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Analysis: The Strait of Hormuz, a ceasefire hanging by a thread, and what Trump and Iran want – “Shipwreck” in the negotiations in Islamabad
Trump is attempting an exit even without a clear victory, the mullahs are “investing” in the Strait of Hormuz as a means of pressure on the international community, and Israel is focusing its military operations on Lebanon - Markets are constantly pricing in geopolitical risk


Natural gas: Egypt “locks in” all production from the Aphrodite field in Cyprus
Egypt secures all production from the Aphrodite field, enhancing its energy security and investing in new gas transmission infrastructure in the Eastern Mediterranean

Mytilineos (Metlen): 2025 is behind us, 2026 a year of stabilization and growth
The CEO’s personal commitment to shareholders and key takeaways from the analyst call

There is no ceasefire in Lebanon, says Benjamin Netanyahu, although he announced talks with Beirut – At the same time, Donald Trump states that Israel will “ease” its attacks (Update)
Ceasefire under strain as regional clashes intensify, diplomatic efforts continue, and global security concerns mount
Mitsotakis co-signs joint statement by European leaders calling for a “swift” and “lasting” end to the war in the Middle East
“Our governments will help ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” the joint statement notes

BBC: Why only Pakistan could bring the US and Iran to an agreement, the “brotherly” relationship and Trump’s favorite Field Marshal
The fast-paced talks led to a fragile ceasefire – Invitation to the US and Iran to meet in Islamabad on April 10 for new negotiations

“Three out of the ten points of the ceasefire have already been violated,” says the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament – Netanyahu: “We are with our finger on the trigger” (Update)
"We will help by increasing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz," the US president says in a post

Escalation in the Middle East: Strikes, threats, and diplomatic uncertainty
Tensions in the Middle East have sharply intensified as Israel, Iran, and the United States move closer to a broader regional confrontation, with military strikes, civilian warnings, and urgent diplomatic efforts unfolding simultaneously


