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Oil prices surged above $106 per barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, following reciprocal vessel seizures. The increase represents a nearly 5% rise since late Wednesday, reflecting concerns over shipping disruptions in a key global energy transit route.

Donald Trump has ordered a ‘shoot to kill’ directive against Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. He instructed the US Navy to target vessels laying mines, while American minesweepers are currently clearing the waterway. More updates will follow.

US President Donald Trump has stated that any new nuclear deal with Iran will surpass the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which he abandoned in 2018. The original accord saw Iran limit its uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief. New demands include stricter controls on Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes.

President Donald Trump asserted that Israel did not persuade him to engage in the war with Iran, attributing his decision to the events of 7 October. This statement comes amid escalating public dissent regarding the conflict and its impact on rising energy prices in the United States.

The United States has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, announced just before Donald Trump’s deadline expired. The ceasefire allows Tehran to temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, setting the stage for ongoing negotiations.

What’s going on?
Iran confirmed it rejected the US ceasefire plan, submitting its own proposals. The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced this development amid ongoing tensions in the region, stating that the US plan was considered one-sided. Iran continues to assert its stance against external interventions.
However, media coverage varies significantly. The Guardian stated, “Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and submits its own,” focusing on Iran’s active rejection and initiation of alternatives. In contrast, Reuters reported, “US proposal to end war is ‘one-sided’, door to diplomacy still open,” which emphasised the perceived imbalance in the proposal and left room for potential diplomatic dialogues.
Coverage analysed: The Guardian | Reuters

SNAPSHOT – Donald Trump says Iran is “begging” for a deal despite Tehran rejecting US demands, as continued strikes and…

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is reported to be in a coma following serious injuries from a US-Israeli air strike. He has lost one leg and suffered severe abdominal damage, while seeking treatment at Sina University Hospital in Tehran. Further updates are awaited.

Protesters in the Gold Coast blocked a bus carrying the Iranian women’s football team to the airport, attempting to prevent their return to Iran. Amidst emotional scenes, five players escaped to seek asylum. The situation escalated as support poured in for their humanitarian needs.

Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as Supreme Leader of Iran, succeeding his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As a key figure in Iran’s military strategy, he now oversees the Revolutionary Guard amidst escalating tensions. Stay informed as events unfold.