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Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached
Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says
Wall St climbs at open after Iran says Strait of Hormuz open
France's Macron sympathises with authors who quit Bollore-owned publisher
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Italy saw modest growth in Q1, supported by Olympics, central bank estimates
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Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member
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US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports
The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday,
April 06, 2026
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Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked
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April 05, 2026
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Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports
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April 05, 2026
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China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says
China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the U.N.
April 05, 2026
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OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens
OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, a modest rise that will
April 05, 2026
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Iran, U.S. receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on
April 06, 2026
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UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal
UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a
April 06, 2026
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Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states
The Strait of Hormuz's closure and the resulting surge in global oil prices have handed financial windfalls to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia,
April 06, 2026
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Oil rises in choppy trade; US, Iran rhetoric heats up
Oil prices climbed in choppy trade on Monday, as the U.S. and Iran ratcheted up their rhetoric even as the two countries are engaging in indirect talks that could lead to
April 06, 2026
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Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come
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April 06, 2026
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US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade
A second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a U.S. blockade on vessels visiting
April 16, 2026
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Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?
Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran's Islamic
April 16, 2026
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UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday
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April 07, 2026
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A breakthrough deal or a crude awakening?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee: Markets are holding their collective breath as optimism over a possible deal to open the Strait of Hormuz clashes with the
April 07, 2026
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Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline
Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S.
April 06, 2026
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Iraq could restore oil exports to pre-war level within a week if Hormuz reopens, Basra Oil chief says
Iraq could restore crude oil exports to around 3.4 million barrels per day within a week provided the Iran war ends and the Strait of Hormuz reopens,
April 06, 2026
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Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears
Global markets have entered a period of heightened uncertainty ahead of a deadline set by U.S.
April 07, 2026
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Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday,
April 07, 2026
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Final countdown?
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Markets are once again held in suspense as traders count
April 07, 2026
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Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum
Some Western and Saudi firms in Riyadh have extended work-from-home advisories this week, five people familiar with the matter said, amid concern over a looming U.S.-imposed
April 07, 2026
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Wall St opens lower ahead of Trump's Iran deadline
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower open on Tuesday as investors assessed comments from the U.S. and Iran for any clues on where the conflict was headed, before President
April 07, 2026
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US hits military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy
U.S. strikes on Iran's Kharg Island do not represent a change in American strategy, U.S.
April 07, 2026
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Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says
Iran on Tuesday attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, the heart of the kingdom's downstream sector, its Revolutionary Guards said, the latest evidence of Tehran's
April 07, 2026
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Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran wants to charge fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its proposals to end the war with Israel and the United States after blocking most traffic
April 07, 2026
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Energy facilities and shipping hit during US-Israeli war on Iran
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf neighbours have damaged major energy facilities and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which
March 19, 2026
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Brent settles down on economic worries, US crude up ahead of Trump deadline for Iran
Oil prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with Brent down on worries that high energy prices could slow economic growth, while U.S. crude closed at its
April 07, 2026
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Dollar holds firm ahead of Trump's Iran deadline
The U.S. dollar traded close to its highest levels in almost 11 months on Tuesday with investors pausing ahead of a U.S.-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the
April 07, 2026
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Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends
Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the region and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran
April 15, 2026
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White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan
Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that
April 16, 2026
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Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side of Hormuz, source says
Iran could let ships sail freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack under proposals it has offered in
April 16, 2026
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Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes
Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as ongoing worries about supply disruptions offset comments by U.S.
April 16, 2026
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US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure
The Trump administration expressed optimism on Wednesday about reaching a deal to end the war
April 15, 2026
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Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says
The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence
April 08, 2026
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Wall Street closes mixed, with signs of progress as Trump's Iran deadline draws near
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday amid signs of progress in negotiations as the minutes ticked down to President Donald Trump's
April 07, 2026
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Investor reactions to Trump agreeing to two-week ceasefire with Iran
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April 08, 2026
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Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will help with the buildup of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
April 08, 2026
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Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'
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April 07, 2026
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From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran
The Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone
April 16, 2026
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Maersk cautious on Strait of Hormuz shipping despite US-Iran ceasefire
Maersk said on Wednesday the two-week ceasefire agreed between the U.S. and Iran could open some opportunities for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, but did not yet
April 08, 2026
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More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the
April 08, 2026
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China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
China and Russia on Tuesday vetoed a U.N. resolution encouraging states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling
April 07, 2026
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South Korea to push for the release of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Wednesday that the government would do its best to ensure the country's ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as
April 08, 2026
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Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire
The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pakistan. U.S.
April 08, 2026
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Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says
Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior
April 08, 2026
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Iran to approach peace talks with US with caution, Iranian ambassador to UN says
Iran will approach peace talks with the U.S. with greater caution than in the past due to a deep lack of trust, and the war will affect the future
April 08, 2026
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'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday there was still a lot of work to do to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, speaking during
April 08, 2026
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Shippers seek clarity on Hormuz passage as Iran issues fresh warnings
Shippers on Wednesday said they needed more clarity on the terms of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire before resuming transit through the
April 08, 2026
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Trump pushes for Strait of Hormuz reopening without tolls, White House says
President Donald Trump wants to see the Strait of Hormuz open up for oil tankers and other traffic without any limitations, including tolls, White
April 09, 2026
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US pump prices to stay elevated despite US-Iran ceasefire deal, market observers say
U.S. consumers will continue to pay high prices to fill up their vehicles or purchase airplane tickets through the peak summer travel season, several
April 09, 2026
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US team heads to Iran talks in Pakistan with low expectations
A U.S. team led by Vice President JD Vance left for Islamabad on Friday for weekend talks with Iran, even as both sides accused each
April 11, 2026
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Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade
Two Iranian-linked tankers exited the Gulf on Monday as other vessels began avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said
April 13, 2026
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How do shipowners navigate Trump's blockade?
Global shipowners are warning it is too risky to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump’s naval blockade collides with Iran’s assertion of control over the vital waterway. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports.
April 15, 2026
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Europe facing jet fuel crunch sees record inflows from US, Nigeria
Europe is seeing record inflows of jet fuel from the United States and Nigeria, data from Kpler and LSEG showed, as it seeks to shore up supplies due to
April 15, 2026
World
Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons
Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping in a letter not to give Iran weapons, and Xi responded that China was not supplying
April 15, 2026
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Oil tumbles below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire
Oil plummeted on Wednesday, falling below $100 a barrel, on hope of the Strait of Hormuz reopening after U.S.
April 08, 2026
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UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil and gas, must be toll-free,
April 09, 2026
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Lebanon must be covered by ceasefire agreement, French foreign minister says
The ceasefire agreed by Iran and the United States must also cover military actions in Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday, adding France
April 09, 2026
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STOXX 600 logs best day in over 4 years as Iran truce fuels relief rally (April 8)
(Corrects headline and paragraph 2 in news item dated April 8 to say STOXX 600 posts biggest one-day gain in more than four years, not in a year.)
April 08, 2026
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Glencore, Taiwan refiner book tankers to load Middle East oil after ceasefire
Commodities trader Glencore and Taiwan's state refiner CPC have chartered a tanker each to load Middle Eastern crude
April 09, 2026
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Relief rally hits pause
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Amanda Cooper Wednesday’s relief rally looked fragile heading into Thursday, as the recently agreed two‑week
April 09, 2026
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As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz
Nearly six weeks of war in Iran have ended, for now, with President Donald Trump claiming victory, but the U.S.-Iran ceasefire locks in a harsh reality: an
April 08, 2026
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Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday that restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz was of vital interest
April 09, 2026
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Mitsui O.S.K. awaits safety clarity, government guidance to move vessels from the Gulf, CEO says
Japan's Mitsui O.S.K.
April 09, 2026
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A toll for using Hormuz would be a 'dangerous precedent', UN's ship agency says
Imposing a toll on ships sailing through the critical Strait of Hormuz would "set a dangerous precedent" and countries should not impede freedom of navigation, the UN's
April 09, 2026
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Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday he did not want the NATO alliance to split over the Iran war but played down reported threats by U.S.
April 09, 2026
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Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says
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April 10, 2026
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Oil pares gains to close up 1% as Israel plans peace talks with Lebanon
Oil prices closed up 1% but settled below $100 for the second straight session on Thursday in volatile trading as a fragile Middle East ceasefire held
April 09, 2026
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Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S.
April 10, 2026
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Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said on Thursday Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded since the
April 10, 2026
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Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks
April 09, 2026
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NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that U.S.
April 09, 2026
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UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said the Iran war must become a turning point for Britain after two decades of crises, and he promised to
April 10, 2026
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Australia, Singapore leaders pledge closer energy ties to tackle global supply shock
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held talks in Singapore on Friday with counterpart Lawrence Wong, in which they vowed
April 10, 2026