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Trump open to ending Iran military campaign even if Hormuz remains shut
US President Donald Trump is reportedly open to ending the military campaign against Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, prioritising strikes on Tehran's navy and missile stockpile
 "Trump open to ending Iran military campaign even if Hormuz remains shut")
Why closure of Strait of Hormuz leaves Asian nations most vulnerable
Wealthier economies like China, Japan and Singapore, with deep pockets and strategic reserves, can cushion the blow - in the short term at least - but others are more exposed
 "Why closure of Strait of Hormuz leaves Asian nations most vulnerable")
Iranian Speaker warns of 'decisive' response amid US military build-up
He emphasised that the people of Iran, led by the Supreme Leader, will not only defend their rights but also make the enemy regret their actions
 "Iranian Speaker warns of 'decisive' response amid US military build-up")
West Asia war updates: Iran moves to charge Hormuz transit; Brent at $111
Iran has approved a plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia war, raising concerns over global oil supply as Brent crude trades near $111 a barrel
 "West Asia war updates: Iran moves to charge Hormuz transit; Brent at $111")
Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies
Experts say there is a limit to how much Moscow can boost its exports of crude which is needed to make fuels like gasoline and diesel, and it is already exporting at a level close to its previous peak
 "Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies")
Asia braces for LNG shock as Strait of Hormuz blockade chokes supply
With a cutoff in shipments imminent, Asian countries, the biggest importers of liquefied natural gas from the West Asia, are already burning more coal and reducing consumption
 "Asia braces for LNG shock as Strait of Hormuz blockade chokes supply")
Pentagon rejects claim of Hegseth's alleged investment, seeks retraction
According to reports, a broker representing US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sought to invest in a major US defence-focused fund in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli military action against Iran
 "Pentagon rejects claim of Hegseth's alleged investment, seeks retraction")
China's factory growth hits 1-year high in March despite war risks
The sub-indexes for output and new orders both rose above 51 from below 50 the previous month, while that for new export orders improved to 49.1 from 45 in February
US eyes alternatives after WTO talks fail on ecommerce duty moratorium
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Washington would work with like-minded partners outside the WTO if the moratorium is not restored
 "US eyes alternatives after WTO talks fail on ecommerce duty moratorium")
India condemns attack that killed two UNIFIL peacekeepers in south Lebanon
According to a statement issued by UNIFIL, the incident occurred near Bani Hayyan in Southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of two peacekeepers, while a third one sustained severe injuries
 "India condemns attack that killed two UNIFIL peacekeepers in south Lebanon")
Ops in Iran beyond halfway point, focus now on uranium stockpile: Netanyahu
Netanyahu expressed confidence in the progress of the joint military campaign, emphasising that significant steps have been taken to dismantle Iran's military and nuclear capabilities
 "Ops in Iran beyond halfway point, focus now on uranium stockpile: Netanyahu")
White House says US-Iran talks 'going well' despite Tehran denial
The White House maintained that backchannel discussions remain active
 "White House says US-Iran talks 'going well' despite Tehran denial")
Israeli parliament approves death penalty for Palestinians in murder cases
The law makes the death penalty - by hanging - the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted for nationalistic killings
 "Israeli parliament approves death penalty for Palestinians in murder cases")
Kuwaiti oil tanker ablaze in Dubai Port after Iranian attack, no casualties
Authorities in Dubai confirmed they were responding to a drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai waters and that maritime firefighting teams were working to bring the fire under control
 "Kuwaiti oil tanker ablaze in Dubai Port after Iranian attack, no casualties")
Iran alleges US strike hit Mahan Air plane bound for aid mission to India
The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi this week to pick up essential medical supplies and aid for Iranian people, they said
 "Iran alleges US strike hit Mahan Air plane bound for aid mission to India")
US going to achieve objective in weeks, Iran at its weakest point: Rubio
US Secretary of State said Prez Trump has several options on the table to prevent Iran's hegemony over the strait
 "US going to achieve objective in weeks, Iran at its weakest point: Rubio")
Gulf allies urge Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated
Officials from Saudi, UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain have conveyed they do not want the military operation to end until there are significant changes in the Iranian leadership
 "Gulf allies urge Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated")
Trump warns of strikes on Iran desalination plants, here's what it means
Such a move, and Iran's possible targeting of the plants of its Gulf Arab neighbours, could have devastating impacts across the water-starved West Asia
 "Trump warns of strikes on Iran desalination plants, here's what it means")
Trump claims talks with Iran's parliamentary speaker; Tehran denies
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said no negotiations had taken place, while confirming that intermediaries had delivered a set of proposals to Iran
US going to 'retake' control of Hormuz Strait, says Scott Bessent
His remarks come against a backdrop of heightened global concern over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for nearly one-fifth of world oil flows
 "US going to 'retake' control of Hormuz Strait, says Scott Bessent")