“The ceasefire has been violated,” says the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament
In a post, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims that the ceasefire was violated in three instances “before talks had even begun.”
WSJ: Iran will allow about 12 ships per day to pass through the Strait – and with tolls
Iran has informed mediators that it will limit the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to about 12 per day and will impose transit fees as part of the ceasefire, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Yesterday, Donald Trump claimed that the Strait would “fully reopen.” Today, only four ships crossed it—the lowest number in recent days.
Holy Sites in Jerusalem to reopen tomorrow
The Holy Sites of the three monotheistic religions in Jerusalem will reopen tomorrow, Israeli police announced today, nearly 20 hours after the ceasefire in the war with Iran took effect.
The Holy Sites are located in the Old City, a district in East Jerusalem that has been occupied and annexed by Israel. The Western Wall (for Jews), the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (for Christians), and the Temple Mount (for Muslims) had been closed by police on the first day of the war, which began on February 28 with Israeli-American strikes against Iran.
Israel: Ben Gurion Airport to reopen at midnight
Flights from the smaller airports of Herzliya and Eilat will resume tomorrow, but not from Haifa.
UAE demands Iran compensate for damage from attacks in Gulf countries
Iran must compensate for the damage caused by its attacks in the Gulf, say the United Arab Emirates, which are also seeking clarifications on how the ceasefire will ensure that Tehran halts hostilities and reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
Additionally, the UAE is “seeking further clarification on the provisions of the agreement to ensure Iran’s full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities in the region and the full and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.”
Tensions across the Middle East remain dangerously high as a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran struggles to hold. Despite the agreement, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates reported drone attacks early in the morning, while explosions were recorded at an Iranian oil refinery—clear signs that stability is far from secured.
Washington has described the truce as “fragile,” with Vice President J.D. Vance warning that deep divisions within Iran’s leadership could undermine progress. At the same time, two vessels—including one Greek-owned—successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran agreed to reopen the vital shipping route, offering a small but significant signal of de-escalation.
The two-week ceasefire, reached with the mediation of Pakistan’s leadership, has already triggered strong reactions worldwide. Global markets rallied, energy prices dropped, and world powers cautiously welcomed the pause in hostilities. However, Israel made it clear that the agreement does not extend to Lebanon, where military operations continue.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump заявил (stated) that the U.S. and Iran may cooperate on removing enriched nuclear material, even hinting at the possible use of B-2 bombers. At the same time, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned they remain “ready to pull the trigger,” signaling that the threat of renewed conflict remains immediate.
Across the region, reactions are sharply divided: some hail the ceasefire as a historic opportunity for peace, while others call it a strategic failure or merely a pause before further escalation. With ongoing strikes, political tensions, and uncertainty surrounding negotiations, the Middle East stands at a critical crossroads—balanced between diplomacy and renewed war.
“It’s a great day for world peace,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote in a post shortly after a two-week ceasefire was agreed with Iran.
“The United States of America will help by increasing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,” the US president noted in a celebratory tone in a post on Truth Social.
Donald Trump’s post in detail:
“A great day for world peace! Iran wants it to happen; they’ve had enough! So is everyone else! The United States of America will help by increasing traffic in the Straits of Hormuz. There will be many positive actions! A lot of money will be made. Iran can start the reconstruction process. We will load supplies of all kinds and just “wait” to make sure everything goes well. I’m sure it will. Just as we are experiencing in the US, this could be the Golden Age of the Middle East.”
Vessel movements resume in the Strait of Hormuz following ceasefire announcement
— MarineTraffic (@MarineTraffic) April 8, 2026
Early signs of vessel activity are emerging in the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire announcement, which includes a temporary reopening of the strategic waterway to allow for negotiations.… pic.twitter.com/CSy6PZlCJ4
“China pushed Iran to negotiate”
At the same time, US President Donald Trump told Agence France-Presse late Tuesday night (local time) that he believes China helped Iran come to the negotiating table and conclude the ceasefire deal announced by Washington and Tehran.
“That’s what I’m saying,” Trump said in brief telephone remarks to AFP when asked about Beijing’s possible contribution to the decision by Tehran, his ally, to negotiate a ceasefire.
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