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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Lebanon talks "will focus on disarming Hezbollah".

Israel PM seeks Lebanon talks amid fears for Iran truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has given an instruction to ‌begin peace talks with Lebanon including on the ‌topic of disarming Hezbollah.

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The Iranian flag flies at the Persian Gulf Star gas refinery in Bandar Abbas.

The third Gulf war will scar energy markets for a long time

A tentative ceasefire may be in place between the United States and Iran but residual risks and ruined infrastructure will keep energy prices high.

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Is the Strait of Hormuz open?

Is the Strait of Hormuz really open amid ceasefire chaos?

We have a two-week ceasefire, and a 10-point framework that the US and Iran say is workable to prevent further conflict, but some say the Strait of Hormuz is closed again already. Here’s what we know.

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Yemeni soldiers keep vigil, as supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement, in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon on April 8.

Ceasefire cold comfort for Gulf states on the edge

The United States and Iran may have hit pause but the war has left the Gulf states exposed and searching for reliable allies.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says there is still a lot to do to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warns ships risk destruction despite ceasefire deal

Shipping firms remain on edge as Iran warns vessels could be targeted despite a fragile US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

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Iran and the US have agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire.

Why Trump’s truce deal has the world on edge

The ceasefire might look like a breakthrough, but deeper risks around oil, security and global stability remain unresolved.

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US reporter Shelly Kittleson was being released, Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah announced.

Major update after US journalist kidnapped

A significant breakthrough has emerged after the journalist was kidnapped in Iraq, with officials confirming she has now been freed.

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China and  Russia have voted against a resolution on the Strait of Hormuz at the Security Council.

China, Russia veto ignites global crisis over oil route

China and Russia have vetoed a UN push to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying fears over global oil supply as Iran tensions escalate.

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US President Donald Trump has issued a shocking threat to Iran, saying a ‘whole civilisation will die’ if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by his deadline on Tuesday evening Washington time.

Trump makes explosive claim: ‘Civilization will die tonight’

Donald Trump has warned ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ as his deadline for Iran’s total surrender expires.

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President Donald Trump has increasingly aggressive threats to destroy Iran’s power plants and bring “Hell” to the country following the rescue of a US airman after his fighter jet was shot down.

Iran rejects Trump ultimatum after aggressive online threats

President Donald Trump has increasingly aggressive threats to destroy Iran’s power plants and bring ‘hell’ to the country following the rescue of a US airman after his fighter jet was shot down.

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Ukraine fears losing US support as Iran war deepens.

Iran war may push Ukraine down US priority list: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine.

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Macron hits back at Trump as UK, Australia and allies hold talks.

‘Not a show’: French President fires back after Trump swipe

LATIKA M BOURKE: France’s President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back on Donald Trump’s criticism, warning that world politics is serious as tensions rise over Iran.

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