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Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump's Hormuz Deadline Hits Tuesday
Iran-war

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. Trump called the proposal 'not good enough' and threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if the strait re
5 min read a month ago
Iran Dismisses Ceasefire Offer as April 8 Deadline Lapses
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.
5 min read a month ago
Japan Warns of 'Decisive' Yen Defense as Dollar Hits 160
Japan

Japan Warns of 'Decisive' Yen Defense as Dollar Hits 160

Tokyo signals readiness to intervene in currency and oil markets as Middle East war drives yen to weakest level since July 2024
7 min read 2 months ago