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Turkish intelligence played a role securing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, media says
ANKARA, April 8 (Reuters) - Turkey's intelligence agency played a key role in diplomatic efforts leading to a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, Turkish media reported on Wednesday...
Apr 08, 2026
Macron welcomes home two French nationals freed after years in Iran jail
By Dominique Vidalon PARIS, April 8 (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed home two French nationals released after three and a half years in detention in Iran, calling their retu...
Apr 08, 2026
US military says it's ready to resume Iran fighting if diplomacy fails
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The top U.S. general said on Wednesday U.S. troops stood ready to resume fighting if Tehran failed to strike a negotiated settlement as t...
Apr 08, 2026
Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban
By Humeyra Pamuk and Alan Charlish BUDAPEST, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that Ukraine's president had made "scandalous" comments about Hungarian Prime Minister V...
Apr 08, 2026
Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says
DUBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior Irania...
Apr 08, 2026
Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said any country supplying Iran with military weapons will face immediate 50% tariffs with no exemptions, announcing the duty i...
Apr 08, 2026
Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate
By Giselda Vagnoni ROME, April 8 (Reuters) - Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless it is authorised by the...
Apr 08, 2026
Israeli military launches largest strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon
April 8 (Reuters) - The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had carried out the largest strikes against Lebanon's Hezbollah since this war began, striking the militant group's infrastructure within ...
Apr 08, 2026
Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
By Bo Erickson, Humeyra Pamuk and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, U.S. Pres...
Apr 08, 2026
Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns Russia's treatment of rights group Memorial
OSLO, April 8 (Reuters) - The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Wednesday it was condemning "Russia's attempt to criminalise Memorial" and to designate the human rights group, a co-recipient of the 20...
Apr 08, 2026
