Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis. Grouped from 20 articles across 9 sources.
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US and Iran agree 2-week ceasefire that will open Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump says 10-point plan from Iran is ‘workable basis’ for negotiations
US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz
US president abandons threat for Iran to surrender or face destruction with last-minute intervention led by Pakistan Middle East crisis – live updates Iran war ceasefire announcement – what we know so far Explainer: What is in Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan and will the US agree to it? The US and Iran agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire on Tuesday evening, which included a temporary reopening of the strait of Hormuz, after a last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan, canceling an ultimatum from Donald Trump for Iran to surrender or face widespread destruction. Trump’s announcement of the ceasefire agreement came less than two hours before the US president’s self-imposed 8pm Eastern time deadline to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges in a move that legal scholars, as well as officials from numerous countries and the pope, had warned could constitute war crimes. Continue reading...
Iran agrees to open Strait of Hormuz for two-week US ceasefire
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says ‘if attacks against Iran are halted,’ then Iran agrees to a US ceasefire.
US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz | First Thing
Donald Trump abandons threat for Iran to surrender or face destruction. Plus, why some people are ‘bad texters’ Good morning. The US and Iran agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire deal on Tuesday evening, which includes a temporary reopening of the strait of Hormuz. How does the ceasefire affect Israel and Lebanon? The Israel prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said Israel backed the US ceasefire with Iran – but that the deal did not cover fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israeli attacks have killed more than 1,500 in Lebanon. What has Trump said about the Iranian 10-point plan? He has called it a “workable basis on which to negotiate”. Here’s what’s in it . Follow our liveblog for the latest developments . How much of a margin do Republicans have in Georgia? The GOP currently holds the state House with a three-vote margin. Continue reading...
Trump-Iran agree to two-week ceasefire, plan to open Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had asked Trump for a two-week delay of his Iran deadline, and for the Strait of Hormuz to open for the same period.
Trump announces two-week ceasefire as Iran agrees to reopen Hormuz Strait
Iran has said that safe passage through Hormuz will be possible through coordination with its armed forces.
Explainer: What is in Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan and will the US agree to it?
Two-week ceasefire comes after Trump spoke to Pakistan’s leaders, with China also believed to be exerting influence over Tehran Middle East crisis – live updates US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormuz The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday barely an hour before Donald Trump’s deadline to obliterate Iran was set to expire, with Tehran agreeing to temporarily reopen the strait of Hormuz. Israel also agreed to the ceasefire, the White House said. As Trump announced he was suspending his plans to escalate attacks across Iran , the US president said he had received a 10-point proposal from Iran which was a “workable basis on which to negotiate”. Continue reading...
Keir Starmer heads to Gulf after US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire
PM to meet regional leaders to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer is travelling to the Gulf to meet leaders in the region to discuss diplomatic efforts to support the ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran. The prime minister’s visit on Wednesday comes hours after a two-week ceasefire was agreed on Tuesday evening, canceling a self-imposed deadline by the US president, Donald Trump, for Iran to surrender or face widespread destruction. Continue reading...
Trump agrees to pause attacks on Iran if Strait of Hormuz opens
US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to extend his threatened deadline to attack Iran by two weeks.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz as some attacks continue, threatening fragile ceasefire
Disagreement emerged Wednesday over whether Lebanon was included in the truce, as Israel kept up its strikes
Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz
April 8 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will help with the buildup of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
In Strait of Hormuz, Iran and China take aim at US dollar hegemony
Tehran and Beijing both stand to gain from boosting status of the Chinese yuan.
Australia in Strait of Hormuz talks as ceasefire begins
Defence Minister Richard Marles says discussions will continue about Australia's involvement in ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
Trump announces "double sided ceasefire" with Iran, says Strait of Hormuz must reopen
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Ceasefire changes little for shipping in strait of Hormuz, experts say
Analysts expect only limited increase in shipping as vessels will still need to seek Iranian permission to transit Middle East crisis – live updates There will be no “mass exodus” of ships through the strait of Hormuz, shipping analysts say, despite a two-week conditional ceasefire being agreed between the US and Iran with provision for the temporary reopening of the crucial maritime channel. Tehran said on Wednesday that it would offer safe passage in coordination with its armed forces, though its coastguards warned any ship trying to transit without permissions would be “targeted and destroyed”. Continue reading...
First ships through Strait of Hormuz since ceasefire: Monitor
Around 800 ships are still stuck in the Gulf.
US ceasefire allows negotiations on Iran’s ‘workable’ 10-point plan
Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire paves the way for negotiations on Iran's 10-point plan.
Iran says talks with US will begin in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Friday
Tehran says the negotiations will be based on its 10-point proposal, which calls for control over Strait of Hormuz.
Early details about U.S. ceasefire with Iran
President Trump said he agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on the condition that the country would open the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron MacLean has more. Weijia Jiang, Elizabeth Palmer and Aaron MacLean have more.
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