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, 14:22 by Newsquawk Desk
- SAT: US/Iran Talks
- SUN: Hungary Election
- MON: OPEC MOMR (Apr), Chinese M2 Money Supply (Mar), US Existing Home Sales (Mar), US Monthly Budget Statement (Mar)
- TUE: IEA OMR (Apr), IMF World Economic Outlook Press Briefing (Apr), Chinese Balance of Trade (Mar), Japanese Industrial Production Final (Feb), German Wholesale Prices (Mar), Spanish HICP Final (Mar), US NFIB Business Optimism Index (Mar), US ADP Weekly Change, US PPI (Mar),...
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,...
02 Apr 2026, 13:49 by Newsquawk Desk
- MON: Holiday: Easter Monday, Canadian Services/Composite PMI (Mar), US ISM Services (Mar), Australian Services/Composite PMI Final (Mar), Japanese Household Spending (Feb)
- TUE: EIA STEO (Apr), EZ/UK Services/Composite PMI Final (Mar), US ADP Employment Change Weekly, US Durable Goods Orders (Feb), US RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index (Apr), US Consumer Inflation Expectations (Mar)
- WED: FOMC Minutes (Mar), RBNZ Policy Announcement (Apr), RBI Policy...
02 Apr 2026, 11:08 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said in his primetime address that the mission in Iran will be finished very fast and the US will hit Iran very hard over the next 2–3 weeks.
- Trump warned that the US will strike Iran’s electric plants if there is no deal and could also target its oil facilities.
- Energy surges as Brent nears USD 110/bbl; metals slump.
- Equities fall as Trump reignites tension with Iran, BAYN GY subject to potential 100%...
02 Apr 2026, 06:47 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said in his primetime address that the mission in Iran will be finished very fast and the US will hit Iran very hard over the next 2–3 weeks.
- Trump warned that the US will strike Iran’s electric plants if there is no deal and could also target its oil facilities.
- Crude futures climbed with WTI crude ascending back above the USD 105/bbl level after the tough talk from US President Trump at his primetime address dampened hopes of a...
01 Apr 2026, 11:32 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump to deliver a nationwide address on Wednesday to give an important update on Iran at 21:00EDT/02:00BST, according to the White House.
- US President Trump told NBC News on Iran war "it is coming to an end".
- Iranian Deputy Speaker of Parliament said the "Strait of Hormuz will never be opened, there has been no negotiation and there will be no negotiation", Fars reported.
- Global equities rebound on positive US-Iran...
01 Apr 2026, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump is to deliver a nationwide address on Wednesday to give an important update on Iran at 21:00EDT/02:00BST, according to the White House.
- US President Trump said to NBC News regarding the Iran war that "it is coming to an end".
- White House official said President Trump is confident that an agreement will be reached soon, and said Trump was clear about the consequences of failing to reach an agreement.
- UAE is preparing to...
31 Mar 2026, 11:38 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump reportedly told aides he's willing to end the war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to the WSJ.
- IRGC's public relations channel reported the announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is fully under the control of IRGC soldiers, and "the slightest movement of the enemies will be hit by missiles and drones", adding that "the operation continues."
- Crude rangebound, while Oman's crude OSP for May nearly doubles from April....
31 Mar 2026, 06:46 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump reportedly told aides he's willing to end the war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to the WSJ.
- US Secretary of State Rubio presented a plan at last week's G7 foreign ministers' meeting for the Strait of Hormuz to be run by a multinational coalition, while he stressed there would be “no fees, and free circulation” through the shipping route.
- The Iranian Foreign Ministry said they have not conducted any negotiations with the US...
30 Mar 2026, 11:21 by Newsquawk Desk
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran has not had any direct negotiations with the US and that the US demands were excessive. The spokesperson added that Iran did not participate in the Pakistan meeting.
- Yemen’s Houthis fired missiles at Israel on Saturday morning, marking the first time it has been involved in the war; Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered the military to expand its invasion of southern Lebanon.
- US President Trump said the US could take oil in...
30 Mar 2026, 07:08 by Newsquawk Desk
- Yemen’s Houthis fired missiles at Israel on Saturday morning, marking the first time it has been involved in the war; Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered the military to expand its invasion of southern Lebanon.
- US President Trump said the US could take oil in Iran and could take Kharg Island 'very easily', according to the FT. Trump also stated that indirect talks with emissaries are progressing well and a deal could be made fairly quickly.
- US President Trump said there...
27 Mar 2026, 12:39 by Newsquawk Desk
- MON: German Prelim. CPI (Mar)
- TUE: RBA Minutes (Mar), Chinese NBS Manufacturing PMI (Mar), French CPI Prelim (Mar), EZ CPI Flash (Mar), BoJ Tankan Survey (Q1)
- WED: BoC Minutes (Mar), CBR Minutes (Mar), Chinese RatingDog Manufacturing PMI (Mar), Global Manufacturing PMI Finals (Mar), EZ Unemployment Rate (Feb), US ADP Employment Change (Mar), US Retail Sales (Feb), US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Mar), US Business Inventories (Jan), South Korean Inflation...