Oil prices plunged back toward $90 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force a “whole civilization” to die in the war with Iran.

Iran threatens ships moving through Hormuz • US, Iran delegations arriving in Pakistan on Friday • Most Israeli schools to open on Thursday as Home Front Command updates guidelines

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council officially acknowledged that a two‑week ceasefire, reportedly negotiated through Pakistan, has been agreed. The council added that the ceasefire deal was concluded with the endorsement of Iran’s new Supreme Leader,

Israel Attacks Lebanon LIVE Updates: The developments underscore ongoing instability in the region, with Israel continuing its operations against Hezbollah despite the US-Iran ceasefire, raising concerns that the conflict could widen.

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that the US carried out 800 strikes on Tuesday night, destroyed Iran’s defense industrial base. (File photo) Iran-US-Israel War Ceasefi

Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday that a US mission to rescue the F-15E crew member — after his jet was downed over Iranian territory — may have been a front to “steal enriched uranium” from the

White House says the Strait of Hormuz must stay open, as the Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say shipping there has stopped. Follow here for the latest.