World Apr 09 Pro-Iran groups deploy AI to troll Trump, influence the war narrative By Sam McNeil, Associated Press
World Apr 09 Once viewed as MAGA allies, some European nationalists distance themselves from Trump's Iran war Many are expressing open revulsion at the Iran war, rupturing relationships that were supposed to usher in a new international order. By Nicholas Riccardi, Justin Spike, Associated Press
Economy Apr 09 Doubts about the U.S.-Iran ceasefire push oil prices toward $100 and slow stocks Oil prices skipped higher early Thursday and Wall Street veered toward modest losses on skepticism over a fragile and muddled ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran. By Stan Choe, Associated Press
World Apr 09 Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with Rutte President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a closed-door meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday for discussions that had been expected to be aimed at soothing Trump’s anger with the military alliance over the Iran… By Michelle L. Price, Collin Binkley, Associated Press
World Apr 09 Israeli strikes kill more than 300 people in one day in Lebanon, saying Iran truce doesn't apply Lebanon reeled Thursday after the deadliest day of the renewed war between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, with the death toll exceeding 300 people as more remains were pulled from rubble and bodies identified at hospitals. By Sally Abou AlJoud, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press
Apr 09 Iran war ceasefire teeters over disagreements on Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz By Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros, Mike Corder, Associated Press A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel’s bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over whether talks expected on Saturday can find common ground. Continue reading
Apr 08 Oil plunges below $95 as Dow surges 1,100 following Iran ceasefire deal By Stan Choe, Associated Press Stock prices are still below where they were before the war. And oil prices are still significantly higher because the threat remains that the war could continue and keep oil tankers blocked in the Persian Gulf. Continue reading
Apr 08 Sen. Graham seeks congressional review of any peace deal with Iran By Associated Press Sen. Lindsey Graham said in a post on X that he looks forward to the architects of the proposal, including Vice President JD Vance, coming to Congress and explaining how the deal meets America’s national security objectives. Continue reading
Apr 08 Where things stand with Iran after a tentative, 2-week ceasefire took effect By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Reaching a permanent deal will be key to ending a war that's shaken the Middle East and global energy markets. But there are vast differences between President Donald Trump and Iran's surviving leaders, and America's ally Israel has its own… Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: White House addresses Strait of Hormuz opening, Trump's 'civilization' threat By Associated Press The White House said Wednesday that President Donald Trump is clear that the ceasefire means no Iranian tolls through the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading