Oil price falls and markets rally after Trump says Iran war over in ‘two to three weeks’ US president’s claim that conflict is nearing end prompts 15% drop in Brent crude and stock market climb in Asia The Guardian - UK · Apr 1
Oil prices retreat and stock markets rally on Iran war resolution optimism Stock markets in the UK and globally rebounded on hopes over an end to the Iran conflict, with the FTSE 100 Index soaring as much as 1.7%. Evening Standard · Apr 1
First sea lord admits Royal Navy is not ready for war General Sir Gwyn Jenkins says Royal Navy will not be war-ready until the end of this decade The Independent UK · Apr 1
UK food inflation ‘could hit 9%’, trade body warns as Reeves meets retail chiefs Discussion on how to ease impact from Iran war coincides with Food and Drink Federation almost tripling forecast The Guardian - UK · Apr 1
The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won’t be easy Southeast Asia’s only nuclear plant never got used after allegations of corruption. The region is trying again, 50 years later, amid a new oil shock. Fortune · Apr 1
Reeves: Government ‘can’t alleviate every price increase’ from Iran war Chancellor Rachel Reeves said contingency planning was under way to deal with the economic fallout from the Middle East crisis. Evening Standard · Apr 1
Lebanese displaced by war fill Beirut's streets, upending city life Beirut is bursting under a massive wave of displaced people as Israel’s attacks and evacuation orders drive families out of southern and eastern Lebanon and the southern suburbs The Independent UK · Apr 1
Ambassador warns that Iran is ‘considering’ striking British bases IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 1
‘Smiling, mingling, taking selfies’: Iran’s top leaders Pezeshkian and Araghchi make public appearance as war rages on Iranian President Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Araghchi made a public appearance at pro-regime rallies amid high regional tensions and threats. Araghchi highlighted popular unity, while the leaders reiterated Iran's conditions for ending conflict, countering a US proposal. Communications with the US continue, though not as negotiations, as Iran signals readiness… The Times of India · Apr 1
Politics latest: ‘Angry’ Reeves says Trump started Iran war with ‘no clear plan’ to end conflict Starmer also hits out at US president as he vows not to bow to ‘pressure’ to join America’s war in Middle East The Independent UK · Apr 1
Stocks jump and oil drops as Trump renews hopes of Iran war ending European and Asian markets surged on Wednesday amid renewed hopes that the Iran war could end soon after US President Donald Trump said American troops would leave in two to three weeks with or without a deal. Euronews · Apr 1
The high risks involved in seizing Iran’s hidden uranium stockpile Trump is reportedly mulling sending in ground troops. Here’s what could happen The Independent UK · Apr 1
Why Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei hasn’t appeared in public? Russian envoy explains Mojtaba Khamenei remains in Iran but is not appearing publicly. Russia's ambassador to Tehran Alexey Dedov confirmed this amid widespread speculation. Rumors circulated about his health and possible medical treatment abroad. Khamenei took office after his father's death in February. Russia and Iran maintain strong diplomatic ties. The Times of India · Apr 1
Brazil's 5% Gas Hike vs. America's 30% Surge: How a 50-Year Sugarcane Bet Shielded It From the Iran Oil Shock How Brazil's sugarcane ethanol program leads in energy independence and biofuel innovation. Discover why countries like the UK are paying attention and how this model can boost global energy security. International Business Times UK · Apr 1
The Times of India · Apr 1 10,000 terror components struck, 40 top officials eliminated in 40 seconds: Israel outlines scale of Iran offensive Israel's military revealed extensive "Operation Roar of the Lion" details, reporting over 800 sorties and 10,000 strikes against Iranian-linked targets. They claim to have eliminated 40 top Iranian officials in a swift 40-second operation. Simultaneously, Iran's IRGC reported targeting US and Israeli assets in the Persian Gulf and UAE.
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Iranian ambassador suggests Tehran could strike British bases Seyed Ali Mousavi says Iran ‘will decide appropriately’ what course of action it will take
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Iran war briefing: Trump says conflict will end within weeks as missile strikes rage on Donald Trump has claimed the war on Iran will end in “two to three weeks”, adding that peace will bring oil prices “tumbling down.” Trump told reporters that “Iran doesn’t have to make a deal” to end the conflict. He said he will be satisfied when Iran is "put into…
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Iran hits tanker off coast of Qatar, Kuwait airport and Israel kills 5 in Beirut attack Iran hit a tanker off the coast of Qatar and Kuwait International Airport as Tehran acknowledged for the first time that Washington had been in direct contact about a possible ceasefire
Euronews · Apr 1 Newsletter: Energy shock has Brussels on edge Also in this newsletter: The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas floats reviving plans to use immobilised Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1 Oil tumbles and UK’s FTSE 100 posts biggest daily rise in a year on hopes Middle East war will end soon – as it happened Brent crude prices have fallen sharply, while the FTSE 100 is up 1.8% and government bonds are rallying
The Times of India · Apr 1 Israel targets Iran factory, alleges fentanyl use in chemical weapons; Tehran denies Israel claims it struck an Iranian pharmaceutical facility, alleging it supplied fentanyl for a chemical weapons program. Iran confirmed the strike on the Tofigh Daru factory, asserting it produces only hospital drugs. Both nations reported the incident occurred on Tuesday.
Euronews · Apr 1 What the invasion of Ukraine and Iran war should teach Europe about air defence As US and Israeli stockpiles drain against Iranian drones, the Bruegel think-tank warns Europe faces an even harder fight on its own doorstep
TechRadar · Apr 1 Iran’s internet shutdown proves we need to go beyond Starlink and VPNs — this tech could be the solution Direct-to-Cell (D2C) has the technical power to be the solution to today's internet shutdowns. Digital rights groups, Access Now and WITNESS, are now calling on software developers and lawmakers to ensure this happens.
Evening Standard · Apr 1 Starmer says he won't be bullied by US as Trump threatens to quit NATO Trump says removing the US from the defence pact is now ‘beyond reconsideration’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1 Wednesday briefing: How did Russia become the unexpected beneficiary of the Iran war? In today’s newsletter: As conflict engulfs Iran, shifting global alliances and soaring energy prices are reshaping the existing power balances that could redefine the next stage of international security