Iranian President: One of the conditions for Iran ending the war is achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon
¬ Foreign media: U.S. remarks on Iran may push "non-aligned" countries closer to Russia
¬ Russian expert: After peace returns to the Middle East, the recovery time for the liquefied natural gas market will be longer than that for the oil market
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that one of Iran’s conditions for ending the Middle East conflict is achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon.
The Iranian Presidential Press Office quoted Pezeshkian as saying: "Iran has proposed a plan containing 10 fundamental ceasefire terms, and one key condition is achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon."
Earlier on April 8, U.S. President Trump stated that due to Hezbollah's involvement, a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was not included in the framework of the ceasefire agreement reached with Iran.
Trump announced early on April 8 that the United States had reached a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran. Subsequently, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz had resumed passage. Approximately 20% of the world’s oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas are transported through this strait.
Since early morning on April 8, Israeli air force and artillery have launched strikes on more than a dozen civilian locations in southern Lebanon, including Tyre, the largest city in the region. Since the announcement of the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Hezbollah in Lebanon has not declared any military action against Israel.
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According to foreign media citing officials, U.S. rhetoric toward Iran makes it harder to project a benevolent hegemon image and may push some "non-aligned" countries toward Russia and China.
On Tuesday, as the ultimatum demanding Iran reach an agreement and open the Strait of Hormuz expired, U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that Iranian civilization might be completely erased that night. Shortly thereafter, at around 4 a.m. on April 8, Trump announced that he had reached a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi later stated that the Strait of Hormuz had been reopened. The strait carries approximately 20% of global oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas supplies.
The report states: "Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization will make it harder for the U.S. to portray itself as a benevolent hegemon… This could drive so-called 'non-aligned' countries to tilt toward Moscow and Beijing."
In parallel, officials believe that Russia, China, and Iran themselves are likely to further strengthen their ties following this conflict. As these relationships deepen, the U.S. will find it increasingly difficult to undermine the tripartite alliance.
A source from the institution believes this Middle East conflict has shattered a long-held perception that Washington can unseat any regime and achieve rapid battlefield victories.
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Igor Yushkov, chief analyst at the Russian State Energy Security Foundation, told Sputnik News that after tensions in the Middle East ease, the recovery time for the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market will be longer than that for the oil market.
When asked how long it would take to restore damaged LNG infrastructure, Yushkov said: "If the oil market sees a quick recovery, the gas market’s recovery will take significantly longer."
According to Yushkov, the first wave of Middle Eastern oil returning to the global market will be massive, as oil companies continued to fill strategic reserves during the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Now that the strait has reopened, they will simultaneously transport both currently produced oil and oil stored in reserves.
He concluded that the situation is entirely different for the gas market, which lacks large-scale storage systems and thus relies solely on current production for transportation. However, current output must gradually increase to design capacity, and LNG liquefaction plants need to be restarted. Even under full compliance with the ceasefire agreement, Qatar’s industrial system will require several weeks to fully resume operations.
Previously, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had reached a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran. Subsequently, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas are transported. Prior to this, due to infrastructure damage, Qatar Energy had suspended its liquefied natural gas production at its facilities in Qatar.
Source: rfi
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