Pete Hegseth weighs in on attack dolphin controversy in bizarre Iran war twist: ‘Can’t confirm nor deny’ Hard to know what's real and what's fake. We Got This Covered · May 5
Prosecutors to ‘fast-track’ hate crime cases in England and Wales after spate of attacks Staff told to prosecute as quickly as they can, rather than waiting to gather all evidence, to tackle ‘climate of fear’ felt by Jewish community The Guardian - UK · May 5
Iran’s nuclear capabilities remain largely unchanged since last year: US intelligence memo IN FULL The Independent UK · May 5
Pentagon Briefing on Hormuz Strait Takes Bizarre Turn as Hegseth Denies Iran Has 'Kamikaze Dolphins' The claim followed a report from The Wall Street Journal last week which claimed that Iranian officials had discussed the possible use of dolphins trained to carry mines toward enemy vessels Latin Times · May 5
Trump’s Project Freedom won’t undo an oil stranglehold created by the US THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Regardless of the president’s latest effort to break Iran’s blockade, freedom of movement won’t be returning to the Strait of Hormuz any time soon The Independent UK · May 5
A veneer of normality has returned to Tehran but fears for the future are rife From economic woes to concerns that war could break out again at any moment, underlying worries run deep The Guardian - UK · May 5
Stock markets are wobbling, but £10bn cash bids at fat premiums can still happen A Swedish firm’s pursuit of the product testing company Intertek suggests investors’ price expectations are yet to be shifted by the Iran war The Guardian - UK · May 5
Middle East ceasefire on the brink as Iran strikes UAE and warns ‘we’re just getting started’ The US has insisted the ceasefire is ‘not over’ despite clashes in the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · May 5
Democrats urge Rubio to acknowledge Israel possesses nuclear weapons amid Iran war Letter from House Democrats to secretary of state calls for end to ambiguity over Israel’s nuclear weapons programs The Guardian - US · May 5
US military actions test Trump’s claim the Iran war is over ANALYSIS — Even if a recent flareup of military skirmishes in the Middle East merely continues but does not escalate, the clashes cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s formal assertion to Congress on May 1 that hostilities between American and Iran have “terminated.” The renewed fighting has put intense strain… Roll Call · May 5
Trump reignites war of words with Pope as Rubio bids to repair relations The US president accused the pontiff of ‘endangering’ Catholics in renewed criticism over the Iran war. Evening Standard · May 5
Proposed UN resolution threatens Iran with sanctions if it doesn't allow freedom of navigation A proposed U.N. resolution threatens Iran with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls” and disclose the placement of all mines to allow freedom of navigation The Independent UK · May 5
Bulletin world briefing: Trump’s war hasn’t slowed Iran’s nuclear capabilities, says damning report Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today The Independent UK · May 5
Evening Standard · May 5 FTSE 100 pulled down by banks amid Iran war worry The FTSE 100 closed down 144.82 points, 1.4%, at 10,219.11.
The Independent UK · May 5 Trump describes Iranian snipers shooting protesters while surrounded by children at Oval Office event President Donald Trump gave a graphic description of Iranian protesters being shot by snipers while surrounded by children at an Oval Office event.
Reason · May 5 Can We Ever Trust the Government To Be Honest About War? Trump joins a long line of presidents unwilling to be transparent about the causes and goals of their adventurism abroad.
The Independent UK · May 5 Trump describes Iran war horrors in Oval Office full of kids: ‘Right between the eyes’ Children and athletes assembled for Trump’s reinstatement of the presidential fitness exam became his captive audience for Iran war and trans athlete rants on Tuesday
Fortune · May 5 You had a miserable 2025 because of tariff inflation. The Iran war will be even worse, top economist says One year after Liberation Day, tariffs have frozen hiring and fueled inflation. Now, Moody’s Mark Zandi sees the war in Iran threatening to deepen the damage.
The Guardian - US · May 5 Seth Meyers on Trump’s poll ratings: ‘His disapproval is higher than Covid and January 6’ Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s disapproval ratings hitting a record high and the closure of Spirit Airlines
The Independent UK · May 5 Bulletin PM briefing: New Middle East missile attack and Starmer ‘facing coup’ Iran launches missile and drone attack on UAE for second day as war escalates. Labour MPs plotting Blair-style coup of Starmer after local elections – report. Met Police launch fresh probe after rapist nurse convicted. Rachel Reeves ‘clashes’ with US treasury secretary over Iran war. Brit needing ‘urgent’ care after…
The Independent UK · May 5 ‘It’s scary’: Epilepsy patients fear for their lives amid UK medicine supply issues Charities call on government to ensure medicine supply chains ‘are robust and water-tight’
Roll Call · May 5 Trump shrugs off high gas prices, creating political headwinds for GOP President Donald Trump has mostly shrugged off rising gasoline prices since his conflict with Iran began over two months ago, giving Republicans political heartburn ahead of the midterm elections as prices are up again this week amid new tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. As gas prices continue to tick…
Barchart · May 5 Crude Oil Prices Tumble as Middle East Ceasefire Holds June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -4.54 (-4.27%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.1140 (-3.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today as the ceasefire in the Middle East appears to be holding, easing geopolitical risks. Crude prices are retreating as relative...
The Independent UK · May 5 Americans have spent $24bn extra on gas in two months since start of Iran war IN FULL