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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded a Gulf tour focused on shoring up the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning there is 'a lot of work to do.' He also defended NATO's relevance to US interests, pushed back on Trump's threats to leave the alliance, and voiced firm opposition to any tolling of the strait.
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after 40 days of conflict, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claiming a decisive military victory and asserting that Iran 'begged' for the pause. The deal, announced by President Trump, comes amid reports of thousands of deaths and significant damage to Iranian military infrastructure, though the terms of a lasting agreement remain unclear.
A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but experts warn that oil prices and global energy markets will take years to recover. Logistical bottlenecks, damaged infrastructure, and soaring insurance costs continue to keep the crisis alive.
Thailand'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.
Israel 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.
Hours 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.
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.
According to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment reviewed by Reuters, Russian satellites have conducted detailed imagery surveys of military sites across West Asia, potentially aiding Iranian strikes on U.S. forces and other targets. The report also alleges collaboration between Russian and Iranian hackers, with multiple sources corroborating intense Russian satellite activity in the region.
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.
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.
According to reports from Axios and The Wall Street Journal, the US military has prepared target lists for potential strikes on Iranian energy and transportation infrastructure. President Trump has extended the deadline for a deal with Iran, while US and Israeli airstrikes have reportedly hit bridges in northwestern Iran.
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.
A drone attack blamed on Iran killed a Kurdish couple in Iraq's Kurdistan Region just before a ceasefire took effect, leaving their two daughters orphaned. The region has endured months of drone and missile attacks amid the US-Iran conflict, with Kurdish leaders condemning the violence as a 'terrorist attack'.
OPEC+’s eight leading producers will increase their collective oil output cap by 100,000 barrels per day in May, according to TASS calculations based on OPEC data. The decision follows a meeting at which the group approved a 206,000 bpd rise from April levels, while Kazakhstan and Oman must compensate for past overproduction. The next meeting is set for May 3.
As President Trump's Tuesday deadline for Iran approaches, international media are scrutinizing his threats to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure, his dismissal of war crimes accusations, and his broader mental fitness for office. The coverage also highlights a series of unrelated major stories, from war crimes charges against an Australian veteran to the Epstein investigation.
Experts and UN officials say President Trump's threats to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure could constitute war crimes under international law. While Trump and his UN ambassador argue such attacks are justified due to dual-use purposes, legal scholars warn of severe violations and the dilemma facing US military officers.
Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik will travel to Kazakhstan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia to discuss securing crude oil and naphtha supplies as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The trip underscores South Korea's urgent efforts to diversify energy sources and stabilize domestic markets, with gasoline prices surpassing 2,000 won per liter and shortages appearing in daily goods.
Pakistan's opposition parties protested sharply against a significant increase in petroleum prices in the National Assembly, while the government defended the move citing international market fluctuations and the Middle East conflict. The protests led to the adjournment of the House without transacting any business.