[2026-04-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran struck Saudi oil pipeline hours after ceasefire: Report

Snippet: Iran attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline hours after a ceasefire was agreed, Reuters is reporting, citing an industry source.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-struck-saudi-oil-pipeline-hours-after-ceasefire-report

[2026-04-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the US-Iran ceasefire is seen as a failure for Donald Trump

Snippet: As the two sides prepare to meet in person in Pakistan, analysts identify American leader’s miscalculations leading to weaker footing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349423/why-us-iran-ceasefire-seen-failure-donald-trump?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the US-Iran ceasefire is seen as a failure for Donald Trump

Snippet: As the two sides prepare to meet in person in Pakistan, analysts identify American leader’s miscalculations leading to weaker footing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349423/why-us-iran-ceasefire-seen-failure-donald-trump

[2026-04-09 00:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dozens killed in Beirut 'massacre' as Israel drops 100 bombs in 10 minutes | The National

Snippet: Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in Lebanon in Israel's largest spree of attacks during the current war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/08/dozens-killed-in-beirut-massacre-as-israel-drops-100-bombs-in-10-minutes/

[2026-04-09 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Lebanon: How Hezbollah is rising from the ashes

Snippet: Written off as defeated after the 2024 war with Israel, Hezbollah has surprised observers by deploying significant firepower, introducing previously unseen weapons, and confronting Israeli troops along the border, where it was assumed to have no remaining presence.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/lebanon-how-hezbollah-rising-ashes

[2026-04-09 00:48 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: In a war with no winners, Netanyahu looks like the biggest loser

Snippet: As Iran and US agree fragile ceasefire, Israel’s conflict has turned out to be a bust and, say opponents, ‘a political disaster’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/war-with-no-winners-netanyahu-israel-iran-us-ceasefire

[2026-04-09 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: First ships pass Strait of Hormuz since Trump-Iran ceasefire, but traffic remains low amid confusion

Snippet: The first vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. reached a two-week ceasefire deal, ship-tracking service MarineTraffic said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/trump-iran-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-toll.html

[2026-04-09 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Delta Air Lines Erases All 'Epic Fury' Losses As In-House Refinery Cushions Fuel Shock

Snippet: Delta Air Lines soared in premarket trading on a combination of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, with the carrier's in-house refinery helping to lower the average jet fuel price for its fleet in the first quarter, making it appear to be one of the better-positioned carriers than most peers to withstand an energy shock.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/delta-air-lines-erases-all-epic-fury-losses-house-refinery-cushions-fuel-shock

[2026-04-09 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill dozens hours after Iran-US ceasefire

Snippet: Israeli strikes have hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the United States-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/hundreds-of-casualties-across-lebanon-after-israel-says-it-hit-100-sites

[2026-04-09 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pakistan PM urges restraint amid Israeli ceasefire violations

Snippet: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged for "all parties to exercise restaint" following Israel's shock wave of attacks on Lebanon and Iranian threats to respond.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pakistan-pm-urges-restraint-amid-israeli-ceasefire-violations

[2026-04-09 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Empty ships and shut wells: Why the Iran war oil crisis is not over yet

Snippet: After 40 days of fighting, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday morning, with negotiations expected to begin on Friday in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/empty-ships-and-shut-wells-why-the-iran-war-oil-crisis-is-not-over-yet

[2026-04-09 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel Katz: Attacks struck 'hundreds' of Hezbollah fighters, threatens leader

Snippet: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed in a video statement that the latest wave of attacks on Lebanon killed "hundreds" of Hezbollah fighters.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-katz-attacks-struck-hundreds-hezbollah-fighters-threatens-leader

[2026-04-09 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Nvidia lead tech rally after Trump announces ceasefire with Iran

Snippet: U.S. stocks soared on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, and beaten-down tech names shared in the rally.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/alphabet-nvidia-microsoft-tech-stocks-iran-ceasefire.html

[2026-04-09 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Israel strikes central Beirut without warning, says Iran ceasefire does not apply

Snippet: BEIRUT — Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon’s health ministry said dozens were killed and hundreds wounded in an early estimate.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/world/israel-strikes-central-beirut-without-warning-says-iran-ceasefire-does-not-apply/2316613

[2026-04-09 00:28 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-8-2026/

[2026-04-09 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hegseth claims 'decisive victory' in Iran war, says U.S. reserves option to get Tehran's uranium

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 8 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed Wednesday the United States has achieved a "decisive" and "overwhelming" victory in the war with Iran, adding that the Islamic Republic will hand over its enriched uranium, or the U.S. will "take it out."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408011900315

[2026-04-09 00:21 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire after US and Tehran agree to two-week pause

Snippet: Defense secretary spoke to reporters in first press briefing since Trump announced ceasefire deal after 40 days of war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/hegseth-press-briefing-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-09 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian official threatens to 'punish' Israel for Lebanon attacks

Snippet: A senior official in Iran has threatened to "punish" Israel in response to its latest attacks on Lebanon and a "violation of the ceasefire terms," Al Jazeera is reporting.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-official-threatens-punish-israel-lebanon-attacks

[2026-04-09 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: RT crew caught up in Israeli strikes on Beirut

Snippet: Israel has stepped up air strikes across Lebanon, pounding central Beirut, just hours after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire, according to RT correspondent Steve Sweeney, who was caught up in the attack with his cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637713-israel-strikes-lebanon-iran-ceasefire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-09 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Israel has stepped up air strikes across Lebanon, pounding central Beirut, just hours after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire, according to RT correspondent Steve Sweeney, who was caught up in the attack with his cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637713-israel-strikes-lebanon-iran-ceasefire/

[2026-04-09 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Will the ceasefire have any impact on UK fuel and food prices?

Snippet: Immediate, but temporary, relief. That's the initial economic response to news of a two-week ceasefire: stock markets across the globe rallied, while the price of crude oil plunged.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ywpv1d4geo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Gives Approved Hormuz Shippers "Few Seconds" To Submit Payment In Bitcoin

Snippet: Iran plans to require shipping companies to pay transit tolls in Bitcoin for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Financial Times report.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-charge-bitcoin-tolls-strait-hormuz-transit-ceasefire-takes-hold

[2026-04-08 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Survey finds 60 percent of Americans view Israel unfavourably following Iran war

Snippet: A new Pew Research Center survey, conducted weeks into the US-Israeli war on Iran, found that six in 10 Americans now hold an unfavourable view of Israel, up from 53 percent last year and by nearly 20 points since 2022.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/survey-finds-60-percent-americans-view-israel-unfavourably-following-iran-war

[2026-04-08 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Hundreds feared dead in massive wave of Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-08/hundreds-feared-dead-israeli-strikes-lebanon/106544376

[2026-04-08 23:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Ceasefire 'provides opening' for Houthis to use Tehran tollbooth formula to choke shipping | The National

Snippet: Yemen's Houthi rebels could follow Iran’s lead and create a new chokepoint on international shipping, a maritime intelligence analyst has said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/08/ceasefire-provides-opening-for-houthis-to-use-tehran-tollbooth-formula-to-choke-shipping/

[2026-04-08 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Stone Age’ to ‘Golden Age’: How the final hours before the truce unfolded

Snippet: In the final hours before a United States-Iran ceasefire was reached early on Wednesday in the Middle East, the war that had shaken the world for nearly six weeks had threatened to explode to even more prolonged and devastating levels.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/stone-age-to-golden-age-how-the-final-hours-before-the-truce-unfolded

[2026-04-08 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: PH to take advantage of two-week US-Iran ceasefire, says Marcos

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says on April 8, 2026 that the Philippine government would ‘take as much advantage’ of the two-week ceasefire forged by the United States and Iran in the Middle East. In a video released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos welcomed the truce and said the development was very beneficial to the country since a key component of the deal was reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/videos/watch-ph-to-take-advantage-of-two-week-us-iran-ceasefire-says-marcos/2316564

[2026-04-08 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pakistan takes on role of peacemaker, but it comes with risks - analysis

Snippet: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stepped forward as a peacemaker to help secure a ceasefire with Iran. Pakistan borders Iran, and it is a close friend of the US. Pakistan’s prime minister has worked with the Trump administration and is considered to have warm ties with the White House.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892374

[2026-04-08 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Five things to watch amid the ceasefire with Iran

Snippet: On April 8, a fragile ceasefire took shape in the Middle East. The fragility of the ceasefire is clear from reports of continued Iranian attacks on the Gulf, as well as news that Israel will continue its strikes in Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892372

[2026-04-08 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dow soars 1,400 points, oil plunges near $90 as Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran

Snippet: US stocks surged Wednesday morning as oil plunged near $90 after President Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran — paving the way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/business/dow-soars-1400-points-oil-plunges-near-90-as-trump-announces-two-week-ceasefire-with-iran/

[2026-04-08 23:36 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump’s Iran ceasefire doesn’t mean Europe’s economy is out of the danger zone

Snippet: 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.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-market-breathe-out-but-economy-isnt-out-woods-yet/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-08 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump’s Iran ceasefire

Snippet: 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 a political backlash.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/defeat-from-the-jaws-of-victory-israel-reacts-to-trumps-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Can two-week US-Iran ceasefire pave the way for lasting peace? | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/08/can-two-week-us-iran-ceasefire-pave-the-way-for-lasting-peace/

[2026-04-08 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US-Iran ceasefire “great news” — Palace

Snippet: 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.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/news/us-iran-ceasefire-great-news-palace/2316525

[2026-04-08 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Takeaways after a tentative, 2-week ceasefire reached in Iran war

Snippet: 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 appeared to be dueling proposals to halt the fighting, with Iran insisting it would continue to control and charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as well as enrich uranium.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-war-ceasefire-takeaways-e53287f7594521f125dc1d6014c03a05

[2026-04-08 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Anger and surprise in Israel after US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: The ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran has been met with anger and sharp criticism in Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/anger-and-surprise-israel-after-us-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: First Two Ships Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz Since Ceasefire As Iran Demands Payment In Crypto

Snippet: 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, according to ship tracking data.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/first-two-ships-pass-through-strait-hormuz-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: No truce in Lebanon as Israel bombs Beirut, south

Snippet: 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.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/08/no-truce-in-lebanon-as-israel-bombs-beirut-south/

[2026-04-08 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message

Snippet: Sixteen Cameroonians have been killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, the BBC has confirmed after a foreign ministry source verified that a recently leaked diplomatic note circulating on social media about the deaths was authentic.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg0v5gy01go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-08 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: St. Petersburg Court Jails Former Members of Youth Activist Group Vesna

Snippet: A judge in St. Petersburg on Wednesday sentenced six former members of the democratic youth organization Vesna to prison sentences of varying lengths after they were found guilty of charges including extremism and spreading “war fakes.”

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/08/st-petersburg-court-jails-former-members-of-youth-activist-group-vesna-a92454

[2026-04-08 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: War a bigger economic wrecking ball than fires, floods or financial crisis

Snippet: War delivers a bigger hit to the economy than natural disasters or governments defaulting on debt, new research has revealed, alongside warnings that any substantial increase in defence spending will require cuts to health and education services.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/war-a-bigger-economic-wrecking-ball-than-fires-floods-or-financial-crisis-20260408-p5zm3q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Bank expects Middle East economic growth to slow to 1.8% and warns of scarring from Iran war | The National

Snippet: 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”.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/08/world-bank-expects-middle-east-economic-growth-to-slow-to-18-and-warns-of-scarring-from-iran-war/

[2026-04-08 22:49 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: What has conflict in Iran revealed about the UK’s geopolitical standing and military readiness?

Snippet: Whatever happens next as US and Iran agree to a temporary ceasefire, some important lessons have been learned

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/conflict-iran-us-uk-geopolitical-standing-military-readiness-explainer

[2026-04-08 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran celebrates ceasefire amid critical war losses, says it 'forced America to accept its demands'

Snippet: 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.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892368

[2026-04-08 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Schools to gradually reopen after ceasefire, with uneven rollout across Israel

Snippet: 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.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892369

[2026-04-08 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Airline Stocks Soar On Iran Ceasefire As IATA Sees "Positive" Tailwinds, But Warns Jet Fuel Crisis Will Persist

Snippet: 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, forcing ticket and baggage price hikes and triggering travel chaos across the Gulf region.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/airline-stocks-soar-iran-ceasefire-iata-sees-positive-tailwinds-warns-jet-fuel-crisis-will

[2026-04-08 22:42 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran-US Double Ceasefire: What Just Happened?

Snippet: Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.

Read full article: https://theduran.com/nima-r-alkhorshid-iran-us-double-ceasefire-what-just-happened/

[2026-04-08 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: General Caine: 'Ceasefire is a pause'

Snippet: 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.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/general-caine-ceasefire-pause

[2026-04-08 22:37 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Attacks continue despite 'fragile' ceasefire deal

Snippet: 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, which US Vice President JD Vance called "fragile".AS IT HAPPENED: Trump promised to help ease the 'traffic buildup', but there's no trafficFirst responders work at the site of an Israeli

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-update-ceasefire-agreed-though-some-attacks-continue/0ed415cd-df12-4d77-8294-29eadeee1535

[2026-04-08 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pete Hegseth says ‘Iran begged for this cease-fire,’ touts ‘overwhelming victory’

Snippet: 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.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/pete-hegseth-says-iran-begged-for-this-cease-fire-touts-overwhelming-victory/