2026-04-09
13 分钟Despite a ceasefire, the U.S.
And Iran aren't on the same page, and Iran is keeping a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
We do n't know what Iran plans to do, and Iran has shown that it is able
to hold the Strait hostage and use it as a bargaining chip.
Plus, news of the ceasefire sends U.S. Stock markets soaring and oil prices plunging.
And the key to losing more weight on GLP-1s might be in your DNA.
It's Wednesday, April 8th.
I'm Imani Moise for The Wall Street Journal, filling in for Alex Osola.
This is the PM edition of What's News, the top headlines and business stories that move the world today.
The U.S.
And Iran reached a ceasefire agreement, but it's clear that the two sides remain far apart on many issues.
Since the deal was announced, there 's been conflicting reports about the status of the Strait of Hormuz
and continued strikes in other parts of the Middle East.
WSJ national security reporter Shelby Holiday is here to walk us through the latest.
So where does the ceasefire stand now and what's the next step?
Well, today's been really interesting because.
From the U.S. Side, it's been a huge victory lap.
We've heard from Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt.
We've heard from the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
And what they're saying is that what we set out to do has been accomplished.