Qeshm: Iran’s fortress island with an underground ‘missile city’ threatening US troops in Hormuz US Centcom said it had attacked the island early on Wednesday amid escalatory strikes with Iran The Independent UK · Apr 1
US to reconsider relations with NATO over Iran, Rubio warns echoing Trump threat The United States is reassessing its role in NATO citing disappointment with European allies. EU leaders have stressed they will help in the Strait of Hormuz once hot phase of war is over, but insist NATO is a defensive alliance. Euronews · Apr 1
Housebuilder Berkeley to halt buying new land and hiring staff Group cuts costs as shares plunge while it grapples with impact of Iran war on property market The Guardian - UK · Apr 1
A Georgia senator is furious as Donald Trump guts kids’ healthcare and food for the hungry: ‘We can’t lose sight of this’ Bombing a foreign nation is a bigger priority. We Got This Covered · Apr 1
Trump considers pulling US out of 'paper tiger' NATO Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would host a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been crippled by the Iran war. Euronews · Apr 1
JP Morgan-Chase CEO Jamie Dimon unexpectedly comes out in favor of Iran war despite recession fears: ‘It was overdue’ The Wall Street leader said he was unsure whether the war would prompt a recession but argued the Iranian government has long-posed a genuine threat The Independent UK · Apr 1
Strait of Hormuz Remains Choked in Iran Conflict as Limited Transits Resume Under Iranian Control The strategically vital Strait of Hormuz stayed largely closed to normal commercial traffic Tuesday as the month-long Iran conflict continued, with only a handful of vessels transiting daily under tight Iranian oversight while the U.S. and allies debated military options to restore freedom of navigation and global oil flows. International Business Times · Apr 1
Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed on April 1, 2026 After Fresh Iranian Drone Strike Kuwait International Airport stayed shuttered to commercial passenger flights Wednesday as authorities battled a major fire at fuel storage tanks following the latest in a series of Iranian-linked drone attacks that have crippled the Gulf nation's key aviation hub. International Business Times · Apr 1
The country that could be the first to run out of fuel due to US-Iran war Bangladesh, a country of 175 million people that relies heavily on imports for its energy needs, is imposing fuel rationing and closing universities as anxiety grows over reserves running out altogether. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports The Independent UK · Apr 1
‘Gas is over $4 a gallon’: Hakeem Jeffries has 1 clear message to America after Trump’s $200 billion war wastage Trump says it's fine as Americans no longer worried about being nuked by Iran We Got This Covered · Apr 1
Donald Trump's Iran Address: White House Confirms Major Security Update Following Toll Threats President Trump prepares a key address on Iran as Tehran restricts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies and raising the risk of escalation. International Business Times UK · Apr 1
Power shift? Iran military takes control of state functions, sidelines president Pezeshkian - report Iran's IRGC has reportedly seized control of key state functions, blocking presidential appointments and decisions, pushing President Pezeshkian into a political deadlock. The IRGC chief commander intervened to reject proposed intelligence minister candidates, asserting the military's direct oversight of critical positions amid unclear Supreme Leader status. The Times of India · Apr 1
American journalist Shelly Kittleson received threats before being kidnapped in Baghdad Iranian-affiliated militias have targeted American facilities across Iraq as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran rages The Independent UK · Apr 1
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Brits given Iran war mortgage warning with 1.3m households set to suffer IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Apr 1 Oil Prices Plunge as Donald Trump Announces US Forces Will Leave Iran Within Weeks Oil prices whipsawed around $100 a barrel after Donald Trump said US forces could leave Iran within weeks, despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely shut. Traders are now trying to square the president's upbeat timeline with escalating attacks and a deepening regional supply shock.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1 This is what a fossil-fuel shock looks like. The UK must adapt its energy system – and quickly The Iran war will hit food prices, fuel costs and interest rates. But we could could turn this crisis to our advantage, says Chaitanya Kumar of the New Economics Foundation
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1 BP is operating in a world of ‘significant complexity’, new boss tells staff Meg O’Neill’s memo comes as company tries to rebuild strategy amid oil shock of Iran war and after failed green pivot
Barchart · Apr 1 3 Bull Put Spread Ideas to for April 2026 The stock market had a huge bounce on Tuesday following signs the US and Iran are seeking to end the war, and if that continues, bull put spread trades could do well.
We Got This Covered · Apr 1 Donald Trump promises U.S. military will leave Iran, but only after pushing it ‘into the stone ages’ Just like last month, the end of the war is still a few weeks away.
Evening Standard · Apr 1 Starmer dismisses ‘noise’ after Trump says he is considering pulling out of Nato The Prime Minister insisted he would not change his position on Britain’s involvement with the war against Iran, despite pressure to do so.
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Why climate activists were covered in treacle outside the US embassy Climate activists from Fossil Free London staged a protest outside the US embassy in London, dousing themselves in treacle to symbolise oil. The demonstration aimed to highlight soaring energy costs and oil company profits, specifically targeting the undeveloped Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Sea. Protesters linked the…
The Times of India · Apr 1 Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed meets Emiratis at Dubai Hills Mall: Heart-warming viral video stuns viewers UAE has been battling regional conflict ever since US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28th, 2026. As the war enters its 32nd day, the Emiratis continue to show strength and unity as the authorities take required steps to ensure the protection and safety of the citizens.
The Independent UK · Apr 1 German growth forecast cut as Europe scrambles to contain price shock from Iran war Experts have slashed their 2026 and 2027 growth forecasts for the German economy, Europe’s biggest, while governments across the continent are introducing measures to help soften the price impact of the Iran war
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1 Iran war may increase mortgage payments for extra 1.3m households, says Bank of England Financial policy committee predicts ‘Trumpflation’ rises, as average two-year fixed rate hits 5.84%