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US-Iran Talks Collapse Sparks Fears of Prolonged Energy Crisis

The collapse of US-Iran peace talks has raised concerns over rising oil prices and prolonged energy disruptions amid ongoing Middle East tensions and stalled negotiations.

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US-Iran Peace Talks Progress as Trump Highlights Strait of Hormuz Mine Clearing

US and Iran hold high-level peace talks in Islamabad amid ongoing conflict. Trump comments on mine clearing in Strait of Hormuz. Lebanon death toll surpasses 2,000. Pope Leo XIV calls for peace; Netanyahu vows to continue fighting Iran.

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PM Starmer: Iran Conflict Will Shape a Generation, Urges Strait of Hormuz Solution

Sir Keir Starmer warns the Iran conflict will define a generation, stresses reopening the Strait of Hormuz and calls for stronger international cooperation.

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PA Media Keir Starmer boarding a plane at the airport in Doha, Qatar. There is a red carpet, lined with men, leading up to the plane

Netanyahu Orders Direct Talks with Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah and Seek Peace

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered direct talks with Lebanon focusing on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peace amid ongoing conflict and recent deadly strikes.

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AFP via Getty Images Rescuers clear rubble in Beirut

Iranian Minister Urges US to Choose Between War and Ceasefire Amid Lebanon Strikes

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh told the BBC that Israeli strikes in Lebanon violate the US-Iran ceasefire, urging the US to choose between war and ceasefire. He affirmed Hezbollah's compliance and discussed maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Map showing where the Strait of Hormuz is in the Gulf of Oman, a key route for global oil transport. The strait lies between Iran and the peninsula of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The map also shows countries in the wider Middle East region including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan and Israel.

Australia Urges Lebanon's Inclusion in Middle East Ceasefire Amid Rising Beirut Attacks

Australia urges Lebanon's inclusion in the Middle East ceasefire amid escalating Israeli attacks on Beirut, extending its military deployment and calling for humanitarian protections.

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Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese

Faisal Islam: Iran War Ceasefire Brings Relief but Economic Impact Lingers

The Strait of Hormuz blockade caused global price spikes, but a ceasefire offers relief. Yet, economic scars and geopolitical shifts in the Gulf persist, with uncertain impacts on energy and markets.

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Getty Images Overhead shot of a large ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Israel Conducts Air Strikes in Southern Lebanon Despite US-Iran Ceasefire Deal

Israel conducted air strikes in southern Lebanon despite a US-Iran ceasefire deal, continuing conflict with Hezbollah amid significant casualties and displacement in Lebanon.

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AFP via Getty Images An explosion in Abbasiyeh, a neighbourhood in Tyre, Lebanon.

Keir Starmer Welcomes Iran Ceasefire Ahead of Gulf Visit to Meet Leaders

Keir Starmer welcomes US-Iran ceasefire as he travels to the Gulf to meet leaders and support diplomatic efforts. The FTSE 100 rises amid the ceasefire news, while political figures express varied views on the UK’s response.

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Starmer to Visit Middle East Following US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

Keir Starmer welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and is visiting Gulf leaders to discuss diplomatic efforts to uphold peace and reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions.

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Reuters Keir Starmer in suit and tie in front of Union Jack flag

US-Iran Agree Two-Week Ceasefire; Israel Excludes Lebanon from Deal

The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire just before Trump's deadline, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Israel supports the ceasefire but excludes Lebanon, where conflict with Hezbollah continues. Talks between the US and Iran begin April 10 in Pakistan.

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Residents climb over the rubble of a destroyed building and synagogue, after a missile attack in Tehran, Iran on Tuesday. Follow the latest developments in the US-Israel war on Iran and the wider Middle East crisis, live.

Iran Ceasefire Deal Offers Trump Partial Victory Amid High Stakes

President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran, averting imminent US strikes. The agreement is a partial win but carries significant political and geopolitical risks amid ongoing tensions.

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