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Kuwait stated that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be guaranteed.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk on the Iranian ceasefire: We do not intend to lift measures aimed at controlling fuel prices.

According to Shana, the official website of the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum, the attack on the Ravan Island refinery in Iran caused no casualties, and the fuel supply and distribution network remains stable.

April 8 - According to the Kuwaiti military, Kuwaiti air defense forces detected 28 drones flying into Kuwait from Iran between 8:00 AM and noon that day. Some of these drones were targeting oil, energy, and power facilities within Kuwait. The Kuwaiti air defense system intercepted the drones, but some debris fell to the ground, causing damage to some facilities. No casualties have been reported so far.

US Vice President Vance: If Iran is not sincere or violates the agreement, it will face consequences.

US Vice President Vance: Trump told me and the US negotiating team that we should reach an agreement with Iran "in good faith".

US Vice President Vance: The US and its allies have agreed to halt attacks on Iran, which forms the basis of the “fragile ceasefire.”

US Vice President Vance: Military objectives against Iran have been achieved; Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran.

US Vice President Vance: Positive progress has been made on the Iran issue.

US Vice President Vance: The Russia-Ukraine war is currently just a "bargaining" over "a few square kilometers of territory".

The Kremlin welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire. It hopes the US now has more time and space to restart trilateral talks with Ukraine.

U.S. Vice President Vance: Ukrainian President Zelensky's threatening remarks against Hungary and its prime minister after Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán blocked an EU loan to Kyiv were "outrageous".

The China Earthquake Networks Center officially reported that a 5.5-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Caspian Sea (38.70°N, 49.60°E) at 17:05 on April 8, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers.

Li Auto: Seven new stores will open in February and March 2026. These include four integrated service centers, two retail centers, and one service and body repair center.

Iranian President Peshizian: From today onward, we will continue to stand united, both in the diplomatic field and in the defense field.

Iranian President Peshizian: The ceasefire agreement accepts the "general principles expected by Tehran".

The Polish Defense Minister commented on the situation in Iran, saying: "It's fortunate that a ceasefire has been reached; this is an optimistic sign."

The Czech Association of Automobile Importers stated that new passenger car registrations in the Czech Republic increased by 1.45% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026.

On April 8th, Saxo Bank analysts stated that although nominal oil prices have fallen somewhat following the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, oil supply remains tight in the near term. They pointed out that the transportation time from loading to final unloading means that immediate supply may remain constrained for several weeks. Currently, more than 800 ships remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, and ship owners will likely need reliable security guarantees before departing and before empty ships return to load cargo. Saxo Bank believes that even if the ceasefire is maintained, a return to normal supply could still take months, considering the time required to restart shut-down wells, fully repair and replenish refinery inventories.