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Iran

Ships start to trickle through Hormuz, but question of control lingers

Trump said the strait would be "completely open" by Friday, but key details over who will manage the crucial waterway remain unresolved. Meanwhile, Iran has made further claims that it will control Hormuz in the future based on its interpretation of the framework deal with the US.

World News

US allies propose to lead demining mission of Strait of Hormuz

Trump appeared hesitant to accept the European proposal, stressing that the strategic waterway will become open and safe thanks to his tentative deal to end the war with Iran, but remained open to the idea of some naval presence to ensure water safety for commercial passage.

Iran

Iran declares victory and Israel digs in as US deal faces first test

Tehran declared the US "was forced to sign" a surrender while Iran's military said enemies had "no option but to accept defeat," as Israel said IDF forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza "for an unlimited period".

Europe News

EU leaders welcome US-Iran deal to end 'costly war'

The US and Iran said they had reached a deal to end the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, though they offered few details about Tehran's nuclear programme.

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Europe Today

US, Iran strike framework deal as Trump heads to Europe for G7 summit

US President Donald Trump is set to join fellow G7 leaders in France in the wake of a framework agreement between Washington and Tehran designed to pave the way for peace and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Business

Energy experts warn of slow oil supply recovery after Iran deal

High oil and gas prices and energy supply problems won't be solved overnight, despite Sunday's agreement to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran

Trump says US-Iran peace deal 'complete,' to be signed on Friday

Tehran has since confirmed that the "text of the memorandum of understanding" has been agreed on and is to be signed in Switzerland, opening the door to 60-day negotiations "following verification of US commitments," including the lifting of the US blockade.

Iran

Trump says Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday

Earlier, Pakistan says US-Iran peace deal likely to be finalised 'in the next 24 hours'

Europe News

US withdraws long-range military capabilities from NATO

The move comes at a particularly tense moment, with US Donald Trump increasingly angry at NATO allies over their refusal to join his war on Iran.

Iran

Iran says no decision made on deal with US after Trump deal claims

Trump said on Thursday that the two sides had reached a "great settlement" over the war and that it could be finalised over the next few days.

Iran

US strikes another tanker in Hormuz as it tightens Iran port blockade

CENTCOM disabled another tanker attempting to bypass the Iran blockade in a third strike this week, just hours after three Indian crew members were confirmed dead in Wednesday's strike on the MT Settebello.

Iran

Trump says US will seize Iran's Kharg Island and other oil terminals

Trump's social media post comes after the US and Iran traded strikes for a third day, pushing the region closer to the resumption of a full-scale war.

Europe Today

'It's up to host countries': Commission sports chief on World Cup bans

Reacting to concerns over US travel restrictions affecting World Cup participants, the EU Commissioner for sport told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that it is for the host countries to decide "who has access", while stressing that "football should be accessible to everyone."

Iran

Iran says ceasefire now 'practically meaningless' after US strikes

After a second day of exchange of fire between the US and Iran, Tehran further said the Strait of Hormuz was now shut to all shipping, a claim CENTCOM denied.

USA

Trump says 'I love the inflation,' claims US taking millions of barrels of Iranian oil

President Donald Trump welcomed new inflation data showing prices rising 4.2%, saying the numbers were "great." He argued higher energy costs linked to the Iran conflict were temporary and claimed US forces were moving millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe News

UN nuclear watchdog demands stockpile 'information' from Iran

The resolution comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, with the US having launched airstrikes against Iran early on Wednesday and Tehran firing back at countries in the region.

Iran

US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'

CENTCOM said it struck "multiple targets" overnight, with explosions reported in Tehran, Bandar Abbas and across the Strait of Hormuz. Trump earlier declared Iran's military "completely defeated" and said negotiators had been "playing us for suckers".

Oman

US strikes tanker near Oman, sparking India protest over missing crew

US Central Command said it fired on the Palau-flagged Settebello after the crew ignored orders, hitting its engine room as the vessel attempted to carry Iranian oil in violation of the US blockade.

Markets

Tech sell-off deepens but oil stays flat despite renewed Iran tensions

Global stock markets fell on Wednesday, extending a volatile week driven by concerns about rising inflation, potential interest rate hikes and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Iran

Tehran fires missiles at three countries after US strikes on Iran

Jordan intercepted five missiles aimed at an area hosting a major airbase near Azraq while Kuwait and Bahrain said their air defences were engaging incoming fire. The attacks followed US strikes on Iranian air defence and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.