# ASX 200 futures are pointing up 10 points or 0.1 per cent to 9013 near 4.20am AEST.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · Australian Financial Review*

## Key points

- Israel has agreed to hold direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible.
- The US and Iran will begin direct talks on Saturday regarding regional tensions.
- Iran's Supreme Leader announced a new phase in managing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- Atlassian shares fell 8% amid a broader software sector sell-off in US markets.

**Companies:** Atlassian
**Countries:** Australia, United States, Iran, Lebanon

[Read the full story on Australian Financial Review](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/asx-to-rise-atlassian-slumps-8pc-in-new-software-sector-sell-off-20260410-p5zmq9)

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