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concern and anger deepened during the day, directed at both Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister. Analysts and commenters quickly pointed out that none of Netanyahu’s promises at the beginning
concern over dwindling supplies and the effects on sailors' physical and mental health. But Trump did not say how they would be able to sail away - he only threatened to use force
concerns over draft deal:** Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, said the draft memorandum of understanding being negotiated to end the war still contains “ambiguities” that need to be clarified
concerns within the administration about the Pentagon’s portrayal of the war and questioned whether it has accurately described the depletion of US missile stockpiles. Vance – who has [publicly supported the war effort](https://www.theguardian.com
effectively closed the strait of Hormuz, a [vital export route for oil from the Gulf](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/us-iran-ceasefire-mass-exodus-ships-strait-hormuz-analysts). The US and Iran last week agreed a two-week ceasefire, but talks on ending
concerning Iran’s missile programme and its support for resistance groups have been removed from the negotiating agenda, it added. Al Jazeera could not independently confirm the details reported by Mehr. ## What did the mediators
effectively the interest rate – on 30-year government bonds jumped 11 basis points to 5.794%, the highest since May 1998. The benchmark 10-year yield on UK government bonds (known as gilts) also rose
effects should be short-lived. Viva’s Corio facility is one of two domestic refineries that reduce Australia’s heavy reliance on direct imports of ready-to-use oil products from Asia. A fire [broke
concerns that the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, and continue to paralyse shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Referring to the latest proposal, [Trump](/news/2026/5/10/iran-sends-response-to-us-proposal-to-end-war-via-mediator-pakistan) said the ceasefire is “the weakest right
effectively choked a bulk of their energy exports. “Among regional players, the most emphasised topic by far is the Strait of Hormuz and maritime security,” said Thafer. Reza Afzal, an Iranian journalist and political analyst
effective end of the ceasefire that had been in partial force since 7 April. Iran had explicitly said it would treat the [US military](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/us-military) escort of oil tankers or attacks on Iranian
US-Israel war with Iran, according to the RAC. It follows weeks of rises after the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz - a key transit route for oil and gas - dramatically pushed up wholesale
concerns about the risks of an economic downturn. Pakistan-led efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse. Despite a ceasefire in place since April 8, Iran continues to block the strait in response
US and Israel launched strikes against [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) on 28 February. Under the War Powers Act of 1973, the president can deploy troops to respond to an “imminent threat” but must receive congressional
Iran,” Pinkas said. “Have they asked if the regime collapsed, why the people didn’t rise up as Netanyahu said, or offered a new policy towards Palestine? No. All they’ve done is criticise
effect been shut by Iran since the war began on February 28, is to reopen for normal transit under the agreement. Iran’s frozen assets, estimated at $24bn, are also likely to be released
effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, which has blocked a large portion of the region’s supply of oil and natural gas. ASEAN, whose members represent more than 700 million people
effect the following day, although Washington said vessels travelling to non-Iranian ports would be allowed past. Iran condemned the move as “illegal”, warning that ports in the Gulf region would not be safe
concern in Washington about Chinese military activity, and another trade war. Now, as the president of the world’s biggest superpower prepares to visit his country’s biggest competitor on the global stage, the mood
effectively extending the ceasefire, sources close to these efforts have told Al Jazeera. If the MoU is agreed, it would give negotiators a longer window – even up to 60 days – to secure a longer peace