Trump claims on Iranian concessions trigger questions, rejections in Tehran
The political drama culminates with the IRGC announcing that the Strait of Hormuz is once again restricted.
World
aljazeera.com
18.04.2026
Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the navy was ready to inflict ‘new bitter defeats’ on the US and Israel.
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aljazeera.com
18.04.2026
Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support
‘This will be a great and brilliant day for the world’ Donald Trump said as Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz.
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18.04.2026
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait 'open'
Brent crude sinks 10% after Iran says the key waterway is completely open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.
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17.04.2026
Wall Street indexes rally after Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'
Finance
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17.04.2026
UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of rises
Drivers have seen weeks of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.
Finance
bbc.com
17.04.2026
Australia scrambles to secure energy as war on Iran fuels uncertainty
Heavily dependent on imported oil, Australia looks for quick fixes from regional diplomacy to free train rides.
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17.04.2026
BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'
Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.
World
bbc.com
17.04.2026
What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.
World
bbc.com
17.04.2026
Iran women football players thank Australian government for protection
The two Iran footballers who stayed in Australia following the Asian Cup say they want to rebuild lives in 'safety'.
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aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
‘Vengeance for all’: How Iran’s Lego videos won narrative war against Trump
The viral videos by Iranian creators, say analysts, are high-quality though cheap, and hit fissures in US politics.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
Trump calls war on Iran a ‘little diversion’
US President Donald Trump has described the war on Iran which has killed more than 2,000 people as a ‘little diversion’.
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17.04.2026
Bank boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises
Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision "very very difficult".
Finance
bbc.com
16.04.2026
Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.
World
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16.04.2026
Pakistani army chief in Tehran amid bid to restart US talks
Pakistan’s army chief has arrived in Iran for high-level talks aimed at reviving negotiations between Iran and the US.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.
Finance
bbc.com
15.04.2026
Pope Leo visits Cameroon with message of peace amid attacks from Trump
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at pope over calls for peace and criticism of US war on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Netanyahu sees Lebanon as his last chance for a ‘win’
After the failure in Gaza and Iran, the Israeli prime minister hopes he can be triumphant in Lebanon.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
US sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East despite Iran ceasefire
The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East this month, according to The Washington Post.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
As world focuses on Iran, Israel ‘engineering starvation policy’ in Gaza
The weaponisation of logistics has caused severe shortage of fuel, food and medicines piling misery on Palestinians.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026