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Israeli Strikes Kill Journalists in Lebanon; Strait of Hormuz Tensions Persist

Israeli strikes killed journalists in Gaza and Lebanon amid escalating tensions. Oil prices rose as fears grew over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and the strategic Strait of Hormuz remained tense.

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emergency responders work at the site of an Israeli strike amidst burnt out cars and rubble

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

Israel Supports US-Iran Ceasefire but Netanyahu's War Aims Remain Unmet

Israel supports the US-Iran ceasefire, but Netanyahu's stated war goals remain unmet amid ongoing missile attacks and political challenges, with disputes over Lebanon threatening the ceasefire's stability.

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Getty Images A woman walks a dog past a building in Tel Aviv, central Israel, that was heavily damaged by an Iranian ballistic missile strike, after the US and Iran agreed a two-week ceasefire (8 April 2026)

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Warning Heightens Shipping Risks Amid Ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz remains tense after Iran's warning to ships amid a ceasefire, limiting passage through a key oil route and causing global economic uncertainty.

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Getty Images A satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz with two red lines to show shipping lanes.

Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire Offers Temporary Relief Amid Ongoing Iran-US Tensions

The ceasefire between the US and Iran offers temporary relief for civilians but remains fragile. Both sides claim victory amid deep mistrust, with complex negotiations ahead in Islamabad. The conflict reshapes Middle East geopolitics, involving key issues like the Strait of Hormuz and regional al...

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Getty Images The remains of a damaged building in Tehran following an airstrike.

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

US and Iran Agree on Conditional Two-Week Ceasefire Including Strait of Hormuz Passage

Iran and the US have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire allowing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, following months of conflict and ongoing negotiations mediated by Pakistan.

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Getty Images Search and rescue officials stand before a site in Tehran heavily damaged by airstrikes

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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