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Iran seizes and attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump extends ceasefire

Despite Pakistan’s suggestion peace talks could takes place as soon as Friday, Iran warns none can take place while US maintains its blockade

The Independent UK

Holidays ‘very likely’ at risk over looming jet fuel crisis, EU energy boss warns

Energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen says Europe faces a ‘very serious crisis’

The Independent UK

Germany Halves Economic Growth Forecasts For The Year As a Result Of The Iran War

Germany halved its economic growth forecast for the year and the next one as a result of the war in Iran.

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US sanctions 14 firms for supplying weapons to Iran

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Strait of Hormuz is hosting gunboat diplomacy as US and Iran vie for most effective blockade

Iran’s goal is to maintain chokehold on the global economy, even as some say it could run out of oil storage by Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Bulletin PM briefing: Labour MP says Starmer should quit and new hope for Iran peace talks

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Brent Crude Climbs Back Above $100 a Barrel As Tensions Continue At The Strait Of Hormuz

Brent crude oil has climbed back above $100 a barrel on Wednesday the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and Iran shows no signs of willingness to attend a second round of negotiations with the U.S.

International Business Times

'Iran's Maldives' could drown in oil due to spills from air strikes, satellites show

Air strikes on oil facilities and oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have unleashed what is set to become an ecological catastrophe, satellite images show.

LiveScience

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s Iran negotiations: ‘His word is as good as the gold commode he sits on’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s ‘indefinite’ ceasefire with Iran as peace talks over the unpopular war stall.

The Guardian - US

Trump says fresh Iran peace talks could begin soon after ceasefire extension

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The Independent UK

A New Age-Verification Bill Could Make You Show ID To Use a Computer or Smartphone

Plus: The war with Iran is raising condom prices, increased legal liability for chatbot advice could backfire, and more...

Reason

Is Trump's Hormuz blockade a 'success'? 34 Iran-linked tankers bypass restrictions with $900 million oil

US claimed that it holds "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a success. However, reports reveal Iran-linked tankers are bypassing these restrictions. At least 34 tankers have continued operations, with some carrying significant oil volumes. This situation creates a complex environment for global oil trade. Tensions remain…

The Times of India

The Iran War Has Made Oil Prices a Moving Target. That’s Why This ETF and Option Combination Makes Sense.

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Stocks Supported by Iran Ceasefire Extension and Strong Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.84%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.28%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.80%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Conversation

Middle East conflict: how the US and Iran could step back from the brink

Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a renewal of American bombardment was due to expire this week, but was extended at the last moment, this time with no defined time limit. But the risk of renewed escalation remains real, as both sides continue…

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Fresh Round of US–Iran Talks Likely Within Days Amid Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts

A new round of peace talks between the United States and Iran could take place later this week, according to sources cited by the New York Post. The development comes as mediation efforts, reportedly led by Pakistan, show signs of progress despite earlier uncertainties.

International Business Times UK

First Oil Now Groceries, Now Condoms: Prices To Rise By Up to 30% As Iran War Hits Global Supply

Condom prices may rise by up to 30% as the Iran war disrupts supply chains. Karex Bhd, the largest condom manufacturer, cites rising production costs and shipping delays as key factors.

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The Independent UK

‘Fuel theft has cost my petrol station £2,000 since Iran war started – my family can’t carry on like this’

Family-run petrol stations are suffering significantly as fuel theft rises by nearly 30 per cent

The Guardian - UK

How Ireland’s war-driven fuel blockades revealed the true cost of Europe’s oil addiction

Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran could speed the EU’s green revolution – if panicking governments can hold their nerve on clean energy

Barchart

Dollar Slips as Strength in Stocks Curbs Liquidity Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.03%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower after a rally in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar, following President Trump's announcement that he will indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran. Also, lower T-note yields today...

The Conversation

Pamphlets, radio, and now Iran’s AI-generated Lego videos: the new frontier of information warfare

While AI technology is new, information warfare is as old as conflict itself. For millennia, humans have used propaganda, deception and psychological operations to influence adversaries’ decision-making and morale. In the 13th century, for instance, the Mongols destroyed entire cities just so word of mouth would spread to the next,…

Euronews

Germany halves GDP forecast from 1% to 0.5% due to Iran war fallout

The German government has officially halved its economic growth forecast for 2026, citing the severe impact of energy shocks stemming from the Iran war. This revision reflects a significant cooling for Europe's largest economy.

The Guardian - US

Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms

Reuters-Ipsos, AP-NORC and NBC polls show approval in mid-30s, with economy, Iran and immigration concerns

The Mary Sue

RFK Jr. drops jaw-dropping defense of Trump’s Iran threat that even Republicans won’t touch

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just defended one of the most explosive posts of the year, calling President Donald Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran’s “whole civilization” a “message of love and compassion to the Iranian people.” His comments came during a heated House hearing on April 17, 2026, where lawmakers…

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