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Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump's Hormuz Deadline Hits Tuesday
Iran has rejected a Pakistan-brokered 45-day ceasefire proposal and President Trump's Tuesday night deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, insisting any agreement must be permanent.
Iran
Iran Dismisses Ceasefire Offer as April 8 Deadline Lapses
Tehran rejects US ceasefire proposal, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as global shipping scrambles to reroute from the vital chokepoint.
Japan
Japan Warns of 'Decisive' Yen Defense as Dollar Hits 160
Japan warned Monday it would take decisive action to defend the yen after the currency weakened beyond 160 per dollar, its lowest level since July 2024. Vice Finance Minister Atsushi Mimura said speculative moves in both currency and crude oil markets may force intervention.