Oil prices surge while Asian share prices rise moderately Oil prices are surging on worries of a prolonged Iran war while Asian financial markets are rising moderately during cautious trading The Independent UK · Apr 3
Susie Wiles reportedly expressed concerns aides are giving Trump a ‘rose-colored view’ of the Iran war and its impacts Gas prices have soared in the U.S. to more than $4 a gallon on average, 13 American service members have died and more than 300 troops have been injured as the Iran war rages on The Independent UK · Apr 3
A day in the life of Asia’s fuel crisis From farms in New Zealand to factories in Delhi, the effects of the oil crisis triggered by the Iran war are rippling across Asia The Guardian - AU · Apr 3
US Defence Secretary Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on Randy George 'will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately,' said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s top spokesman. George has held the post since August 2023 under the Biden administration. Euronews · Apr 3
'Bridges next, then electric power plants': Trump says US 'hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran' US President Donald Trump has warned of further strikes on Iran's infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, despite claiming significant damage to military assets. However, intelligence suggests Iran retains substantial missile and drone capabilities, with many launchers intact and operational. The US military has reportedly struck over 12,300 targets, but… The Times of India · Apr 3
'They'll stop when I stop': Trump asserts Israel will stop strikes on Iran when he 'tells them to' President Trump asserted that Israel would follow his lead in ending the Iran war, stating they would stop military action when he decides. This comes after a Trump-directed operation, Operation Epic Fury, led to the elimination of Iran's supreme leader. Despite Netanyahu's push for a sustained offensive, Trump acknowledged Iran's… The Times of India · Apr 3
Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot Pam Bondi failed to please a president fixated on prosecuting political enemies – key US politics stories from Thursday 2 April at a glance The Guardian - US · Apr 3
UN set to vote on a watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on a proposal to secure the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Apr 3
Amazon slaps increased charges on third-party sellers as Iran war hits The online retail giant confirmed the temporary charge on Thursday The Independent UK · Apr 3
Pete Hegseth ousts army chief Randy George amid Iran war United States secretary of war Pete Hegseth has ousted army chief of staff general Randy George, forcing his immediate retirement amid the ongoing war tensions with Iran, according to US officials cited by CBS News. The move, confirmed by the Pentagon on Thursday, comes as the administration pushes to install… The Times of India · Apr 3
Pete Hegseth Removes Army Chief Randy George Amid Iran War: What It Means for US Troops The U.S. military experiences a leadership shakeup as Army Chief of Staff General Randy George is removed during the Iran conflict, raising concerns about operational continuity. International Business Times UK · Apr 2
Trump mocks Starmer as weak as UK leads push to reopen Strait of Hormuz The US president impersonated the Prime Minister in his latest sideswipe at Britain. Evening Standard · Apr 2
Hormuz Shutdown: Where are the Grain, Cattle, and Oil Markets Headed? The war in Iran is driving a historic surge in energy and grain prices while simultaneously threatening to break the cattle market due to rising input costs and shrinking consumer disposable income. Barchart · Apr 2
Iran hit back at Trump with stark warning after key bridge destroyed by US IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 2
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth removes top uniformed officer from Army as US wages war in Iran The leadership shake-up comes after President Trump insisted this week that the Iran war is nearly over
The Independent UK · Apr 2 James Carville makes shocking prediction that Trump’s presidency could end early if Democrats sweep the midterms Carville said if the Democrats take control of the House and Senate, they will launch investigations into Trump, which will eventually lead to the president’s resignation
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army’s top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down as the United States wages a war against Iran
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Has Trump set his sights on the next administration member to be fired? IN FULL
Axios · Apr 2 Hegseth removes Army's top general during Iran war George is the Army's most senior general and is being removed during a hot war.
Barchart · Apr 2 Stocks Recover on Hopes Strait of Hormuz Could Soon Reopen The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.11%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.08%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Conversation · Apr 2 Will row over Iran conflict spell the end of Nato? This is the text from The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up here to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox.
Kiplinger · Apr 2 Stocks Are Mixed Despite a Huge Oil Move: Stock Market Today Stocks and oil continue to rise and fall with the ebb and flow of news from the White House and the Middle East.
The Conversation · Apr 2 Iran’s president appeals to Americans − but does his office still hold any real power? Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian penned an open letter to “the people of the United States” on April 1, 2026, in which he implored Americans to “look beyond” misinformation that portrayed Iran as a threat to the world.