Trump, Iran claim victory under shaky ceasefire deal

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U.S., Iran’s 2-week ceasefire takes effect

U.S., Iran’s 2-week ceasefire takes effect

Strait of Hormuz reopens with limited traffic

Strait of Hormuz reopens with limited traffic

Trump, Iran both declare victory

Trump, Iran both declare victory

Iran reportedly demanding toll for oil passage

Iran reportedly demanding toll for oil passage

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Vance warns Iran ceasefire is a ‘fragile truce’

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No one move a muscle:

President Trump backed off his threat to obliterate Iran’s “whole civilization” right before the deadline he set. Now, the big questions are: Is the ceasefire sticking? And what happens now?

The Strait of Hormuz reopened with limited traffic: Several ships have crossed the vital shipping passage, according to The New York Times, but there hasn’t been a full-scale return of traffic. That’s because some vessels seem wary of crossing because of the risks and unknowns.

However, Iran paused oil tanker traffic through the strait after Israel attacked Lebanon, per CNN.

A new toll at the strait?: The Financial Times reports that Iran is planning to charge the cryptocurrency equivalent of $1 per barrel of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire.

Meanwhile, Trump told ABC’s Jonathan Karl that he is considering a “joint venture” with Iran to set up a toll booth in the Strait of Hormuz to charge vessels passing through.

Will oil prices stabilize now?: Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel and stocks jumped after Trump paused fighting. However, even if traffic through the strait returns to pre-war levels, there has still been damage to energy infrastructure in the region that will take time and money to rebuild. The New York Times notes it will take months to return to normal.

Trump also signaled that “Iran........

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