Iran war briefing: Trump’s new threat to Tehran as Dubai oil tanker hit IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 31
Meagre economic growth at end of 2025 confirmed amid fears over Iran war hit The ONS confirmed unrevised growth of 0.1% between October and December, which followed growth of 0.1% in the previous three months. Evening Standard · Mar 31
Oil price jumps to $118 a barrel after Trump comments; cost of filling up family car with diesel passes £100 – as it happened Full tank of petrol now costs £84, as drivers face more than £500m in higher fuel costs due to oil crisis The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point' as strikes continue across Middle East Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump's partner in attacking Iran, said more than half of his military aims had been achieved, but both leaders refused to put a timeline on an operation that has ignited a month-long regional war and jolted global markets. Euronews · Mar 31
Pressure, not peace yet: How Saudi, UAE, Kuwait want the Iran war to go The United States’ Gulf allies, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have reportedly urged US President Donald Trump to continue military action against Iran, arguing that Tehran has not been sufficiently weakened by the monthlong US-led bombing campaign, according to American, Gulf, and Israeli officials. The Times of India · Mar 31
Newsletter: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion Also in this newsletter: Euronews exclusively previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty, passed by the Knesset on Monday. Euronews · Mar 31
US Escalates Strikes on Iran Under ‘Operation Epic Fury’, Targets Isfahan Facility The United States has intensified its military campaign against Iran, with President Donald Trump escalating both rhetoric and operational messaging early Tuesday. The latest developments highlight a significant expansion of strikes under the ongoing campaign, codenamed Operation Epic Fury. In a notable move, Trump shared a video on Truth Social… Whats Hot · Mar 31
Prime Minister to chair Cobra meeting on economic hit of Iran war Sir Keir Starmer told business leaders on Monday that it must be a ‘joint effort’ to tackle the impact of the war. Evening Standard · Mar 31
Trump suffers approval rating slump amid Iran war and spike in gas prices IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 31
US attacks Iranian nuclear site while Tehran hits oil tanker off the Dubai coast A likely strike by the United States hit the central Iranian city of Isfahan, sending a massive fireball into the sky, and Tehran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf The Independent UK · Mar 31
Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy facilities if peace talks fail IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 31
Trump Iran Threat 'No Deal, No Infrastructure' Warning Shakes Strait of Hormuz Talks Trump warns Iran of targeting civilian energy and water systems if Strait of Hormuz deal fails, raising oil market and Middle East tensions International Business Times UK · Mar 31
Oil above $115 as markets grapple with uncertainty over Trump’s next move Oil prices climbed higher by early afternoon in Europe, following news about further escalation of the war in Iran. Euronews · Mar 31
Brazil’s dual-fuel ethanol fleet stabilizes gasoline prices despite Iran war oil shock Brazil is finding protection in a decades-old buffer against shocks that is both cheap and environmentally friendly as global oil markets tremble amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 31
Euronews · Mar 31 Iran war sparks renewables boom as Europeans rush to buy solar, heat pumps and EVs The war on Iran has become a catalyst for green technology, as Europeans scramble to find less volatile alternatives to oil and gas.
Euronews · Mar 31 Real wages in Europe near pre-pandemic levels, but Iran crisis clouds outlook The post-pandemic surge in inflation across Europe reduced the purchasing power of advertised wages in major economies. In some countries, wages have now caught up, but in others they still lag behind.
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Oil steadies and Asian stocks are mostly lower on mixed signs on Iran Oil prices have steadied and Asian stocks are mostly trading lower, as signs of a de-escalation of the Iran war remain mixed
Caixin Global · Mar 31 Business Brief (March 31): China Targets Excessive Competition in Tech, Green Industries Memory chip prices drop in Chinese electronics hubs, including Shenzhen; Kweichow Moutai raises flagship liquor prices
The Independent UK · Mar 31 The Latest: Fighting as Israel invades Lebanon kills UN peacekeepers and Israeli troops Officials say fighting as Israel invades southern Lebanon has killed U.N. peacekeepers and Israeli soldiers as U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials issued contradictory statements about negotiations to end their war
The Times of India · Mar 31 Willing to end war without re-opening Hormuz, Donald Trump tells aides as Iran refuses to budge President Trump is reportedly willing to end the conflict without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead to weaken Iran's military capabilities and increase diplomatic pressure. This shift comes as an operation to unblock the strait was deemed likely to extend the conflict beyond his preferred timeline.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 ‘There’s no safe place here’: Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian drone attack in Dubai port Dozens of other vessels leave area after drone strike causes fire onboard tanker owned by Kuwait’s state oil company
The Times of India · Mar 31 'India a better mediator than Pakistan': Israeli envoy on Middle East war Israel's envoy dismisses Pakistan's mediation efforts in the Middle East conflict, favoring India as a 'better mediator.' She highlighted significant military gains against Iran's proxies and internal instability within Iran. The envoy also emphasized a dual-track US strategy of diplomacy and military pressure, ruling out compromise on Iran's nuclear program.
The Independent UK · Mar 31 JetBlue is raising the price of checked bags by at least $4 as airline grapples with higher fuel costs The budget-friendly airline appears to be the first major U.S. carrier to hike baggage fees amidst the fallout from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran — but it may not be the last
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Federal 'God squad' poised to exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules Trump administration officials will soon consider exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act
The Independent UK · Mar 31 China factory activity rebounds in March as Iran war looms over growth China is reporting that factory activity expanded in March, reversing two straight months of contraction