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Europe hails US-Iran ceasefire. Yet major questions hang over deal

The US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves several crucial questions unanswered for Europeans, who now find themselves excluded from the diplomatic process and scrambling to contain the ripple effects from the war.

Business

Greek and Liberian-flagged ships first to pass Hormuz since ceasefire

A Greek-owned bulk carrier and a Liberian-flagged vessel seem to be the first ships through the Hormuz Strait since Wednesday's ceasefire, part of a fragile two-week truce.

Economy

Shipping companies seek clarity on Strait of Hormuz reopening

Major shipping lines express cautious optimism over transit opportunities in the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced, but stress the urgent need for full clarity before any vessels move.

Iran

Russia and China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Hormuz strait

One-fifth of the world's oil typically passes through the strait and Iran's chokehold during the war has sent energy prices soaring around the world.

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Iran

'Only the president knows' what he will do on Iran, White House says

Trump had threatened to target Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed a deal to end the war on Tuesday, saying he was "considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil."

Qatar

Qatar warns Iran war could now 'spiral out of control'

In a series of direct warnings and as the US deadline for Iran approached later on Tuesday, Qatar’s foreign ministry called for “a way of ending the war before it spirals out of control”, adding that there was still time for diplomacy to prevail, “before it escalates beyond anyone’s control”.

USA

Trump's apocalyptic ultimatum to Iran: How serious is his threat?

US president warns a civilisation could be about to disappear if the regime in Tehran does not respond to his ultimatum after six weeks of war by Tuesday night. What are the possible scenarios? Euronews explains:

Iran

Trump says 'whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran refuses deal

Previously, the US president has warned that unless Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the US would unleash what he called the "complete demolition" of Iran's critical infrastructure overnight on Wednesday.

Markets

Markets send mixed signals ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran

European and Asian markets sent mixed signals on Tuesday in anticipation of US President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to agree to a deal "before all Hell will reign down on them".

Europe Today

Trump sharpens threatening rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz

Also in this newsletter: US President JD Vance travels to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán for the general elections. UN Goodwill Ambassador and actress Kristin Davis talks about the war in Sudan.

United Arab Emirates

UAE tells Euronews ceasefire not enough for Iran war solution

In a briefing to Euronews, the UAE president's diplomatic advisor called for a durable regional security solution beyond a ceasefire with the US as central to the Gulf’s security, as “there is no trust” in the current Iranian regime, but also sees a “more prominent Israeli influence in the Gulf.”

Markets

What could move markets this week? Here’s what investors are watching

European markets return from the Easter break on Tuesday, coinciding with a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz.

Business

OPEC+ to hike crude output: Will it make a difference to oil prices?

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) has agreed ‌to increase its crude output as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt oil traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran

US launches search after state TV says American pilot ejected in Iran

The incident is the first report of a US fighter jet being downed in Iranian territory since the United States and Israel launched its war on the Islamic republic on 28 February.

USA

Trump says US can open Strait of Hormuz with 'a little more time'

Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.

Iran

Israel's PM says 70% of Iran's steel production capacity destroyed

Friday began with Israel saying it was under attack by a new barrage of missiles from Iran, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin "destroying what's left" of the Islamic republic's infrastructure.

Economy

France sends first Western European ship through Hormuz

A vessel owned by France’s CMA CGM has become the first ship tied to Western Europe to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, according to ship tracking data.

Economy

Macron and Lee say they'll work together to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned the UN Security Council against any "provocative action", ahead of a scheduled vote on a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that ended up being postponed.

Iran

Israel under fire from Iranian missiles as Trump issues new warning

Israel's military reported a new missile salvo from Iran on Friday, with its air defences operating to down them, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.

Europe News

Over 40 countries launch coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz

The multinational coalition will pursue "the collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools" to enable a "safe and sustained opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, said the British foreign secretary.