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AI summaryOpposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai extended 'unconditional support' to the government's Middle East peace efforts, while also calling for a national government and warning against sidelining Imran Khan. The PTI cancelled its April 9 protest, and fuel price hikes were also debated.
AI summaryIran has reportedly begun collecting tolls in the Strait of Hormuz and plans to charge $1 per barrel of oil in Bitcoin, while the US opposes the fee but floats a joint venture. The IMF warns consumers would bear the cost, and Iranian officials offer conflicting statements about the fee's formal status.
AI summaryThe Pentagon has said US forces are 'maximally postured' to restart combat operations against Iran if a two-week ceasefire expires without a deal, as President Trump warned of renewed bombing. Talks in Islamabad, mediated by Pakistan, have so far failed to yield an agreement, with Washington maintaining a naval blockade and Tehran proposing a 10-point plan.
AI summaryThe Pentagon says Iran's military has been rendered ineffective for years to come, framing the campaign as a limited success; analysts see a broader shift in US doctrine toward small, integrated partnerships, with Israel at the center.
AI summaryFollowing a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, the first vessels have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, but traffic remains far below pre-conflict levels. Reports indicate that most early crossings involved Iran-linked ships, while many commercial operators remain cautious due to security warnings and unclear transit conditions.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on any country supplying weapons to Iran, a move experts say faces legal hurdles after the Supreme Court limited use of IEEPA. The announcement comes as the US and Iran begin a two-week ceasefire and prepare for peace talks.
AI summaryPakistan announced that the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, effective immediately, with a follow-up round of talks scheduled in Islamabad. The announcement has been met with both cautious optimism and disputes over the scope of the agreement, particularly regarding Lebanon. Iran has welcomed the ceasefire while affirming its participation in peace talks.
AI summaryThailand's foreign minister confirmed on Wednesday that three Thai crew members died after their cargo ship was struck by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The ship, the Mayuree Naree, was attacked on March 11 following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and human remains have since been found aboard.
AI summaryIsrael has backed a US-Iran ceasefire but insists it does not extend to Lebanon, where strikes continue. The truce, brokered by Pakistan, has drawn mixed reactions domestically, with polls showing Israeli public opposition and analysts pointing to Israel's perceived weakened position.
AI summaryCécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, French teachers detained in Iran for nearly four years on espionage charges, arrived in Paris on Wednesday and were greeted by President Emmanuel Macron. Their release followed diplomatic efforts including mediation by Oman, though details of the arrangement remain contested.
AI summaryTaiwan's main opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visited China for the first time in a decade, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and paying tribute to revolutionary Sun Yat-sen. The trip highlights ongoing tensions between Beijing and Taipei while offering a rare moment of dialogue.
AI summaryAs Spain reopens its embassy in Tehran, its foreign minister has called for the US-Iran ceasefire to be extended to Lebanon, citing Security Council Resolution 1701. Israeli officials have stated the truce does not cover Lebanon, where fighting with Hezbollah continues.
AI summaryHours after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire, several Gulf nations reported missile and drone attacks on their territories. Saudi Arabia also said its oil production capacity had been reduced by about 600,000 barrels per day due to attacks on energy facilities, while restoring key pipelines.
AI summaryA two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has led to a drop in oil prices and a rebound in global equities, according to multiple reports. However, conflicting statements from the White House about the status of the Strait of Hormuz have raised questions about the deal's durability and its impact on energy markets.
AI summaryIsraeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon for a second day after the US-Iran ceasefire, which Israel says does not apply to its conflict with Hezbollah. The strikes killed at least 300 people on Wednesday, while over 1,500 have been killed and 1.2 million displaced in Lebanon since March 2.
AI summaryAustralian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for the US-Iran ceasefire to extend to Lebanon and warned the fragile truce must hold to prevent further damage to the global economy and energy markets, as Australia moves to manage fuel supply disruptions.
AI summaryRussian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev said energy markets may take months to stabilize even if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. His comments come amid a US-Iran ceasefire announced by President Trump, with talks planned in Islamabad.
AI summaryRussia and China blocked a Bahraini-drafted UN Security Council resolution on navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz, arguing it would escalate tensions and undermine peace efforts. The two nations proposed an alternative draft focused on dialogue and peaceful settlement, drawing praise from Iran.