' As Fragile Iran Ceasefire Hailed Internationally
War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are expected to give their first post-ceasefire announcement briefing on Iran at 8am Eastern time. Watch Live:
· Tyler Durden
Iran threatens to ‘destroy’ ships that pass through Strait of Hormuz — despite cease-fire pact
WASHINGTON — Iran’s battered navy has reportedly warned foreign ships on Wednesday that they will be “destroyed” if they attempt to cross the Strait of Hormuz without permission from Tehran.
· Ryan King
UAE residents injured in Iranian attacks visited by Abu Dhabi officials | The National
Live updates: US and Iran agree to conditional ceasefire
· The National
Israel insists US-Iran cease-fire doesn’t apply to attacks on Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Israel insisted Wednesday the US-Iran cease-fire doesn’t apply to Lebanon — as the Israeli military vowed to continue its “targeted ground operations” against Hezbollah.
· Emily Crane
White House says Iran talks not final despite ceasefire
The White House says discussions over potential in-person talks with Iran remain uncertain despite the recent ceasefire.
· Middleeasteye
Thailand confirms deaths of 3 cargo ship crew in Gulf attack
The Thai-flagged ship was struck on March 11 while travelling through the Gulf waterway
· Agence France-Presse
Tehran rallies and a Dutch digital detox: photos of the day – Wednesday
View image in fullscreenTehran, Iran People shout slogans during a rally after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announcedPhotograph: Majid Asgaripour/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenTehran, Iran People hold national flags as they gather in Revolution SquarePhotograph: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty ImagesShareVie…
The Iran-US ceasefire cannot stop here | The National
An anxious Middle East awoke this morning to an announcement from US President Donald Trump that instead of Iran’s “whole civilisation” dying overnight as he threatened on Tuesday afternoon, the region was witnessing a “big day for world peace”.
· The National Editorial
Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, warns against provocations
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed the ceasefire in the war involving Iran, calling for its full implementation and cautioning against any attempts to undermine it.
· Middleeasteye
WATCH: Lawmaker eyes transfer of funds for House personnel services to govt measures against oil crisis
Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste on April 8, 2026 says that the government's response to the oil crisis brought about by the Iran war is 'not enough' and suggests instead to move the funds earmarked for lawmakers' personnel services for this purpose.
· The Manila Times
Shares Of Infrastructure Developer Erupt On Gulf Energy Reconstruction Prospects
The two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire looks more like a pause in the six-week conflict than a long-lasting agreement, with language so broad and vague that it remains unclear who conceded what. The one clear point is that Iran's reported willingness to allow vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz was enough to send…
· Tyler Durden
Vance calls Iran cease-fire a ‘fragile truce’ with Trump ‘impatient’ to end war
Vice President JD Vance conceded Wednesday that the two-week cease-fire is a “fragile truce” because of “lying” Iranian leaders — with President Trump “impatient” to make a concrete deal to end the war.
· Emily Crane
Trump meets NATO leader Rutte as he ponders quitting the alliance
President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House, Oct. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
· Michelle L Price