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How Pakistan secured ‘biggest diplomatic win in years’ with Iran ceasefire
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi and Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad April 8, 2026

Pakistani officials lead breakthrough in negotiations to help avert catastrophe in Iran, at least for nowMiddle East crisis – live updatesPakistan’s leaders had almost lost hope. After more than two weeks of frantic negotiations, phonecalls and diploma…

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The Guardian view on Trump, Iran and the ceasefire: a devastating war has only losers | Editorial
ByEditorial April 8, 2026

The Middle East’s best hope may be that the US president continues to rebadge strategic defeat as successBoth the US and Iran claimed victory on Wednesday morning. Both were lying. The two-week ceasefire announced by Donald Trump the night before is no…

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‘In no way do we trust America’: Iranians react to two-week ceasefire
ByOliver Holmes and Stefanie Glinski April 8, 2026

Sudden pause in destructive war launched by US and Israel prompts mixed feelings in TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe video from the streets of Tehran shows crowds gathering in small groups, some waving Iranian flags while others wear them dra…

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Middle East ceasefire threatens to unravel as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankers
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Inclusion of Lebanon is significant difference in interpretation of truce agreed at 11th hour on TuesdayMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe fate of the two-week ceasefire in the Iran conflict looked in peril on Wednesday as both sides gave divergent v…

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Will shipping in the strait of Hormuz – and oil prices – return to normal?
ByJoanna Partridge and Jillian Ambrose April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Analysts say doubts over stability of the ceasefire and damage to production sites mean the energy crisis is far from overMiddle East crisis – live updatesIf the US-Israeli ceasefire with Iran holds, it could offer the clearest hope of an end to the en…

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The Iran crisis is far from over – instead we are entering a new and uncertain phase | Sanam Vakil
BySanam Vakil April 8, 2026

The ceasefire is welcome but fragile. Friday’s talks in Islamabad must address Iran’s nuclear programme and avoid sidelining the rest of the regionThe ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran has been met with understandable relief. Talks are now…

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Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire after US and Tehran agree to two-week pause
ByJoseph Gedeon in Washington April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Defense secretary spoke to reporters in first press briefing since Trump announced ceasefire deal after 40 days of warAfter 40 days and 40 nights of war, Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, on Wednesday pointed to divine providence while telling re…

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In a war with no winners, Netanyahu looks like the biggest loser
ByPeter Beaumont Senior international correspondent April 8, 2026

As Iran and US agree fragile ceasefire, Israel’s conflict has turned out to be a bust and, say opponents, ‘a political disaster’Middle East crisis – live updatesIn a war where there have been no winners, Israel’s prime minister looks set to be the bigg…

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Ceasefire changes little for shipping in strait of Hormuz, experts say
ByJoanna Partridge April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Analysts expect only limited increase in shipping as vessels will still need to seek Iranian permission to transitMiddle East crisis – live updatesThere will be no “mass exodus” of ships through the strait of Hormuz, shipping analysts say, despite a tw…

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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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