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Australian 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.
The United States and Iran have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, halting 40 days of US-Israeli attacks on Iran. The deal, which includes the temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, comes hours after President Trump threatened to obliterate Iranian 'civilisation'. Both sides claim victory, but disagreements over the deal's scope, particularly regarding Lebanon, and dueling versions of Iran's 10-point proposal cast doubt on the truce's durability.
Oil prices fell sharply and global stock markets surged after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of a prolonged disruption to energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the initial relief, concerns remain over the fragility of the truce, with oil prices later rebounding amid renewed tensions.
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire shortly before a US deadline expired, with Tehran accepting temporary safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leaders mediated the pause, with talks planned in Islamabad. Both sides have framed the truce as progress while differing on longer-term terms including control of the waterway.
President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran hours before a self-imposed deadline tied to opening the Strait of Hormuz, following threats of devastating strikes. Iran accepted a 10-point framework mediated by Pakistan while stressing the war is not over, as US domestic reactions split sharply and questions linger over Israel's stance.
Global oil prices fell sharply after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, pending the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While markets reacted with relief, analysts caution that consumer prices and long-term stability remain uncertain.
US President Donald Trump agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks, less than two hours before his deadline, following a request from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The ceasefire is conditioned on Iran fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and both sides have credited Pakistan's mediation. Details remain contested, including the scope of the ceasefire and the terms of Hormuz transit.
US President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expires Tuesday night, with Trump warning that a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if no deal is reached. Pakistan's prime minister has requested a two-week extension, while China vetoed a UN resolution on the strait.
Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French nationals held in Iran since May 2022 on espionage charges, have returned to France following their release from Evin prison in November. Their return was announced by President Emmanuel Macron, who thanked Oman for mediation efforts, and comes amid regional tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Iranian officials have called on young people to form human chains around power plants as a US deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches. The move comes amid threats of strikes on civilian infrastructure, with President Masoud Pezeshkian saying over 14 million Iranians have volunteered to defend the country.
The U.S. State Department is urging Americans to leave the Middle East amid threats from Iran and its proxies against American universities. Embassies in Bahrain and Egypt have issued alerts, with Bahrain instructing citizens to shelter in place. Over 9,000 Americans have safely returned from the region, but officials warn commercial flights may soon be unavailable.
Three gunmen opened fire outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, wounding two police officers before being shot dead by security forces. The consulate was unstaffed at the time, and Turkish officials described the incident as a terrorist attack. The U.S. ambassador condemned the assault, while Israeli authorities praised Turkey's response.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline. The threat drew condemnation from Pope Leo and raised international law concerns, as the US and Israel continued strikes on Iranian infrastructure. A two-week ceasefire was later announced.
Iran has proposed a 10-point peace plan to end the US-Israeli war, according to multiple reports, but President Trump called the proposal a 'significant step' that is 'not good enough.' The plan, which would require the US to accept Iran's uranium enrichment program and lift all sanctions, faces a Tuesday deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
As President Donald Trump issues escalating threats against Iran, including a warning of 'a whole civilization will die,' critics question his credibility and mental fitness. Three ceasefire proposals—from the US, Pakistan, and Iran—have emerged, but the president's shifting deadlines have undermined confidence in his word.
Israeli forces conducted large-scale strikes on multiple airports in Tehran overnight, targeting assets linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The strikes, part of an ongoing campaign against Iranian military infrastructure, also reportedly killed two senior IRGC Quds Force commanders. Meanwhile, regional tensions remain high amid reports of civilian casualties and attacks on energy facilities.
Majid Khademi, head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards intelligence organization, was killed in an airstrike confirmed by Israel. His death marks another high-profile casualty in the ongoing conflict, with Iran blaming a 'terrorist attack by the American-Zionist enemy.'
Dozens of antiwar protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv, calling for an end to the wars with Iran and Lebanon. Police dispersed the protest within minutes, and some arrests were reported. The demonstration, organized by the Peace Partnership coalition, coincided with similar events worldwide and came as the US and Iran announced a ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could be 'taken out' in a single night, as the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks on Israel and Kuwait, while Israel has bombed Iranian petrochemical facilities and struck targets in Lebanon. The situation has raised fears of a broader regional war.
Airstrikes in Iran have damaged pharmaceutical factories and medical facilities, including a key cancer drug producer, raising concerns about the health care system's collapse. The WHO has verified over 20 attacks on health infrastructure, while Israel defends the strikes as targeting chemical weapons development. Experts warn of potential war crimes and a humanitarian crisis.