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Pentagon Briefing on Hormuz Strait Takes Bizarre Turn as Hegseth Denies Iran Has 'Kamikaze Dolphins'

The claim followed a report from The Wall Street Journal last week which claimed that Iranian officials had discussed the possible use of dolphins trained to carry mines toward enemy vessels

Latin Times

Trump’s Project Freedom won’t undo an oil stranglehold created by the US

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Regardless of the president’s latest effort to break Iran’s blockade, freedom of movement won’t be returning to the Strait of Hormuz any time soon

The Independent UK

Trump hits out at Pope Leo again over Iran conflict

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A veneer of normality has returned to Tehran but fears for the future are rife

From economic woes to concerns that war could break out again at any moment, underlying worries run deep

The Guardian - UK

Stock markets are wobbling, but £10bn cash bids at fat premiums can still happen

A Swedish firm’s pursuit of the product testing company Intertek suggests investors’ price expectations are yet to be shifted by the Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Middle East ceasefire on the brink as Iran strikes UAE and warns ‘we’re just getting started’

The US has insisted the ceasefire is ‘not over’ despite clashes in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Democrats urge Rubio to acknowledge Israel possesses nuclear weapons amid Iran war

Letter from House Democrats to secretary of state calls for end to ambiguity over Israel’s nuclear weapons programs

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US military actions test Trump’s claim the Iran war is over

ANALYSIS — Even if a recent flareup of military skirmishes in the Middle East merely continues but does not escalate, the clashes cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s formal assertion to Congress on May 1 that hostilities between American and Iran have “terminated.” The renewed fighting has put intense strain…

Roll Call

Trump reignites war of words with Pope as Rubio bids to repair relations

The US president accused the pontiff of ‘endangering’ Catholics in renewed criticism over the Iran war.

Evening Standard

Proposed UN resolution threatens Iran with sanctions if it doesn't allow freedom of navigation

A proposed U.N. resolution threatens Iran with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls” and disclose the placement of all mines to allow freedom of navigation

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Trump’s war hasn’t slowed Iran’s nuclear capabilities, says damning report

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The Independent UK

FTSE 100 pulled down by banks amid Iran war worry

The FTSE 100 closed down 144.82 points, 1.4%, at 10,219.11.

Evening Standard

Trump describes Iranian snipers shooting protesters while surrounded by children at Oval Office event

President Donald Trump gave a graphic description of Iranian protesters being shot by snipers while surrounded by children at an Oval Office event.

The Independent UK

Can We Ever Trust the Government To Be Honest About War?

Trump joins a long line of presidents unwilling to be transparent about the causes and goals of their adventurism abroad.

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Trump describes Iran war horrors in Oval Office full of kids: ‘Right between the eyes’

Children and athletes assembled for Trump’s reinstatement of the presidential fitness exam became his captive audience for Iran war and trans athlete rants on Tuesday

Fortune

You had a miserable 2025 because of tariff inflation. The Iran war will be even worse, top economist says

One year after Liberation Day, tariffs have frozen hiring and fueled inflation. Now, Moody’s Mark Zandi sees the war in Iran threatening to deepen the damage.

The Guardian - US

Seth Meyers on Trump’s poll ratings: ‘His disapproval is higher than Covid and January 6’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s disapproval ratings hitting a record high and the closure of Spirit Airlines

The Independent UK

Bulletin PM briefing: New Middle East missile attack and Starmer ‘facing coup’

Iran launches missile and drone attack on UAE for second day as war escalates. Labour MPs plotting Blair-style coup of Starmer after local elections – report. Met Police launch fresh probe after rapist nurse convicted. Rachel Reeves ‘clashes’ with US treasury secretary over Iran war. Brit needing ‘urgent’ care after…

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The Independent UK

‘It’s scary’: Epilepsy patients fear for their lives amid UK medicine supply issues

Charities call on government to ensure medicine supply chains ‘are robust and water-tight’

Roll Call

Trump shrugs off high gas prices, creating political headwinds for GOP

President Donald Trump has mostly shrugged off rising gasoline prices since his conflict with Iran began over two months ago, giving Republicans political heartburn ahead of the midterm elections as prices are up again this week amid new tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. As gas prices continue to tick…

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Crude Oil Prices Tumble as Middle East Ceasefire Holds

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -4.54 (-4.27%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.1140 (-3.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today as the ceasefire in the Middle East appears to be holding, easing geopolitical risks. Crude prices are retreating as relative...

The Independent UK

Americans have spent $24bn extra on gas in two months since start of Iran war

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Barchart

Tech Stock Strength Lifts the Nasdaq 100 to a Record High

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.70%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Times of India

UK probes arson at former London synagogue as Starmer warns Iran amid antisemitic attacks

Amid a troubling surge in antisemitism, an east London synagogue, now disused, has fallen victim to a suspected arson attack, prompting a counter-terrorism investigation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is examining evidence that could indicate foreign state interference in this pattern of aggression against the Jewish populace.

The Independent UK

Iran launches missile and drone attack on UAE for second day as war escalates

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