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Iran decries ceasefire breaches, urges U.S. to abide by commitments

Iranian officials have criticised ceasefire violations by Isreal and U.S., citing Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon on Wednesday (8 April), an intrusion of a military drone, and a U.S. denial of Tehran’s right of nuclear enrichment, on the first day of the two-week ceasefire on Wednesday.

Trump criticises NATO over Iran in meeting with Rutte

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Trump criticises NATO over Iran in meeting with Rutte

U.S. President Donald Trump vented his frustration with NATO during a private meeting with its secretary-general, Mark Rutte, on Wednesday as relations in the military alliance reached a crisis point over the Iran war.

Trump: U.S. military to stay around Iran; threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with ceasefire deal

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Trump: U.S. military to stay around Iran; threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with ceasefire deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday its military ships and aircraft will remain around Iran and threatened that the U.S. will start "shooting" again unless Tehran fully complies with the deal reached with Washington.

Iran: Peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes on Lebanon

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Iran: Peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran, which suggested it would be "unreasonable" to proceed with talks to forge a permanent peace deal with the United States.

Iran, Israel and the U.S. agree to a ceasefire, though Tel Aviv says the deal does not extend to Lebanon - 8 April

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Iran, Israel and the U.S. agree to a ceasefire, though Tel Aviv says the deal does not extend to Lebanon - 8 April

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Iran and the United States, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire covering all areas, but Israel says the deal excludes Lebanon. Tel Aviv says the U.S. is committed to achieving shared goals in upcoming negotiations.

Global air travel disruption continues despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire

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Global air travel disruption continues despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire

International air travel remains severely disrupted despite the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran announced on Wednesday (8 April), leaving many passengers unable to reach their destinations after conflict-related cancellations at major Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi.

Hezbollah pauses attacks amid U.S.-Iran ceasefire; Israel continues strikes in Lebanon

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Hezbollah pauses attacks amid U.S.-Iran ceasefire; Israel continues strikes in Lebanon

Lebanon’s Hezbollah said it had stopped firing on northern Israel and Israeli forces on Wednesday as part of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East brokered between the United States and Iran. However, a Hezbollah lawmaker warned that the pause could collapse if Tel Aviv does not adhere to it.

Trump agreed to two-week ceasefire with Iran just hours before deadline

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Trump agreed to two-week ceasefire with Iran just hours before deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face U.S. attacks on its civilian infrastructure.

Oil slides below $100 and stocks jump after two-week Iran war ceasefire agreed

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Oil slides below $100 and stocks jump after two-week Iran war ceasefire agreed

Financial markets experienced a monumental shift as crude valuations tumbled and equity indices surged worldwide.

Oil tankers stranded in Strait of Hormuz despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire

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Oil tankers stranded in Strait of Hormuz despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Oil and gas tankers remained stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday (8 April), as shipping firms sought clarity on vessel passage despite a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

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