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‘I was a little bit perturbed’: Donald Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy' over Lebanon strikes, defends working relationship

US President Donald Trump admitted calling Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" due to frustration over Lebanon escalation, impacting Iran talks. Despite the heated exchange, Trump insists their strong working relationship continues, citing shared "wartime leader" pressures. He remains optimistic about resolving regional tensions soon.

The Times of India

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'crazy,' as he says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

United States President Donald Trump confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "crazy" over stalled Iran peace talks. He stated his relationship with Netanyahu remains solid. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continues. An Israeli strike hit a car near Beirut. Talks between Lebanon and Israel are ongoing…

The Economic Times

Iran And U.S. Trade Fresh Strikes In a New Test Of The Ceasefire Amid Stalled Negotiations

Iran and the U.S. traded fresh strikes in a new test of the ceasefire as talks remain stalled.

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What Is Trump's Iran War Costing Americans? New Study Has An Answer

Moody's Analytics reports that Trump's military action in Iran has cost U.S. households $100 billion (£79 billion), largely due to higher energy prices, with middle- and lower-income families most affected.

International Business Times UK

EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says

European industries are bracing for significant job cuts. Up to 1.3 million jobs are at risk across automotive, construction, metals, chemicals, and transport sectors due to Middle East conflict. The automotive industry alone could see 600,000 layoffs. Energy-intensive industries are particularly vulnerable. Low-income households will also face higher transport fuel…

The Economic Times

Trump again insists gas will be back down to $1.85 a gallon as soon as Iran war is over

On Wednesday the U.S. national average price was $4.26 a gallon — up from $2.98 just before the war broke out in February, according to AAA

The Independent UK

Trump confirms angry call with Netanyahu – saying he was ‘perturbed’

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Early trading on Wall Street mixed as oil prices tick higher with Iran cease fire under strain

Premarket trading on Wall Street was mixed while oil prices continued their ascent and Japan's Nikkei 225 index topped 68,000 for the first time

AAP

Iran claims responsibility for attacks on US Fifth Fleet HQ, Kuwait air base

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have claimed responsibility for attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. The strikes targeted the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. These actions were stated as retaliation for US attacks on an Iranian oil tanker and island. The Guards announced…

The Economic Times

Gulf expat reactions to Iran war show us how countries like UAE instil loyalty in western migrants

When the US and Israel launched their strikes on Iran on February 28 and Iran retaliated by targeting the Gulf Arab states, I was closely monitoring social media accounts from the region. I research Middle East politics, with a focus on the Gulf, and the social media platforms I use…

The Conversation

Netanayahu’s been ‘a great partner’, says Trump – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

S&P Futures Muted as Fresh U.S.-Iran Hostilities Lift Oil and Bond Yields, ADP Jobs Report and Broadcom Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.05% this morning as oil prices and bond yields climbed after the U.S. and Iran exchanged heavy fire in the Persian Gulf.

Barchart

Iran military releases dramatic missile launch video as Kuwait and Bahrain targeted

Iran's military has released a video it says shows missiles and drones being launched on Wednesday (3 June) in a new exchange of fire amid US talks.

The Independent UK

Trump says Iran agreed not to pursue nuclear weapon; Ayatollah giving approval in talks

US President Donald Trump stated Iran has agreed to halt its pursuit of nuclear weapons. He also revealed that Iran's supreme leader is participating in ongoing negotiations with the US. These discussions aim to prevent nuclear escalation and stabilize the Middle East. Trump expressed concern over regional tensions.

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We Got This Covered

US and Israel bombed Iran to control its arsenal, but warnings say it can be ‘a strategic failure’

A vast difference between the damage caused and the speed of recovery.

The Independent UK

Iranian drone attack on Kuwait Airport leaves one dead and 63 injured

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The Economic Times

FIFA 2026: Iran to play World Cup warm-up behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday

FIFA 2026: Iran's football team is set for its final World Cup warm-up match in Turkey. The squad will then depart for their tournament base in Mexico. Their participation in the World Cup has been a concern due to recent events. The team will play their matches in Mexico and…

The Guardian - US

Far-right praise for shah’s secret police puts Reza Pahlavi on the spot

Son of deposed shah forced to distance himself from the once-dreaded Savak as some of his supporters glorify it

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Euronews

Drone race: How Ukraine's defence tech redefined Russia's war

In its most recent attacks against Ukraine, Russia hit the cities with dozens of ballistic missiles, knowing very well that this is one of the very few weapons Ukraine remains vulnerable to. As for the drones — this is where Kyiv mastered both defensive and offensive know-how.

The Independent UK

Fire burns in Kuwait after Iran launches drone and missile attack

Iran carried out a drone strike on a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport early Wednesday (3 June), wounding several people and forcing the suspension of air traffic, Kuwait's state news agency reported.

Euronews

Iranian drone attack causes heavy damage to Kuwait airport as US and Iran trade strikes

Kuwait suspended commercial flights after drones heavily damaged its international airport, hours after Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain and the US struck an Iranian military facility on Qeshm Island. Iran's IRGC said it had targeted the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.

AAP

Hostilities flare in Iran war with talks at a stalemate

An Iranian drone attack has closed Kuwait's airport and the US has launched strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as talks to end the war remain at an impasse.

Bangkok Post

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

CAIRO/WASHINGTON - Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the U.S. military carrying out strikes near ‌the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress.

The Independent UK

Kuwait Airport closed after Iran drone attack

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The Guardian - UK

OECD predicts spate of recessions globally if Iran conflict drags into 2027

Policy forum lays out ‘prolonged disruption’ scenario in which world’s GDP falls to 2.1% this year from 3.4% in 2025

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