Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but US and Iran at loggerheads over port blockade

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days because of the blockade; oil prices rise amid ongoing uncertainty

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Dollar-won one-month NDF falls 6.80 won to 1,474.40 won in New York trading as Middle East peace prospects weigh on greenback, with Israel-Lebanon negotiations and Trump's optimism on Iran deal offsetting earlier Strait of Hormuz closure concerns
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NDF at 1,474.20/1,474.60 Won, Down 6.80 Won

Dollar-won one-month NDF falls 6.80 won to 1,474.40 won in New York trading as Middle East peace prospects weigh on greenback, with Israel-Lebanon negotiations and Trump's optimism on Iran deal offsetting earlier Strait of Hormuz closure concerns

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Iran president hails ceasefire as Khamenei’s legacy

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the ceasefire aligns with Iran’s desired general principles and framework. He described it as the fruit of the blood of the country’s late leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, and emphasized it reflects the Iranian people’s strong presence and support. The president added that from now on, Iran will remain united in both diplomacy and defense efforts.

Daily Times
Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Foreign ministers Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi met in Beijing as Pakistan pushes for peacemaker role

The Guardian
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Prophet of the post-presidency: how Jimmy Carter changed the world

Plains, Georgia, may seem an unlikely place from which to launch a global campaign of moral influence – but Carter did so

The Guardian

🕊️ #MiddleEastPeaceTalks: Mediators set to reconvene in Cairo, aiming for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. 🌍 International efforts intensify with airdrops to aid Gaza civilians.

🇮🇱🇵🇸 Israeli and Hamas teams expected in Cairo Sunday. Talks hinge on the release of hostages for progress. #GazaCeasefire #CairoTalks

Israel and Morocco agree to ‘full diplomatic relations’, says Trump

US president’s announcement marks fourth Arab-Israel agreement in four months

Jared Kushner insists Middle East peace plan is ‘a real effort to break logjam’

Kushner hopes Palestinians ‘read’ peace plan as the Palestinian Authority cut ties with the US and Israel after rejecting plan

Labour condemns government for praising Trump Middle East plan

Emily Thornberry accuses Boris Johnson’s administration of ‘shameful betrayal’