22 Apr 2026, 10:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said the US have been asked to hold their attack on Iran until such time as its leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal.
- It was reported that Iran received 'some sign' the US is ready to break the blockade, spurring mild risk-on at the time.
- UKMTO reported two separate incidents near Oman and Iran, with the latter spurring upticks in the crude complex.
- European bourses opened higher but have since...
22 Apr 2026, 06:45 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said the US have been asked to hold their attack on Iran until such time as its leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal.
- More recently, it was reported that Iran received 'some sign' the US is ready to break the blockade – a rise in sentiment was seen.
- UKMTO said it received information about an incident 15 nautical miles to the northeast of Oman in which a container vessel was approached by a single IRGC...
21 Apr 2026, 11:00 by Newsquawk Desk
- IRIB reported that no Iranian delegation, primary or secondary, have travelled to Islamabad and that reports about the departure of such officials and claims about meeting times were inaccurate.
- US VP Vance is expected to travel on Tuesday for talks, Trump says the deal will be far better than the JCPOA.
- Iranian officials told WaPo that they have largely agreed on the broad outlines of the agreement, and Pakistan sources also expect an agreement by...
21 Apr 2026, 07:05 by Newsquawk Desk
- US VP Vance is expected to travel on Tuesday for talks, Trump says the deal will be far better than the JCPOA.
- Iranian officials told WaPo that they have largely agreed on the broad outlines of the agreement, and Pakistan sources also expect an agreement by Wednesday.
- APAC stocks were mixed, but with some optimism from the above updates; however, reports that Iran may not attend prevented any significant move.
- USD posted mild gains, looking...
20 Apr 2026, 11:00 by Newsquawk Desk
- Iran reversed the brief reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and said the waterway had returned to “strict control” after accusing the US of not meeting its obligations and refusing to lift the blockade on Iranian ports, with at least three attacks reported on commercial ships following the re-closure.
- Pakistan Army Chief Munir spoke to President Trump and told him that the Hormuz blockade is hurdle to talks, according to a Pakistani security source cited by Reuters; Trump reportedly told...
20 Apr 2026, 07:00 by Newsquawk Desk
- Iran reversed the brief reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and said the waterway had returned to “strict control” after accusing the US of not meeting its obligations.
- US President Trump posted on Sunday that “Iran decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz – A Total Violation of our Ceasefire Agreement!”, while Trump stated that his representatives are going to Islamabad and will be there on Monday evening for negotiations.
- US President Trump said...
17 Apr 2026, 11:20 by Newsquawk Desk
- Israel and Lebanon 10-day ceasefire took effect from 17:00EDT on Thursday. Despite this, reports indicate that Israel bombed several villages in southern Lebanon after announcing the ceasefire agreement.
- US President Trump said the Iran war is going swimmingly and should be ending pretty soon, added going to see some incredible results.
- European bourses mixed; US equity futures remain near ATHs, NFLX slips after maintaining guidance and co-founder stepping...
17 Apr 2026, 07:10 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said they are making a lot of progress on Iran, and he is not sure the ceasefire needs to be extended, while he added that Iran is willing to do things today they previously weren't.
- US President Trump said he had excellent conversations with Lebanon’s President Aoun and Israeli PM Netanyahu, while he announced that the leaders agreed to formally begin a 10-day ceasefire from 17:00EDT on Thursday.
- Israeli security official said the military has no...
16 Apr 2026, 11:25 by Newsquawk Desk
- The Trump administration's goal is to bring both sides to the brink of an overarching deal to end the conflict that can then be pushed over the finish line in a second face-to-face meeting.
- A military advisor to the Islamic Revolution Leader says Iranian Armed Forces’ launchers are ready to hit American warships and sink all of them, Press TV reported.
- European bourses printing mild gains, TSMC earnings lift the tech sector; US equity futures muted just shy of...
16 Apr 2026, 07:10 by Newsquawk Desk
- The Trump administration's goal is to bring both sides to the brink of an overarching deal to end the conflict that can then be pushed over the finish line in a second face-to-face meeting.
- Iran could consider ships being able to sail through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without interference or attack as part of a deal with the US.
- Iran and the Pakistani mediator will discuss details of the messages exchanged between Tehran and Washington...
15 Apr 2026, 11:20 by Newsquawk Desk
- AP reported that effort to extend the US-Iran ceasefire has made progress with mediators aiming to extend for at least another two weeks. Both sides gave an “in principle agreement” to extend the ceasefire.
- The Pentagon is sending thousands of additional troops into the Middle East in the coming days, WaPo reported citing US officials. This move aims to pressure Iran while the US mulls the possibility of additional strikes or ground operations if the ceasefire...
15 Apr 2026, 06:45 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said he views the war as being very close to over, according to Fox.
- US President Trump said he isn't thinking about extending the ceasefire and doesn't think it will be necessary, according to reports citing an ABC reporter on X.
- US Vice President JD Vance said they are negotiating with Iran and the ceasefire is holding, while he also stated Iranian negotiators wanted to make a deal, and he feels good about where they...
14 Apr 2026, 11:10 by Newsquawk Desk
- Next round of talks between US and Iran could take place this week or early next week, according to the Iranian embassy official in Pakistan.
- US VP Vance said we made some progress in Iran talks, and he wouldn't say things went wrong, while he added Iranians moved in our direction in talks, but not far enough.
- A US official said there is “continued engagement” with Iran and forward motion on trying to get to an agreement, while a senior US official also said talks...
14 Apr 2026, 07:15 by Newsquawk Desk
- The US is reportedly eyeing a potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as the blockade takes hold, according to CNN.
- AP reported that the US and Iran could be headed toward a second round of talks, which could happen on Thursday.
- US VP Vance said we made some progress in Iran talks, and he wouldn't say things went wrong, while he added Iranians moved in our direction in talks, but not far enough.
- A US official said there is...
13 Apr 2026, 11:00 by Newsquawk Desk
- The US delegation left US-Iran talks in Pakistan without an agreement after 21 hours of talks. As a response, US President Trump said the US Navy will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, effective 10:00EDT/15:00BST.
- Pakistani, Egyptian and Turkish mediators will continue talks with the US and Iran in the coming days, aiming to help close the gaps between US-Iran, Axios reported citing sources. All parties believe a deal is...
13 Apr 2026, 07:05 by Newsquawk Desk
- The US delegation, led by Vice President Vance, left US-Iran talks in Pakistan to return to the US without an agreement after 21 hours of talks.
- US President Trump said the US Navy will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.
- US Central Command said it will begin implementing a blockade on all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports on April 13th at 17:00 Israeli time...
10 Apr 2026, 11:30 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump posted "Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonourable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have!"
- Iran reiterated that no talks will happen until attacks stop and no delegation is heading to Pakistan, despite the expectation of talks to take place on Saturday. Further, an informed source stated Tehran rules out the option of negotiating with Washington until a complete ceasefire is established in Lebanon, and has...
10 Apr 2026, 06:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said he is optimistic that an Iran peace deal is within reach, while he added that Iran’s leaders talk much differently when at a meeting than they do to the press, and they are much more reasonable.
- US President Trump posted, "There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!"
- An informed source stated Tehran rules out the option of negotiating with...
09 Apr 2026, 11:15 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump threatened massive military escalation if Iran deal terms are not met, vowed no nuclear weapons, and they are to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister said the Speaker of Parliament will lead Iran’s delegation for the talks, and the exchange of messages continues via Pakistan, Al Jazeera reported.
- European bourses pull back as ceasefire begins to crack, Citi reinforces its OW stance on Banks; US equity futures...
09 Apr 2026, 07:10 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump threatened massive military escalation if Iran deal terms are not met, vowed no nuclear weapons, and they are to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said three clauses of the 10-point plan have been violated so far, and as such, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations is unreasonable.
- IRGC claimed on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply and then stopped following what it said...
08 Apr 2026, 11:05 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump announced he is to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran opening up the Strait of Hormuz, while he stated that this will be a double-sided ceasefire. Energy slumps, with Brent slipping below USD 95/bbl.
- Trump confirmed they received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate, while he stated that almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the US and...
08 Apr 2026, 06:43 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump announced he is to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran opening up the Strait of Hormuz, while he stated that this will be a double-sided ceasefire.
- Trump confirmed they received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate, while he stated that almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the US and Iran.
- Iran accepted Pakistan's two-week ceasefire...
07 Apr 2026, 11:07 by Newsquawk Desk
- Pakistani reporter Anas Mallick suggested that the interlocutors are closer than ever for an agreement to get a "framework of understanding for ceasefire" between US and Iran.
- Crude futures reverse earlier gains amid some positive noise ahead of Iran deadline.
- European bourses gain, UMG NA surges on PSH LN bid; US equity futures flat.
- USD returns below the 100.00 handle on US/Iran optimism.
- Fixed benchmarks higher as...
07 Apr 2026, 06:32 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said he thinks talks are going well with Iran and reiterated the Tuesday, 7th April 20:00EDT deadline.
- Trump said the US has plans to decimate Iran's bridges by Tuesday night, and he threatened that every power plant will be out of business at midnight, in which decimation would happen over a four-hour period.
- US President Trump said on the Iran deadline it will not be moved again, and they have not signed any...
06 Apr 2026, 11:05 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump posted on Saturday that time is running out, and there are ‘48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. He also reiterated his threat to Iran to open the Strait, or they will be living in hell, and posted "Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!".
- The Pakistan Army Chief reportedly held separate calls with US VP Vance, Envoy Witkoff and Iran’s Araghchi, according to a Reuters source report. A proposal for a final agreement was outlined, and if agreed,...