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Trump Claims Good News on Iran Peace Talks with Wednesday Deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump announced 'good news' regarding Iran, expressing optimism about peace talks to end the conflict. However, he warned that a ceasefire extension is unlikely without a finalized deal by Wednesday.

๐Ÿ“ฐ https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/trump-says-he-has-good-news-iran-no-clarity-peace-deal-2026-04-18/

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๐ŸŸ  UPDATE

Albanese Warns Strait of Hormuz Reopening is Fragile with 46 Days Fuel Reserve

Donald Trump warned that the current ceasefire with Iran may not be extended if a long-term agreement is not reached soon.

๐Ÿ“ฐ https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-news/donald-trump-warns-iran-ceasefire-may-end-without-agreement-10642774/

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๐ŸŸ  UPDATE

Albanese Warns Strait of Hormuz Reopening is Fragile with 46 Days Fuel Reserve

Hopes for cooling U.S.-Iran tensions have triggered a sharp rally in major U.S. stock indexes this month, with markets entering earnings season amid improved geopolitical sentiment.

๐Ÿ“ฐ https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-04-17/surging-record-high-us-stocks-to-wade-deeper-into-earnings-season

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๐ŸŸ  UPDATE

Albanese Warns Strait of Hormuz Reopening is Fragile with 46 Days Fuel Reserve

Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz again if the US blockade continues, despite recent optimism from Washington and President Trump's claim that a peace deal is very close.

๐Ÿ“ฐ https://www.tbsnews.net/worldbiz/middle-east/iran-threatens-close-hormuz-anew-if-us-blockade-continues-1414191

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Iran threatens to close Hormuz anew, if US blockade continues

The resumption of transit had lifted stock markets on Friday and prompted optimism from Washington.

The Business Standard

๐ŸŸ  UPDATE

US Reverses Stance to Renew Waiver for India's Russian Oil Imports

Fox News panel discusses dropping oil prices as likelihood of a deal with Iran grows; President Trump addressed the Iran war at a TPUSA event.

๐Ÿ“ฐ https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/other/president-trump-speaks-on-iran-war-at-tpusa-event/ar-AA21aHm3?ocid=BingNewsVerp

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MSN

๐ŸŸ  UPDATE

US Reverses Stance to Renew Waiver for India's Russian Oil Imports

Waiver specifically covers Russian oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of Friday.

๐Ÿ“ฐ https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/us-renews-russian-oil-waiver-after-pressure-from-countries-dealing-with-iran-war-price-shocks-middle-east-conflict-2898031-2026-04-18

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US extends waiver allowing India, other countries to buy Russian oil amid Iran war

The Treasury Department's waiver lets countries purchase Russian oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of Friday through May 16. It replaces a 30-day waiver that expired on April 11 and excludes transactions involving Iran, Cuba and North Korea.

India Today
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โšก NEWS

Albanese Warns Strait of Hormuz Reopening is Fragile with 46 Days Fuel Reserve

Australian PM Anthony Albanese described the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as fragile, noting Australia currently holds only 46 days of fuel reserves while monitoring the situation closely.

๐Ÿ“ฐ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15744019/Albanese-Hormuz-Strait-fuel-crisis.html

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Anthony Albanese warns reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is 'fragile' with 46 days of fuel to spare

'We want to see this hold,' Anthony Albanese told reporters as he acknowledged the 'fragile' reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

Daily Mail

๐ŸŸ  UPDATE

US Renews Russian Oil Waiver Amid Iran War Price Shocks

The waiver extension was explicitly issued on Friday to address shortages caused by the Iran war, occurring despite a denial from Bessent.

๐Ÿ“ฐ https://www.wral.com/news/ap/95ae0-us-extends-waiver-on-russian-oil-sanctions-to-ease-iran-war-shortages-despite-bessent-denial/

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US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial

WASHINGTON (AP) โ€” The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday extended its pause on sanctions on Russian oil shipments to ease shortages from the Iran war, days after Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out such a move.

WRAL

โšก NEWS

US Renews Russian Oil Waiver Amid Iran War Price Shocks

The Trump administration renewed a waiver allowing sanctioned Russian oil purchases at sea for a month, citing pressure from nations facing price shocks from the Iran war, despite lawmaker criticism.

๐Ÿ“ฐ https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-extends-waiver-allowing-countries-buy-russian-oil-2026-04-18/

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