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Gulf Nations Face New Reality, Whether Cease-Fire Holds or Not
ByVivian Nereim April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

The countries will have to re-evaluate their relationships with Israel, Iran and the United States after a war that has exposed their vulnerability.

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Ceasefire wins Trump instant gratification but Iran can enter talks with stronger hand
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent April 8, 2026

US is in weaker position than before war as Tehran has shown capacity to inflict pain on Trump administrationMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe announcement of a two-week ceasefire has allowed Donald Trump to hail the reopening of the Hormuz strait a…

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Oil prices plunge and stocks jump after Trump announces conditional ceasefire with Iran
ByMark Saunokonoko April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Oil heads for biggest daily fall since pandemic as Iran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz under its managementMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of HormuzOil prices tumble…

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Explainer: What is in Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan and will the US agree to it?
ByJonathan Yerushalmy April 8, 2026

Two-week ceasefire comes after Trump spoke to Pakistan’s leaders, with China also believed to be exerting influence over TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormu…

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US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz
ByAndrew Roth in Washington April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

US president abandons threat for Iran to surrender or face destruction with last-minute intervention led by PakistanMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran war ceasefire announcement – what we know so farExplainer: What is in Iran’s 10-point ceasefire pl…

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Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign
ByAshley Ahn April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a weekslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets.

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As Deadline Nears, Confusion Over U.S.-Iran Talks Swirls Worldwide
ByMichael Crowley April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

U.S., Iranian, Israeli and other officials offered varying accounts about the state of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

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How Tolls in the Strait of Hormuz Would Undercut International Law
BySachi Kitajima Mulkey April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Both the U.S. and Iran are now talking about imposing fees on ships using the vital passageway. That could fray a treaty that ended centuries of lawlessness on the high seas.

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How Tolls in the Strait of Hormuz Would Undercut International Law
BySachi Kitajima Mulkey April 7, 2026

Both the U.S. and Iran are now talking about imposing fees on ships using the vital passageway. That could fray a treaty that ended centuries of lawlessness on the high seas.

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Will bombing Iran back to the ‘stone ages’ achieve any war objectives?
ByPeter Beaumont Senior international correspondent April 7, 2026

Donald Trump’s threat to target Iran’s bridges and power plants follows a similar playbook to recent conflictsDuring Israel’s 2006 war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israeli jets bombed the Jiyeh power station north of the coastal city of Sidon. The bla…

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