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Gulf unity on display in Jeddah, but absences and signals reveal limits to coordination

Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia to address the fallout from the Iran war, projecting unity but stopping short of concrete steps as divisions and uncertainty persist.

Euronews

Trump Reportedly Tells Officials To Prepare For Extended Blockade Of Iranian Ports

President Donald Trump has told officials to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Can you still book Middle East cruises – and is it safe?

IS IT SAFE MIDDLE EAST CRUISE: Cruise editor Marc Shoffman explores the current state of cruising in the Gulf

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UK refineries asked to maximise jet fuel production amid supply fears

Government request follows contingency planning to stop planes being grounded if Iran war supply shocks continue

The Guardian - UK

US gas prices hit $4.23 high as Hormuz fears drive oil surge

Blockade threat in vital strait and Trump’s stance lift crude, pushing pump prices to highest level since 2022

The Guardian - US

Iranian Currency Plunges To Record Low As Economy Remains Under Strain Due To The War

Iran's currency plunged to a record low on Wednesday as economic strain from its war with the U.S. and Israel continues.

International Business Times

The gift of a shiny gold bell from the King did not make Trump listen on Iran

ANALYSIS: A shiny gold bell from a wartime British naval boat does not appear to have had any mitigating effect on Trump’s public antics - or his international diplomacy, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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Can the nearly $1 trillion-a-year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran?

The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced on April 7, 2026, after 40 days of war came at an opportune time for the United States. Several reports indicate it is running out of weapons amid the conflict.

The Conversation

Trump Warns Iran To 'Better Get Smart Soon' And Posts Picture Of Him With a Gun: 'No More Mr. Nice Guy!'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran to "better get smart soon" as negotiations between the countries continue to be deadlocked and the Strait of Hormuz closed.

International Business Times

Deutsche Bank, Santander and UBS profits rise amid market impact from Iran war

Three of Europe’s biggest banks delivered record or above-forecast profits on Wednesday. TotalEnergies posted strong earnings, while Mercedes-Benz turned more cautious as collapsing China sales and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on the outlook.

Euronews

Iran executed 21 people and arrested thousands since start of war, UN warns

UN has warned that the Tehran regime has executed 21 people and detained over 4,000 since the war began, accusing the Islamic Republic of torture, disappearances and targeting minorities.

Euronews

US blockade of Iranian ports aims at 'internal division,' parliament speaker says

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a powerful figure, has grown in prominence since the start of the war and was the lead negotiator in the so far only round of direct US-Iranian talks.

Euronews

EU farmers and hauliers to get up to €50,000 to cover extra costs of Iran war

Fishing companies can also access subsidies in loosening of state aid rules to cover fuel and fertiliser price rises

The Guardian - UK

Trump clashes with another European ally as he lashes out at Germany for ‘US humiliation’ jibe

Since launching his war on Iran, the US president’s relationship with transatlantic allies has rapidly deteriorated

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The Latest: Talks to end the war in Iran stall as economies feel the impact of rising energy costs

Talks between Iran and the United States on ending the war seemed stalled Wednesday, despite U_S_ President Donald Trump earlier claiming Iran had informed his administration that it was in a “State of Collapse.”

The Independent UK

Iran's rial currency hits record low as shaky ceasefire with US and Israel still holds

Iran’s national rial currency has hit a record low of 1.8 million to $1 as a shaky ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel holds

Evening Standard

Trump warns Iran ‘no more Mr Nice Guy’ as he calls for nuclear deal

Oil prices surged on Wednesday as the US president ramped up his threats against Tehran.

The Guardian - US

‘A day of loss for our democracy’: civil rights groups slam supreme court ruling that weakens key part of Voting Rights Act – as it happened

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EU chief warns billions could be wasted if energy aid is not well targeted as the Iran war bites

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is warning EU countries to focus their energy aid on vulnerable households and industries

The Independent UK

Trump tells Iran to ‘get smart soon!’ as he posts picture with assault rifle and US flag emoji

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Evening Standard

Housing Secretary rules out rent controls as Iran cost of living crisis looms

Steve Reed insisted ministers were ‘not looking at rent controls’ for private landlords after reports the Chancellor was considering banning increases for 12 months

The Independent UK

Trump posts extraordinary picture holding assault rifle in new threat to Iran: ‘No more Mr Nice Guy!’

President Donald Trump issues fresh social media threat with mocked-up picture taking aim at Tehran

The Independent UK

Housing secretary rules out rent freeze amid Iran war – despite chancellor’s hints at helping tenants

Steve Reed says he is ‘crystal clear’ the government is ‘not doing’ a rent freeze

The Times of India

'They better get smart soon': Trump warns Iran to ‘get their act together’ amid stalled nuclear talks

President Trump criticized Iran's negotiation tactics, stating they "don't know how to sign a non-nuclear deal" and urged them to "get smart soon." This comes as the US reportedly prepares for an extended blockade strategy to limit Iran's regional influence, shifting from short-term measures to sustained economic and military pressure.

The Guardian - UK

Lloyds takes £151m hit from Iran war as it forecasts rise in UK unemployment

Bank expects its base case for GDP growth to be 0.5% this year, lower than IMF’s 0.8% prediction for Britain

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