UN to vote on watered-down resolution to open the Strait of Hormuz. Russia and China are key The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Apr 7
Trump calls for ‘real loser’ Fox News host to be taken off the air in latest attack on female journalists President Trump claimed that people ‘cannot stand watching’ Jessica Tarlov on Fox News, and also took shots at Shannon Bream The Independent UK · Apr 7
Gas discovery off Egypt's coast comes at a critical moment for Iran war ENI and Egypt have announced a significant gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean — a potential boost for Cairo as the Iran war sends energy import costs rocketing. Euronews · Apr 7
Iranian President Reportedly Clashing With Revolutionary Guard, Accusing Top Officers Of Undermining Ceasefire Chances Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is reportedly clashing with top officials at the revolutionary guard, saying they are conducting unilateral actions that are undermining any chances of a ceasefire, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 7
US-Israel launches fresh strikes on Kharg island — why this oil hub is vital for Iran US-Israel targeted Kharg Island in a fresh wave of attacks on Tuesday, striking Iran’s key oil export hub as the conflict intensifies. Multiple explosions were reported on the island, with US officials indicating that military targets were hit, even as the strikes came just hours ahead of a deadline set… The Times of India · Apr 7
'Every Bridge in Iran Will Be Decimated' Plus: Artemis astronauts set record, D.C.'s terrible electricity policy, Ye returns, and more... Reason · Apr 7
Trump's 40-year-old Iran plot "Take the oil" has always been the president's rallying cry Salon · Apr 7
Trump threatens "whole civilization will die tonight" amid 11th hour Iran negotiations "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Axios · Apr 7
Second woman who worked for Republican congressman comes forward to say he sent sexually explicit texts Gonzales allegedly asked his former campaign political director ‘more than a dozen times to send nude photos’ The Independent UK · Apr 7
A Look At How Iranian Oil Exports Could Be Impacted If U.S. Escalates Attacks On Kharg Island Smaller terminals such as Lavan, Sirri, and Jask cannot match Kharg's capacity. Estimates show Iran exports roughly 1–1.5 million barrels per day, and even a brief disruption could significantly cut supply. International Business Times · Apr 7
Why Is a Prolonged Iran War Bearish for Nvidia Stock? After Trump said that the U.S. plans to strike Iran "extremely hard" over the next 2-3 weeks, tech stocks like Nvidia sold off significantly. What is the rationale for this? Barchart · Apr 7
Don't commit war crimes in Iran, EU urges Trump as deadline looms Donald Trump's threat to strike Iran's bridges and power plants has raised the prospect of war crimes. The EU insists all sides should respect international law and exercise "maximum restraint". Euronews · Apr 7
Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder were short-lived The Independent UK · Apr 7
Why the war in Iran will make your UK mortgage more expensive The war in Iran is affecting the cost of living around the world. In the UK, it is leading to higher energy prices, weaker economic growth and a more expensive future. The Conversation · Apr 7
Barchart · Apr 7 Oil Futures Keep Rising, and Shorting Chevron Covered Calls and Cash-Secured Puts Works Oil is now at a new high of $113.24 ahead of Trump's Tuesday evening Iran deal ultimatum. Chevron stock is higher, pushing up CVX put and call option premiums. That makes them worth shorting.
Euronews · Apr 7 Trump's Iran ultimatum: When does it expire and how serious is his threat to 'blow up everything'? US president warns a civilisation could be about to disappear if the regime in Tehran does not respond to his ultimatum after six weeks of war by Tuesday night. What are the possible scenarios? Euronews explains:
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Trump tells Iran ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ if it doesn’t meet deadline IN FULL
We Got This Covered · Apr 7 Iran is pushing a wildly different version of what the US rescue operation was really about, and social media is helping it spread fast The story, or the spin?
International Business Times · Apr 7 Trump Says a 'Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight' If Iranian Regime Doesn't Reach a Deal President Donald Trump said a "whole civilization will die tonight" if the Iranian regime fails to reach a deal by the deadline he has given and is set to expire on Tuesday.
We Got This Covered · Apr 7 ‘I wrote about Osama bin Laden’: Trump’s latest claims about taking out al-Qaeda leader spark yet more dementia accusations That's not how I remember it...
The Times of India · Apr 7 'Whole civilization will die tonight': Trump threatens 'revolutionarily moments' as deadline for Iran nears US president Donald Trump on Tuesday gave a stark warning to Iran as his ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz, saying "whole civilisation will die tonight".
International Business Times UK · Apr 7 Retired US General Says US Military Leaders Are Duty-Bound To Reject Illegal Orders From Trump – Army Revolt In Order? Retired US Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling discusses the legal and ethical dilemmas faced by military commanders in light of Trump's recent threats against Iran.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Starmer risks Trump’s wrath as PM ‘refuses to let US use UK bases’ for strikes on Iran’s infrastructure Downing Street is expected to reiterate its refusal to allow US military to attack civilian infrastructure from UK bases, exacerbating already fractious relations
Evening Standard · Apr 7 Donald Trump warns Iranian ‘civilisation will die tonight’ as his deadline looms The UK called for de-escalation as Mr Trump considered whether to launch a devastating strike against Iran’s infrastructure.
International Business Times · Apr 7 Iranian Revolutionary Says It Has Removed All 'Reservations' On Targets In The Region As War Continues To Escalate The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it will deprive the U.S. and its allies of oil and gas "for years to come" if Washington crosses its "red lines."