Middle East war live: Donald Trump warns Iran over charging for passage through strait
Global stocks and oil rise in wake of S&P winning streak on ceasefire optimism
Global stocks and oil rise in wake of S&P winning streak on ceasefire optimism

Oil prices slide as Tehran says it will allow ‘safe passage’ through vital waterway

Iran is reviewing a Washington-backed peace proposal while Trump says conflict will end if both sides strike agreement

Donald Trump continues to play up prospect of deal with Iran, saying they are ‘talking sense’ in negotiations with the US

Donald Trump delays possible attack on Iranian regime’s energy plants until April 6 after bruising day on Wall Street

US president says he would not consider a ceasefire unless Strait of Hormuz is reopened

President warns of hits on oil wells, Kharg Island and desalination plants unless agreement reached ‘shortly’