US-Iran war highlights: Missile alerts in Israel, UAE, Saudi despite Iran-US ceasefire announcement | World News (original) (raw)

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US Iran war news highlights: Israel and the United Arab Emirates both sounded missile alerts, despite Iran and the United States saying they had reached a two-week ceasefire. Missile alerts also continued in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait, hinting at the chaos surrounding the diplomatic moves.

US Iran war news highlights: The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, which is expected to halt the military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

US Iran war news highlights: The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, which is expected to halt the military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Follow our new blog for latest updates on Iran ceasefire: Iran ceasefire live updates.

Meanwhile, Israel and the United Arab Emirates both sounded missile alerts early Wednesday, despite Iran and the United States saying they had reached a two-week ceasefire in the war. Missile alerts also continued in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait early Wednesday, hinting at the chaos surrounding the diplomatic moves.

Trump said the ceasefire agreement was made on the condition that Iran agree to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.

“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

Following the warning by US President Donald Trump, White House on Tuesday said Trump is the only person who knows his plans for Iran.

"The Iranian regime has until 8 pm Eastern Time to meet the moment and make a deal with the United States," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to AFP, when asked if Trump was prepared to use a nuclear weapon, and about a report that Iran had cut off negotiations.

"Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do," Leavitt said.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a fresh warning stating “whole civilisation will die tonight” as his deadline to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz neared. Strikes were reported from across Iran on key infrastructure, including railways, bridges and electricity plants.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen."

Here are top developments on the Iran-US war:

Iran's response to Trump's threats: Responding to Trump’s threats, a senior Iranian source told Reuters that Qatar had conveyed Tehran’s message to the United States and regional countries, warning that if Washington attacks Iran’s power plants, “the entire region and Saudi Arabia will fall into complete darkness with Iran's retaliatory strikes.”

Iran's Kharg Island attacked: Iran's Kharg Island was targeted with multiple strikes on Tuesday. The island sits across the Persian Gulf from US bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and contributes largely to Iran’s oil sector. Nearly 90% of the country’s oil exports pass through it.

Iran railway movement disrupted: Railway movement in Iran’s Mashhad was halted after Israel issued a warning advising Iranians to avoid using the country’s railway network until 9 p.m. local time. In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces’ Farsi page cautioned that being near trains and railway lines “puts your lives in danger.”

Trump's ultimatum to Iran: Donald Trump's self-imposed deadline on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ends at 8 pm ET on Tuesday (5:30 am IST on Wednesday). Less than 24 hours are now remaining before the deadline ends. “Every bridge in Iran will be decimated, by 12 o’clock tomorrow night,” Trump said, further issuing to threats to Iran's power plants. He has said that the attacks would be carried out over four hours and it was highly unlikely that the deadline would move.

Iran says attacks would continue: As the US President's self-imposed deadline looms, Iran has reportedly reacted defiantly saying Trump's "arrogant rhetoric and baseless threats" would not hinder operations against US and Israeli forces. The Iranian army's Khatam Al-Anbiya central command reportedly said that "crushing operations of the warriors of Islam against the American and Zionist enemies" would continue.

Pak, Egypt, Turkey pushing for ceasefire: According to an Axios report, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey are pushing to secure a potential ceasefire between the US and Iran, lasting about 45 days. News agency Reuters also reported on Monday that a framework to end hostilities has been put together by Pakistan and exchanged with Iran and the US.

Explosions in Tehran, blasts in Iraqi Kurdistan: Fresh explosions were reported in parts of Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj, and according to an AFP report, two blasts were also heard near the Erbil airport in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region. Israeli has announced the completion of a wave of airstrikes on Iran and has separately said that its air defences were activated in response to missiles fired by Iran.

Oil rises, US markets drop: Brent edged up 0.5% to $110 a barrel, and US futures contracts for the S&P 500 Index dipped 0.2% in early trading on Tuesday as Trump threatened Iran, signalling fresh escalation in the ongoing war. If Iran doesn’t agree to the US’s terms, the military may destroy “every bridge in Iran by 12 o’clock tomorrow night” and put every power plant “out of business,” Trump has warned.

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Meanwhile, Israel and the United Arab Emirates both sounded missile alerts early Wednesday, despite Iran and the United States saying they had reached a two-week ceasefire in the war. Missile alerts also continued in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait early Wednesday, hinting at the chaos surrounding the diplomatic moves.

Trump said the ceasefire agreement was made on the condition that Iran agree to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.

“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

Following the warning by US President Donald Trump, White House on Tuesday said Trump is the only person who knows his plans for Iran.

"The Iranian regime has until 8 pm Eastern Time to meet the moment and make a deal with the United States," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to AFP, when asked if Trump was prepared to use a nuclear weapon, and about a report that Iran had cut off negotiations.

"Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do," Leavitt said.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a fresh warning stating “whole civilisation will die tonight” as his deadline to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz neared. Strikes were reported from across Iran on key infrastructure, including railways, bridges and electricity plants.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen."

Here are top developments on the Iran-US war:

Iran's response to Trump's threats: Responding to Trump’s threats, a senior Iranian source told Reuters that Qatar had conveyed Tehran’s message to the United States and regional countries, warning that if Washington attacks Iran’s power plants, “the entire region and Saudi Arabia will fall into complete darkness with Iran's retaliatory strikes.”

Iran's Kharg Island attacked: Iran's Kharg Island was targeted with multiple strikes on Tuesday. The island sits across the Persian Gulf from US bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and contributes largely to Iran’s oil sector. Nearly 90% of the country’s oil exports pass through it.

Iran railway movement disrupted: Railway movement in Iran’s Mashhad was halted after Israel issued a warning advising Iranians to avoid using the country’s railway network until 9 p.m. local time. In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces’ Farsi page cautioned that being near trains and railway lines “puts your lives in danger.”

Trump's ultimatum to Iran: Donald Trump's self-imposed deadline on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ends at 8 pm ET on Tuesday (5:30 am IST on Wednesday). Less than 24 hours are now remaining before the deadline ends. “Every bridge in Iran will be decimated, by 12 o’clock tomorrow night,” Trump said, further issuing to threats to Iran's power plants. He has said that the attacks would be carried out over four hours and it was highly unlikely that the deadline would move.

Iran says attacks would continue: As the US President's self-imposed deadline looms, Iran has reportedly reacted defiantly saying Trump's "arrogant rhetoric and baseless threats" would not hinder operations against US and Israeli forces. The Iranian army's Khatam Al-Anbiya central command reportedly said that "crushing operations of the warriors of Islam against the American and Zionist enemies" would continue.

Pak, Egypt, Turkey pushing for ceasefire: According to an Axios report, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey are pushing to secure a potential ceasefire between the US and Iran, lasting about 45 days. News agency Reuters also reported on Monday that a framework to end hostilities has been put together by Pakistan and exchanged with Iran and the US.

Explosions in Tehran, blasts in Iraqi Kurdistan: Fresh explosions were reported in parts of Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj, and according to an AFP report, two blasts were also heard near the Erbil airport in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region. Israeli has announced the completion of a wave of airstrikes on Iran and has separately said that its air defences were activated in response to missiles fired by Iran.

Oil rises, US markets drop: Brent edged up 0.5% to $110 a barrel, and US futures contracts for the S&P 500 Index dipped 0.2% in early trading on Tuesday as Trump threatened Iran, signalling fresh escalation in the ongoing war. If Iran doesn’t agree to the US’s terms, the military may destroy “every bridge in Iran by 12 o’clock tomorrow night” and put every power plant “out of business,” Trump has warned.

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US Iran war LIVE updates: Take a look at some of the key points:

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US Iran war LIVE updates: Indian shares set to open higher on Iran ceasefire

US Iran war LIVE updates: Indian shares are set to surge at open on Wednesday, tracking a global rally and a sharp drop in crude oil prices after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.

Investor focus will be on the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision later in the day, with markets watching closely for updated growth and inflation forecasts amid lingering uncertainty from the Middle East conflict.

GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 23,825 as of 7:49 a.m. IST, indicating that the benchmark Nifty 50 will open about 3% above Tuesday's close of 23,123.65.

Apr 08, 2026 8:07:39 AM

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US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran deal a 'total and complete victory' for US, says Trump

US Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.

"Total and complete victory. 100 percent. No question about it," Trump said in a brief telephone interview shortly after the announcement of the truce.

Apr 08, 2026 7:54:28 AM

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US Iran war LIVE updates: Iraq's Islamic Resistance says suspending operations for two weeks

US Iran war LIVE updates: The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, said it would suspend its operations in Iraq and across the region for two weeks, according to a statement issued on Wednesday, in a move that follows announcements of a two-week suspension of hostilities between the United States and Iran.

Apr 08, 2026 7:46:13 AM

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US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran includes 'acceptance of enrichment' in ceasefire's Farsi version

US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran in the Farsi-language version of its 10-point ceasefire plan included the phrase "acceptance of enrichment" for its nuclear programme, something that was missing in English versions shared by Iranian diplomats to journalists.

It wasn't immediately clear why that term was missing.

However, US President Donald Trump had said ending Iran's nuclear programme entirely was a key point of the war.

Apr 08, 2026 7:38:55 AM

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US Iran war LIVE updates: Pakistan invites Iran and the US to talks in Islamabad on Friday

US Iran war LIVE updates: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he is inviting Iran and the United States to meet in Islamabad and have further discussions.

In a post on X, Sharif said that both parties have agreed on the ceasefire.

“I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries,” he said. “And invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.”

Apr 08, 2026 7:31:10 AM

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US Iran war LIVE updates: Trump threat against Iran's civilian infrastructure not ‘appropriate’, says Australian PM

US Iran war LIVE updates: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure as not "appropriate" on Wednesday but he welcomed a two-week ceasefire as "positive".

"I don't think it's appropriate to use language such as that from the president of the United States, and I think it will cause some concern," Albanese told Sky News Australia.

"We have called for is a de-escalation, and that is what has occurred, and that's a good thing," he added.

Apr 08, 2026 7:20:03 AM

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US Iran war LIVE updates: Oil slides below $100, stocks soar after ceasefire announcement

US Iran war LIVE updates: Oil prices dived, stocks surged and the dollar was knocked back on Wednesday as a two-week West Asia ceasefire sparked a relief rally, fuelled by hopes that oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz could resume.

Market reaction was swift and dramatic, with US crude futures down around 16% to 94.59abarrel,whileBrentfuturesalsoslid1594.59 a barrel, while Brent futures also slid 15% to 94.59abarrel,whileBrentfuturesalsoslid1592.35 per barrel.

In Asia, Japan's Nikkei surged about 5% while South Korea's Kospi rose 6%, triggering a halt in trading. That left the MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan up 4%.

Beyond the immediate relief, investors remain keen to see whether the ceasefire leads to a broader resolution before placing major bets.

(With Reuters inputs)

Apr 08, 2026 7:14:55 AM

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US Iran war LIVE updates: The 10 Iran demands that US ‘accepted’ to get ceasefire deal

US Iran war LIVE updates: A diplomatic breakthrough was achieved after the Trump administration agreed to negotiate on a 10-point proposal put forward by Tehran, which outlines sweeping conditions ranging from sanctions relief to military withdrawal and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Iranian state media, the proposal accepted by the United States includes the following key conditions:

Apr 08, 2026 7:07:57 AM

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US Iran war LIVE updates: Israel agrees to Iran ceasefire, White House says

US Iran war LIVE updates: Israel has also agreed to the ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran after more than six weeks of conflict in West Asia, a White House official told news agency AFP.

Israel did not immediately react to the ceasefire announcement. Its assault on Lebanon in response to rocket fire by Iranian-backed Hezbollah has led to more than 1,500 deaths, according to Lebanese authorities.

Apr 08, 2026 7:00:05 AM

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US Iran war LIVE updates: White House says discussing in-person talks with Iran

US Iran war LIVE updates: The White House is considering in-person talks with Iran but they have not been finalised, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday, after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

"There are discussions about in-person talks, but nothing is final until announced by the President or the White House," Leavitt said after Iran said it agreed to talks with the United States to begin Friday in Pakistan.

Apr 08, 2026 6:54:32 AM

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US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran’s supreme leader orders military to stop firing

US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran’s supreme leader ordered all military units to stop firing, according to a statement broadcast on state-run IRIB nearly two hours after US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire deal, CNN reported on Tuesday.

“This is not the end of the war but all military branches should follow the Supreme Leader’s order and cease their fire,” the statement said.

Apr 08, 2026 6:50:59 AM

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US Iran war LIVE updates: Israeli official says the country is still attacking Iran

US Iran war LIVE updates: An Israeli military official told the Associated Press that the country is still attacking Iran, after White House said Israel agreed to ceasefire.

Notably, Israel and the United Arab Emirates both sounded missile alerts early Wednesday, despite Iran and the United States saying they had reached a two-week ceasefire in the war.

Apr 08, 2026 6:47:13 AM

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US Iran war LIVE updates: Missile alerts in Israel, Dubai, Saudi, Kuwait

US Iran war LIVE updates: Only moments after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the US and Iran on Tuesday, Tehran launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel, Dubai, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Air-raid sirens went off in several parts of Israel, The Times of Israel reported, citing the IDF. No immediate injuries were reported.

Apr 08, 2026 6:39:56 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: UAE responds to 'fire incident' at gas complex

Iran-US war news LIVE: Authorities in Abu Dhabi were responding to a "fire incident" at a gas complex in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, the government media office said.

"Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire incident at Habshan gas-processing facility," the media office posted on X, without providing details on the cause of the fire.

Apr 08, 2026 6:34:53 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Pakistan PM says ceasefire covers 'everywhere' including Lebanon

Iran-US war news LIVE: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the United States, Iran and their allies had agreed to a ceasefire "everywhere", including Lebanon, following mediation by his government to stop weeks of fighting.

"I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY," Sharif posted on X.

He added that Pakistan's capital Islamabad would welcome delegations from both countries on Friday to hold negotiations aimed at reaching a "conclusive agreement".

Apr 08, 2026 6:31:28 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Chinese officials encouraged Iran to find path to ceasefire with US, report says

China, which is Tehran’s biggest trade partner, spoke with the Iranians to get them on board, according to two officials quoted by AP.

Chinese officials were in touch with Iranian officials to encourage Tehran to find a path to a ceasefire deal as the negotiations were evolving, the officials said.

Beijing primarily had been working with intermediaries, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, as it tried to use its influence, said one of the officials, who was not authorised to comment publicly on the diplomatic matter.

Apr 08, 2026 6:26:24 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: US journalist Kittleson released from captivity in Iraq, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after recently being kidnapped by an Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group, Kataib Hezbollah, near Baghdad.

Apr 08, 2026 6:22:59 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Bitcoin jumps to three-week high on US-Iran ceasefire plan

Bitcoin rose to a three-week high after the US and Iran agreed to an initial ceasefire, prompting a surge in risk assets.

The largest cryptocurrency spiked as much as 4.9% to 72,738,itshighestlevelsinceMarch18,andwastradingjustbelow72,738, its highest level since March 18, and was trading just below 72,738,itshighestlevelsinceMarch18,andwastradingjustbelow72,000 at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday in Singapore. Smaller tokens also notched big gains, with Ether rising as much as 7.4% to $2,273.

“Bitcoin jumped up this morning on the temporary ceasefire and relief that further escalation had been averted for now,” said Caroline Mauron, co-founder of Orbit Markets. “Crypto markets will probably take their cue from stocks and commodities today.”

Apr 08, 2026 6:20:35 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Abu Dhabi says its Habshan gas-processing facility is ablaze

Abu Dhabi officials have said that its Habshan gas-processing facility is ablaze after earlier reporting incoming Iranian fire.

Apr 08, 2026 6:16:40 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Israeli attack kills eight in southern Lebanon

The Lebanese Ministry of Health has said that eight people have been killed and 22 others injured in an Israeli attack on the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera Arabic.

It was not immediately clear when the attack took place.

Apr 08, 2026 6:12:45 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Qatar says it intercepted missile attack

The Qatari Ministry of Defence announced a few minutes ago that the country’s armed forces had “successfully intercepted a missile attack”.

It was not immediately clear exactly when the attack took place.

Apr 08, 2026 6:05:54 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: What's happening in Lebanon?

Israeli drones are whirring louder than usual in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the skies above the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

The country is on tenterhooks waiting to see if a cease-fire deal will also bring an end to the war in Lebanon, which has been rocked by grinding month-long fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group.

Shortly before Trump announced the tentative deal, an Israeli strike on a busy street in the southern Lebanese city of Saida killed at least eight people, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The Israeli military also remains in control of a broad part of southern Lebanon that it has invaded in recent weeks.

Apr 08, 2026 6:03:07 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Trump shares statement of Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi

Donald Trump has shared in his Truth Social account Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi’s statement confirming the ceasefire deal with the US.

Araghchi in the statement expressed Tehran’s “gratitude and appreciation” to Pakistan and its leadership “for their tireless efforts to end the war in the region”.

“If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations,” the foreign minister said, adding that for the next two weeks, passage through the Strait of Hormuz “will be possible” in coordination with Iran’s military.

Apr 08, 2026 5:58:37 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Oil prices plunge and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures jumped after President Donald Trump held off on his threat of devastating attacks on Iran. U.S. crude oil futures fell more than 15%.

Futures for the S&P 500 were up 2.2% as of 8:05 p.m. ET, while Dow futures rose 930 points or 2%.

Late Tuesday, Trump said he was holding off on his threatened attacks on Iranian bridges, power plants and other civilian targets, subject to Tehran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said it has accepted a two-week ceasefire and its foreign minister said passage through the strait would be allowed for the next two weeks under Iranian military management.

Futures for U.S. crude oil sank 14.5% to $96.55 a barrel. The price remains well above where it was at the start of the war.

Apr 08, 2026 5:53:21 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Kuwait says intercepting missile and drone attacks

The Kuwaiti army said its air defenses were detecting missile and drone attacks. It said explosions being heard were a result of air defense systems intercepting attacks.

Apr 08, 2026 5:48:46 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Pakistan PM says Islamabad will host US-Iran talks on Friday

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has said that Islamabad will host US-Iran talks on April 10 (Friday).

Apr 08, 2026 5:45:58 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Iran ceasefire includes Lebanon, Pakistani PM says

The ceasefire that the US and Iran reached includes Lebanon, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who presented the plan to US President Donald Trump, said.

“With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY,” Sharif said in a statement.

Apr 08, 2026 5:41:57 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Who in the US is calling for Trump's impeachment?

Senator Ed Markey said that while he is “glad there is a reported ceasefire deal” that Trump can’t “threaten war crimes with impunity”, before calling on Congress to “stop this war and remove Donald Trump.”

Congresswoman Shontel Brown said “Trump took the world to the brink. For no clear purpose” and “is clearly unhinged, unwell, and unfit to lead,” calling for the US to “invoke the 25th amendment.”

Congresswoman Julie Johnson said that Trump is showing “erratic, reckless leadership” and “must be removed from office.”

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar described Trump’s threats as “sickeningly evil” and said he “must be impeached.”

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari said US Vice President JD Vance should “convene the cabinet immediately to invoke the 25th amendment and remove Trump from office … instead of leaking to the press that he was opposed to the war.”

Apr 08, 2026 5:39:58 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: US lawmaker says Congress would need to approve the proposal to end Iran war

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s fiercest advocates for military action in Iran, said that Congress will have to approve any proposal to end the war.

“As to an Iranian ten point proposal to end the war, I look forward to reviewing it at the appropriate time and its submission to Congress for a vote, like we did with the Obama JCPOA,” Graham posted on X, referring to the United States’ 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran.

“I want to reaffirm that from my point of view, every ounce of the approximately 900 lbs. of highly enriched uranium has to be controlled by the US and removed from Iran to prevent them in the future from having a dirty bomb or returning to the enrichment business,” Graham added.

While the White House has not detailed what the 10-point plan consists of, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the proposal includes the US agreeing to accept Iran’s nuclear enrichment and recognize its continued control over the Strait of Hormuz.

“We must remember that the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by Iran after the start of the war, destroying freedom of navigation. Going forward, it is imperative Iran is not rewarded for this hostile act against the world,” Graham said.

Apr 08, 2026 5:31:27 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Iraq welcomes US-Iran ceasefire

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry has said that Baghdad hopes the truce will deescalate tensions and lead to strengthening security and stability in the region.

“As the ministry asserts its support for regional and international efforts for containing crises and prioritising the language of dialogue and diplomacy, it stresses the need for full comitment to the ceasefire and refraining from any escalations,” it said.

Apr 08, 2026 5:24:45 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Sirens go off in Israel

Air-raid sirens have gone off in Israel — warning of incoming Iranian ballistic missile — at least twice since US President Donald Trump announced that he had agreed to a conditional cease-fire with Iran. Booms could be heard in the skies over central Israel. There were no reports of casualties or damage.

Apr 08, 2026 5:23:27 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Iran gives ‘fingers on the trigger’ warning amid reports of in-person talks with US

Iran’s National Security Council said in its statement that the upcoming negotiations with the United States were under the supervision and with the approval of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.

The council called for all political factions and Iranians to support the talks. The statement warned that if negotiations fail, Iran won’t hesitate to start fighting again.

“Our fingers are on the trigger and if the enemy falters even a tiny bit, we will respond forcefully,” the statement said.

Apr 08, 2026 5:21:19 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: US preparing for in-person Iran talks likely involving JD Vance

The Trump administration is preparing for potential in-person negotiations between US and Iranian officials in the coming days, as the two sides work towards a long-term deal to end the war between Washington and Tehran.

“There are discussions about in person talks, but nothing is final until announced by the President or the White House,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CNN.

The meeting would likely take place in Islamabad with Pakistani mediators in attendance, CNN reported, quoting US officials. They added it’s increasingly possible due to the two-week ceasefire announced by the US and Iran.

Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner and Vice President JD Vance are expected to attend, the officials said. Vance is currently visiting Hungary, and sources indicated a stop could be added to his trip if the timing was right.

Apr 08, 2026 5:16:07 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Israeli military says it detected missile launches from Iran

Despite reports that Israel is included in the ceasefire, the Israeli military says Iran has launched more missiles against the country.

“Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” it said.

Apr 08, 2026 5:12:01 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Iranian 10-point proposal includes lifting of sanctions

The Iranian 10-point proposal includes a lifting of all sanctions — placed on Iran by every American administration since the George W. Bush administration.

But it is unclear whether the West would want to give up that before winning major concessions on Iran’s nuclear program, its missiles, and its repression of protestors.

Apr 08, 2026 5:07:40 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: US military has paused strikes inside Iran, US official says

The US military has paused strikes inside Iran, according to a US official quoted by CNN.

Apr 08, 2026 5:05:02 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Iran foreign minister says says safe passage through Hormuz Strait possible for two weeks via coordination with forces

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has shared a statement on behalf of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council declaring that “if attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations.”

“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s armed forces and with due consideration to technical limitations,” Araghchi added.

Apr 08, 2026 4:57:59 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Full text of Iran's statement claiming victory

The following is a statement by the Supreme National Security Council of Iran on the two-week ceasefire and the conditions for negotiations:

These negotiations will begin in Islamabad with complete distrust of the American side, and Iran will allocate two weeks for these negotiations. This time can be extended by agreement of the parties.

It is necessary to maintain complete national unity during this period and to continue the celebrations of victory with strength.

The current negotiations are national negotiations and a continuation of the field, and it is necessary for all people, elites, and political groups to trust and support this process, which is under the supervision of the revolutionary leaders and the highest levels of the system, and to strictly avoid any divisive statements.

If the surrender of the enemy in the field becomes a decisive political achievement in the negotiations, we will celebrate this great historical victory together, otherwise we will fight side by side in the field until all the demands of the Iranian nation are achieved.

Our hands are on the trigger, and as soon as the slightest mistake by the enemy is made, it will be responded to with full force.

-Supreme National Security Council

Apr 08, 2026 4:52:18 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Iran says it accepted two week ceasefire, contradicts Trump on Hormuz

Iran's Supreme national security council has said that the country has accepted a two-week ceasefire, earlier announced by US President Donald Trump.

“Iran achieved historic victory by forcing criminal US to accept its 10-point plan. US has accepted Iran's control over Strait of Hormuz, enrichment right, removal of all sanctions,” Mehr New Agency quoted the council as saying.

Apr 08, 2026 4:31:00 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Israel also announces ceasefire

Israel is part of the two-week ceasefire President Donald Trump announced just an hour and a half before his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face escalated military attacks on civilian infrastructure, a senior White House official told CNN.

Israel has agreed to also suspend its bombing campaign while negotiations continue, the official said.

Apr 08, 2026 4:26:03 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: No immediate reaction yet from Iran

As of now, there has been no immediate reaction from Iranian officials to Trump’s announcement.

Apr 08, 2026 4:14:06 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to Strait of Hormuz opening

US President Donald Trump said he’d agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, less than two hours before his 8 p.m. to destroy a “whole civilization.”

Trump said the ceasefire agreement was made on the condition that Iran agree to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.

“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

“The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East,” Trump wrote.

“We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution,” he added.

Apr 08, 2026 4:00:30 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Pakistan’s foreign minister speaks with Egyptian counterpart

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Isaq Dar has spoken with his Egyptian counterpart to share the “latest developments in Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to promote dialogue and diplomatic engagement towards advancing peace and stability in the region”.

Apr 08, 2026 3:51:39 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Oil slumps after Pakistan seeks last-minute Iran extension

Oil slumped after Pakistan sought a last-minute extension of a US deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

West Texas Intermediate fell below 109abarrel,aftergaining0.5109 a barrel, after gaining 0.5% on Tuesday in a volatile session, while Brent closed at around 109abarrel,aftergaining0.5109. US President Donald Trump said he was in “heated negotiations” involving the war with Iran after mediator Pakistan asked for a two-week extension of his Tuesday deadline for Tehran to reopen the waterway.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on social media that talks were “progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully,” and that his country asked Iran “to open Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture.”

Apr 08, 2026 3:36:24 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Air strike targets PMF headquarters in Iraq

An air strike has targeted a headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces north of Baghdad, a source in the group told Al Jazeera.

Apr 08, 2026 3:29:55 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Pakistan’s foreign minister speaks with Saudi counterpart about dialogue efforts

Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar has held a late-night phone conversation with his Saudi Arabian counterpart to discuss the rapidly shifting regional landscape.

According to an official statement from Pakistan’s foreign ministry, the two “shared the latest developments in Pakistan’s continued efforts to promote dialogue and diplomatic engagement in pursuit of peace and stability in the region”.

Apr 08, 2026 3:24:03 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Five people injured in Israel

Israel's emergency services said five people in northern Israel were injured following missiles from Iran and rockets from Lebanon.

The Israeli military warned of an increased risk of inbound attacks as Trump's midnight GMT deadline approached.

Apr 08, 2026 3:22:43 AM

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Iran-US war news LIVE: Saudi Arabia says it shot down five missiles

A military spokesperson has said that Saudi Arabia's air defences have intercepted five ballistic missiles launched towards the kingdom’s eastern region.

In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said all five missiles were destroyed.

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