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Trump says US military blockaded Iranian ports to ramp up pressure on Tehran

The US blockade comes in an attempt to economically pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic after its six-week closure caused global oil prices to surge. Roughly 40 vessels have passed through since the start of the ceasefire, down from 100 or more per day before…

Euronews

‘Stick to matters of morality’: JD Vance tells Vatican to stay out of US politics amid Trump–Pope row

US Vice President JD Vance asked the Vatican on Monday to "stick to matters of morality" amid an escalating public clash between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war.

The Times of India

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March, slowing significantly as Iran war raises uncertainty

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March from a year ago, significantly slowing from the previous two months as uncertainties rose from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices and global demand

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Aussie shares lift on hopes for Middle East peace deal

The Australian share market touched a six-week intraday high after US President Donald Trump claimed Iran wanted a peace deal.

AAP

'Had we not acted …': Netanyahu hails 'crushing blow to Iran' as Israel marks Holocaust

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu declared the nation has fulfilled its promise to prevent a second Holocaust, citing military actions against Iranian nuclear sites. He also criticized Europe's "deep moral weakness" and loss of identity. President Herzog urged global leaders to combat rising antisemitism, emphasizing national unity amidst ongoing challenges.

The Times of India

Pope Leo’s resolute response to Trump attack reveals a man of God, not politics

When Pope Leo XIV condemned threats to destroy Iranian civilisation as “truly unacceptable” in April 2026, the backlash was immediate. US President Donald Trump unleashed a tirade against the pope on social media, accusing him of being “weak on crime”, “terrible for foreign policy”, and acting like a politician rather…

The Conversation

US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened

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Strait of Hormuz blockade: the complex regional realities the US ignores at its peril

After the breakdown of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump has now ordered a blockade of the pivotal Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

The Conversation

I do not fear Trump, says Pope Leo after US president calls him ‘weak’

Leader of Catholic church says he will continue to speak out against war after president’s extraordinary criticism

The Guardian - UK

Iran war: Families will bear the cost of instability, says Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves to urge coordinated action to tackle the global economic shock caused by Iran war

The Independent UK

Families bearing cost of instability, says Chancellor amid US Iran blockade

Rachel Reeves is set to urge coordinated action to tackle the global economic shock caused by the war at a Washington summit.

Evening Standard

Starmer’s ‘corrosive complacency’ on defence has put UK in peril, says ex-Nato chief

George Robertson says Iran war should be wake-up call to address military underfunding in scathing remarks

The Guardian - UK

Gas supplies ‘can meet British demand over summer’ despite Iran war disruption

National Gas said gas stocks in Great Britain are set to be sufficient enough to allow for some British gas to exported to mainland Europe.

Evening Standard

The real reason behind increase in retail sales last month as shoppers remain ‘tepid’ amid Iran war

Essential spending returned to growth – up 0.5% – for the first time since July

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The Independent UK

Reeves to urge allies to co-operate amid economic turmoil from Iran War

Chancellor set to tout UK as ‘safe haven’ for investment amid meetings with major company bosses

Fortune

Wall Street is the biggest winner of the Iran war—and the S&P 500 just turned positive for the year

The “Trump always chickens out” trade has made investors a fortune.

Reason

Is the War in Iran Totally Pointless?

Plus: Viktor Orbán loses in Hungary, Kamala Harris and Eric Swalwell raise questions about Democratic candidate quality, and Anthropic’s newest AI model is too dangerous to release

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Blames 'Fake News' for Jesus Image Backlash, Claiming He Was Just 'Healing' the Country

Donald Trump defends sharing an AI‑generated image of himself posed like Jesus, saying he mistook it for a doctor 'healing' the country, as criticism mounts over his Iran rhetoric and a new poll shows a slim majority now favour impeachment.

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The Independent UK

Trump may be ‘jealous’ of Pope Leo’s approval ratings as his support ‘drops down into the Dead Sea’, polling guru says

Trump is now underwater with American Catholics despite their ironclad support for him in the 2024 election, CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten pointed out

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

The Independent UK

MAGA rep’s town hall descends into chaos as he tries to defend Trump’s Iran war: ‘Act like an adult, and stop’

Representative Mike Lawler expressed his support for the Iran war, arguing, ‘We need to do everything we can to ensure that this regime never gets a nuclear weapon’

Barchart

Cotton Rally Extends to Monday

Cotton extended the gains to Monday, with contracts up 64 to 131 points at the close. The US dollar index was $0.230 lower at $98.420. Crude oil was up just $1.42 on the day, coming well off the highs, following the breakdown of US/Iran negotiations this weekend. Pressure came later...

International Business Times UK

Trump Sparks Alarm Over Mental Health After Lashing Out at Pope Leo, 'Unhinged' Iran Threats

The stability of the American presidency is questioned as Trump's recent actions raise concerns about his mental fitness, sparking discussions on the 25th Amendment.

Barchart

Stocks Settle Higher in Hopes for an Agreement to End the Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.06%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.98%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Independent UK

How a US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work and the impact ahead for the global economy

A blockade of Iranian ports that President Donald Trump said began Monday could further disrupt oil prices

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