Has Trump set his sights on the next administration member to be fired? IN FULL The Independent UK · 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. Axios · 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... Barchart · 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. The Conversation · 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. Kiplinger · 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. The Conversation · Apr 2
Trump celebrates as major bridge in Iran cut in half by strike: ‘Make a deal before it’s too late’ Donald Trump has celebrated the partial destruction of a major bridge in Iran, vowing there would be "much more to follow" as he posted a video of the strike. The Independent UK · Apr 2
Dollar Climbs on Fears of a Prolonged Iran War The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.36%. Thursday's decline in equity markets boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday night's comments from President Trump that the Iran war could escalate have boosted demand for the dollar as a safe-haven. The dollar added to its gains on... Barchart · Apr 2
Trump warns Tehran ‘more to follow’ after strike destroys Iran’s largest bridge Eight people reported killed in attack on newly completed suspension bridge after strike splits structure in half The Guardian - UK · Apr 2
Crude Prices Soar as Iran War Keeps Strait of Hormuz Closed May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Thursday closed up +11.42 (+11.41%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1966 (+6.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Thursday, with crude posting a 3.5-week high. Crude prices are soaring after President Trump pledged more aggressive action against Iran... Barchart · Apr 2
Sachs warns of escalation, oil disruption in Iran conflict; calls for global action As the conflict stretches into its second month, leading economist Jeffrey Sachs expresses grave concerns regarding the intensifying war and global instability. He denounces US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu for defying expert counsel in initiating the conflict, a choice that could lead to dramatic hikes in oil prices… The Times of India · Apr 2
Iran trying to ‘hold the global economy hostage’, Yvette Cooper says IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 2
U.S. bombs Iran's civilian infrastructure for first time after "Stone Ages" threat "The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again — Much more to follow!" Axios · Apr 2
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Kemi Badenoch says Trump ‘should not abandon mess he’s made’ in Middle East Mrs Badenoch said her message to Mr Trump would be “if you break it, you own it”
International Business Times UK · Apr 2 Donald Trump Says Iran War Blocks Medicare, Medicaid Focus Donald Trump defends rising US war costs against Iran while suggesting cuts to federal programs, sparking backlash and debate over priorities.
Barchart · Apr 2 Sky Quarry Stock Is Surging as Crude Oil Prices Spike Past $110. Is It Too Late to Buy? Sky Quarry stock soars as Trump warns the U.S. could hit Iran very hard in April. Here’s why SKYQ shares may be worth owning at current levels.
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Trump posts video of Iran’s ‘biggest bridge’ being destroyed in latest pressure campaign IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Leading Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh detained in Tehran Sotoudeh, 64, is renowned for defending activists, opposition politicians, and women prosecuted for removing their headscarves
The Guardian - US · Apr 2 Trump’s surreal speech on Iran shed no light on his goals The US president couldn’t give a single coherent reason for why this aggressive war of choice must still be prosecuted
The Conversation · Apr 2 As oil shortages deepen, wartime rationing offers a guide for today’s governments With global oil supply under pressure from the U.S.-Iran war, governments may need to bring back tools many assume belong to the past: rationing and price controls.
Euronews · Apr 2 Videos show explosions in central Iran as conflict with Israel intensifies Iran was hit by a powerful new wave of strikes on Wednesday when massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose over Baharestan, in the Esfahan region of central Iran.
International Business Times · Apr 2 America's Energy Independence: The Economic Story Behind The Iran Conflict Rising oil prices from Iran tensions are cushioned by U.S. energy independence and growing Western Hemisphere supply, limiting long-term impact on consumers and the broader economy.
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Losing a catastrophic war is no way for America to celebrate its 250th birthday THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: To avert global recession, US allies are being forced to humiliate themselves and clean up after Donald Trump in the Middle East. Never has an American president wreaked such havoc on erstwhile friends
Barchart · Apr 2 Iran Identifies Palantir as a ‘Legitimate Target’ for Threatened Attacks: Should You Sell PLTR Stock Now? The Islamic Revolutionary Guard has said that multiple large-cap tech stocks could face a new wave of retaliatory attacks.