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Gunfire reported in Beirut as truce comes into effect – as it happened

17 April 2026 at 03:18

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Iran has stopped all petrochemical exports to prioritise domestic supply and prevent shortages of raw materials, Reuters reported.

The state-owned National Petrochemical Company ordered firms to suspend exports until further notice.

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US Senate fails to pass war powers resolution for fourth time – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Our latest full report is here: US and Iran in indirect talks to extend two-week ceasefire

Donald Trump said the “special relationship” between the US and UK was in a poor state but that it will not have impact on King Charle’s upcoming state visit to America.

In an interview with Sky News, the US president once again criticised Keir Starmer over his policies, particularly on energy and immigration, and reiterated his disappointment that the UK and other Nato allies had not joined his war against Iran when the US “needed them”.

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