Iran Ceasefire

• I mercati azionari globali, tra cui Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Nikkei 225 e KOSPI, hanno raggiunto nuovi record, spinti da un ottimismo verso l'IA che ha prevalso sulle tensioni legate al cessate il fuoco tra USA e Iran. • L'aumento dei prezzi del petrolio, le maggiori aspettative di inflazione e la retorica hawkish della Fed hanno spinto al rialzo i rendimenti dei Treasury USA, rafforzando la prospettiva di tassi d'interesse "higher-for-longer" e la forza del USD. • Il Presidente Trump si recherà in Cina per un vertice con Xi Jinping su Iran, questioni nucleari, commercio e IA, accompagnato da dirigenti di Tesla, Apple e BlackRock.

Il presidente degli Stati Uniti definisce la proposta di pace di Teheran 'totalmente inaccettabile' e 'un pezzo di spazzatura'

Il presidente degli Stati Uniti dichiara di stare considerando il ripristino delle scorte navali nello stretto di Hormuz nel tentativo di porre fine al blocco iraniano.

Le dichiarazioni del Presidente sono arrivate mentre Benjamin Netanyahu affermava che la guerra 'non è finita'. Inoltre, i passeggeri americani della nave da crociera colpita da hantavirus viaggiano verso il Nebraska Buongiorno. Donald Trump ha condannato la risposta iraniana a una proposta di pace statunitense definendola "totalmente inaccettabile", proprio mentre il cessate il fuoco in vigore da un mese sembrava indebolirsi. Qual è la posizione degli Stati Uniti sulle strutture nucleari iraniane? I parametri statunitensi per i colloqui nucleari includerebbero una moratoria sull'arricchimento nucleare iraniano fino a 20 anni; il trasferimento all'estero, possibilmente negli Stati Uniti, della scorta di uranio altamente arricchito (HEU) dell'Iran e lo smantellamento delle strutture nucleari iraniane. Qual è il punto critico? Secondo il Wall Street Journal, la controproposta iraniana suggeriva una moratoria più breve, l'esportazione di parte della scorta di uranio altamente arricchito e la diluizione del resto, oltre al rifiuto di accettare lo smantellamento delle strutture. Come hanno reagito i mercati? Dopo che Trump ha respinto la controproposta sulla sua piattaforma Truth Social, il grezzo Brent ha subito un balzo del 4% lunedì, raggiungendo i 105,50 dollari a barile, per poi stabilizzarsi a 103,50 dollari. Seguite il nostro liveblog per gli ultimi aggiornamenti. Quali misure sono state adottate per controllare la diffusione? Oltre a una persona risultata positiva, un altro passeggero presenta sintomi lievi di hantavirus, ha confermato il dipartimento della salute e dei servizi umani degli Stati Uniti. È stato aggiunto che questi passeggeri viaggiavano nelle unità di biocontenimento dell'aereo. L'Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità sta imponendo una quarantena? No – ha raccomandato, ma non imposto, una quarantena di 42 giorni una volta che i passeggeri sono sbarcati nei loro paesi d'origine. Poiché alcuni paesi applicano regole più severe di altri, ecco come variano le risposte. Continua a leggere...

• Il Primo Ministro del Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, ha lasciato Miami domenica mattina dopo gli incontri con l'inviato di Trump Steve Witkoff e il Segretario di Stato Marco Rubio, focalizzati sulla fine della guerra con l'Iran. • La delegazione ha discusso gli ultimi sviluppi regionali e gli sforzi di mediazione pakistani volti alla de-escalation, mentre il cessate il fuoco tra Stati Uniti e Iran, in vigore da un mese, rimane fragile ma intatto. • Il Presidente Trump ha dichiarato sabato di "aspettarsi notizie molto presto" dalle autorità iraniane riguardo all'ultima proposta di pace degli Stati Uniti, con i negoziati ancora in corso.

• I media di stato riferiscono che la risposta di Teheran al piano di pace è stata trasmessa tramite il Pakistan, in una giornata in cui sono stati segnalati attacchi di droni o incursioni negli Emirati Arabi Uniti, Kuwait, Qatar e Iraq. • L'Iran ha dichiarato di aver risposto a una proposta di pace degli Stati Uniti, in un momento in cui il cessate il fuoco in vigore da un mese mostra segni di cedimento, con segnalazioni di attacchi di droni in tutta la regione. • I media statali iraniani hanno riferito che la risposta dell'Iran è stata consegnata ai mediatori pakistani, senza fornire ulteriori dettagli.

• I caccia F/A-18 Super Hornet della US Navy hanno colpito venerdì due petroliere battenti bandiera iraniana nel Golfo di Oman per far rispettare il blocco statunitense dello Stretto di Hormuz. • L'Iran ha accusato gli Stati Uniti di aver violato la cessate il fuoco in vigore da un mese; il Ministro degli Esteri Abbas Araghchi ha definito l'azione una 'sconsiderata avventura militare' che mina la diplomazia. • Il Presidente Donald Trump ha dichiarato di attendere la risposta dell'Iran a una proposta di pace statunitense 'presumibilmente per stanotte', mentre continuano le ostilità e JP Morgan avverte di possibili prezzi della benzina a 5 dollari al gallone.

Diplomatic efforts continuing despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent daysMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has said that Washington is expecting a response from Iran on Friday to its proposals for an interim deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, as Iran accused the US of breaching the increasingly fragile ceasefire announced last month.In recent days there have been the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the contested strait of Hormuz since the informal truce began. The rise in violence followed Donald Trump’s announcement – then rapid pause – of a new naval mission aimed at opening the strategic waterway. Continue reading...

Donald Trump insists ceasefire remains intact after the most serious test yet. Plus, David Attenborough’s 100 most spectacular momentsGood morning.The US and Iran traded fire late on Thursday in the greatest test so far to their month-long ceasefire. Tehran accused Washington of breaching the truce by targeting two ships in the strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, while the US said it struck in retaliation.Where were negotiations up to before the strikes? There were reports the two sides could be nearing an agreement to halt the war, with a one-page memorandum shared between Washington and Tehran, via Pakistan. Here is a rundown of the ins and outs over the past week.What happened to Trump’s “Project Freedom”? The US plan to guide tankers through the strait of Hormuz was ditched just days after it was launched, apparently because Saudi Arabia refused to let the US use its bases and airspace to carry out the operation.Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.How has the redistricting affected the sway of Black voters? Each now contains a third of the city’s Black voters, which means all nine of Tennessee’s congressional districts now lean Republican. Continue reading...

The US said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets after an attack on three American destroyers in the strait of HormuzMorning, and welcome to the Guardian’s Middle East live blog.The US said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets after an attack on three American destroyers in the strait of Hormuz, while Tehran accused Washington of striking first. The exchange of fire threatens to unravel a fragile ceasefire in effect since 8 April – but Donald Trump insisted the truce remains intact. Continue reading...

US military claims it targeted sites responsible for attacks on its forces and ‘unprovoked’ hostilities by TehranIran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting two ships at the strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, as the US insists it struck in retaliation.The US military said it targeted sites that it said were responsible for attacking US forces in what it called “unprovoked” hostilities by Tehran. Continue reading...

• The U.S. military and Iranian forces exchanged fire as the U.S. launched an operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz during a period described as a fragile ceasefire. • The incident underscores ongoing military tensions despite ceasefire arrangements, with both sides maintaining active military operations in the critical Middle Eastern waterway. • The escalating exchanges raise concerns about the stability of current de-escalation efforts between the two adversarial nations.

• The United States deployed a third aircraft carrier strike group with thousands of elite troops to the Middle East on April 24, marking the largest military buildup since the 2003 Iraq invasion, as the two-month Iran conflict escalates despite a ceasefire agreement. • President Trump warned the American military was "ready to go" if peace efforts fail, stating the US used the April 8 ceasefire to "restock" military capabilities while Washington and Tehran accuse each other of violations. • The US bombing campaign launched February 28 has devastated Iran's military infrastructure and leadership, but Tehran maintains control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil and gas supply route, prompting a US naval blockade imposed April 13.

Russian president welcomed decision to extend Iran ceasefire in what US president said was a ‘very good conversation’Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed the war in Iran and floated a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine in a phone call on Wednesday.In the call, which lasted more than 90 minutes, the Russian president said Moscow viewed the prospect of a US ground operation in Iran as dangerous, while welcoming Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire in the region, according to Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s foreign policy adviser. Continue reading...

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on April 27, 2026, to push a new proposal through Pakistani mediators aimed at ending the US-Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. • The proposal reached the White House, but President Trump canceled planned envoy visits by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, citing lack of progress, while indirect talks continue. • Araghchi headed to Moscow for talks with President Putin after blaming the US for failed peace efforts; Russia urged Washington to abandon ultimatums in Vienna negotiations.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were to travel to Islamabad to attempt to revive ceasefire negotiationsDonald Trump said he has told US envoys not to go to Pakistan for more talks with Iran, shortly after Tehran’s top diplomat left Islamabad late on Saturday.Trump added to Fox News: “They can call us anytime they want.” The White House on Friday said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would travel to Pakistan’s capital to attempt to revive ceasefire negotiations. Continue reading...

Iran seizes two ships in critical waterway as Washington and Tehran maintain separate blockades. Plus, Jodi Kantor on how to find a career you loveGood morning.Iranian forces have seized two ships in the strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran doubled down on imposing separate blockades of the shipping waterway.What has Donald Trump said? The US president announced that the US would extend the ceasefire with Iran until the country’s leaders came up with a “unified proposal” to US negotiating positions amid Tehran’s “seriously fractured” government. He had earlier threatened to renew bombing. White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said Trump was “satisfied” with the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and “understands Iran is in a very weak position”.This is a developing story. Follow the liveblog here.Who took part in the debate? The primetime showdown, hosted by Nexstar Media Group, featured two Republicans – Steve Hilton, the former Fox News host and director of strategy to the former UK prime minister David Cameron, and Chad Bianco, the sheriff of Riverside County – and the four leading Democrats: the billionaire Tom Steyer, the former health secretary Xavier Becerra, the former congresswoman Katie Porter and the San Jose mayor, Matt Mahan. Continue reading...

U-turn comes after Trump said the US military was ‘raring to go’. Plus, Virginia voters pass new congressional maps in blow to presidentDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump unilaterally announced an extension of the two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday amid frantic efforts to bring the two sides back to the negotiating table.How are Trump’s negotiating tactics being received? The president’s impatience and rough-house diplomatic style, including his frequent online posting, has been a key stumbling block to restarting peace talks, writes the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour.Is Tehran united on how to deal with Washington? Analysts say it is not, with fierce disagreement among Iranian leaders over how to respond to US pressure and whether to risk a new wave of bombing.Follow the latest updates with our liveblog.How much of a boost for the Democrats is Virginia’s referendum result? It could help them win four additional House seats in November’s midterms, which could prove pivotal in an evenly divided Congress. Continue reading...

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days because of the blockade; oil prices rise amid ongoing uncertaintyTrump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’Shares have been mixed in early trading across Asia, while oil prices have eased on hopes the US and Iran may resume talks to end their war.The price of Brent crude edged 0.2% lower but was still above $98 a barrel. US benchmark crude fell 0.4% to $89.29 a barrel. Continue reading...

Donald Trump says US ready to renew attacks but Iran appears unwilling to bend to US president’s threatsIntense efforts were under way on Tuesday to bring Iran and the US together in Pakistan for a new round of talks, a day before the end of the two-week ceasefire that has paused the conflict in the Middle East.Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is ready to renew attacks against Iran if progress is not made at any talks, with the US military “raring to go”. Continue reading...

The US has deployed more forces since the truce and senior Iranians seem to be relishing the prospect of the fightIt is the doomsday scenario that Donald Trump repeatedly swore he would never countenance: putting boots on the ground in a deployment that could embroil the US in a Middle East “forever war”.Now, with a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran coming to an end and prospects for renewed negotiations hanging by a thread, the chances of the president breaking that pledge and ordering some kind of ground incursion seem to be rising. Continue reading...

The US president rejects extending truce as Tehran warns of response and negotiators head to IslamabadSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump said on Tuesday that he expects to resume bombing Iran, as a fragile 14-day ceasefire approaches its deadline Wednesday with no deal in sight.“I expect to be bombing because I think that’s a better attitude to go in with,” Trump told CNBC’s Squawk Box. “We’re ready to go. The military is raring to go.” Continue reading...

• US-Iran ceasefire talks collapsed in Pakistan, raising doubts over Army Chief Asim Munir's role as mediator despite Trump's prior praise. • Concerns in US national security circles focus on Munir's alleged IRGC ties, questioning his neutrality. • Tehran refuses further Islamabad-hosted talks, pressuring Pakistan's diplomatic standing.

Donald Trump said on Sunday that US marines had taken custody of a vessel that tried to get past the American blockade on Iranian portsTehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in new talks, state media reports, as it accuses US of violating ceasefireJust to recap the latest peace talks news, and whether or not Iran will attend negotiations in Pakistan.State broadcaster IRIB on Sunday cited Iranian sources as saying “there are currently no plans to participate in the next round of Iran-US talks”.Iran has reportedly rejected participation in a second round of peace talks with the US in Pakistan, citing “Washington’s excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions, and the ongoing naval blockade, which it considers a breach of the ceasefire”, according to the official IRNA news agency.Hours before Iran’s statement, Trump said his negotiators would arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening. A White House official said the delegation would be led by vice-president JD Vance and include Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.Donald Trump said in a post on Sunday that the US marines have taken custody of a vessel that tried to get past the American blockade on Iranian ports, adding that US forces stopped the ship by blowing a hole in its engine room.The US military confirmed that the US destroyer fired “several rounds” towards an Iranian-flagged ship that was attempting to pass through its naval blockade. In a statement released on Sunday, US Central Command said the USS Spruance intercepted the Iranian-flagged Touska ship as it travelled towards an Iranian port “in violation of the US blockade.”The US blockade of Iran’s ports is a violation of the ceasefire agreement and is “both unlawful and criminal”, Esmaeil Baqaei, a spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, said on Sunday.Oil prices jumped, the US dollar rose and stock futures fell on Monday as investors dealt with conflicting messages about the Iran war and news that the strait of Hormuz was closed again. In early Asian trading Brent crude futures jumped about 7% to $96.85 a barrel and S+P 500 futures fell about 0.9%. The euro was down 0.3% at $1.1735 and the yen eased about 0.2% to 158.95 per dollar. Continue reading...

• President Trump signals he will not extend Iran's ceasefire deadline if a comprehensive deal is not reached by Wednesday, warning of renewed military action including 'dropping bombs' if negotiations fail. • Trump declares the Strait of Hormuz now open due to a U.S. Navy blockade and pointedly rejects NATO's offer of assistance, highlighting America's unilateral stance in Middle East tensions. • The escalating pressure on Iran represents a significant shift in Trump administration foreign policy and challenges traditional alliance structures in addressing regional security threats.

• President Trump expressed optimism that an Iran peace deal is 'looking very good,' signaling potential near-term resolution to the US-Iran conflict that has destabilized financial markets. • Investors are actively weighing the likelihood and terms of a potential Iran truce as a key variable influencing near-term market direction and energy price trajectories. • Geopolitical risk premiums embedded in oil prices and equity valuations could face significant repricing if a comprehensive ceasefire agreement is formally announced.

• The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, prompting President Donald Trump to withdraw threats of devastating strikes. • Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed acceptance of the ceasefire and announced negotiations with the US will commence in Pakistan on Friday. • The deal follows US strikes on over ninety targets on Kharg Island, described by officials as 'restrikes' to further damage prior sites, amid heightened tensions.

• A fragile US-Iran ceasefire is set to expire on April 22, 2026, with diplomatic talks stalled and tensions escalating over competing demands and military posturing. • Iran's spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei criticized the US position as unrealistic, while Tehran condemned Washington's naval blockade as provocative and a potential trigger for ceasefire violations. • Pakistan continues mediating indirect talks between the two nations, though no date has been set for the next round of negotiations as fears of renewed escalation mount.