Iran

Trump says 'whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran refuses deal

Previously, the US president has warned that unless Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the US would unleash what he called the "complete demolition" of Iran's critical infrastructure overnight on Wednesday.

07/04/2026

Economy

Will the US Fed raise interest rates to fight Iran war inflation?

The US Federal Reserve is weighing whether to raise interest rates for the first time in years as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and pushes inflation further above target.

07/04/2026

Iran

Iran still refuses to reopen Strait of Hormuz despite Trump's deadline

The Tehran regime has pushed back on the US president's ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump again reiterated his threat of Iran's "complete demolition" by the end of his deadline.

07/04/2026

Markets

Markets send mixed signals ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran

European and Asian markets sent mixed signals on Tuesday in anticipation of US President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to agree to a deal "before all Hell will reign down on them".

07/04/2026

Climate

Solar now requires less upfront costs than fossil fuels

Electrotech has for a long time been out of reach for low-income countries due to higher upfront costs.

07/04/2026

Europe Today

Trump sharpens threatening rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz

Also in this newsletter: US President JD Vance travels to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán for the general elections. UN Goodwill Ambassador and actress Kristin Davis talks about the war in Sudan.

07/04/2026

United Arab Emirates

UAE tells Euronews ceasefire not enough for Iran war solution

In a briefing to Euronews, the UAE president's diplomatic advisor called for a durable regional security solution beyond a ceasefire with the US as central to the Gulf’s security, as “there is no trust” in the current Iranian regime, but also sees a “more prominent Israeli influence in the Gulf.”

07/04/2026

Europe Today

Vance rallies behind Orbán in Hungary election campaign’s final week

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

07/04/2026

Earth News

How Germany proved that plug-in solar is worth the investment

The war on Iran has triggered a growing interest in plug-in solar panels, which have long been all the rage in Germany.

07/04/2026

Markets

What could move markets this week? Here’s what investors are watching

European markets return from the Easter break on Tuesday, coinciding with a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz.

06/04/2026

Iran

Iran rejects ceasefire proposal with US as war of words deepens

Iran rejects a new 45-day ceasefire proposal, while the US is still expected to respond, as US President Donald Trump delays a threatened military strike tied to the Strait of Hormuz. Mediators are pushing for talks, but tensions remain high on both sides.

06/04/2026

Iran

Israel strikes Iran's key gas field as Trump's Hormuz deadline looms

Earlier on Monday, Iran warned of more devastating retaliation if the US hits civilian targets, as mediators pushed a 45-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

06/04/2026

Business

OPEC+ to hike crude output: Will it make a difference to oil prices?

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) has agreed ‌to increase its crude output as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt oil traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

06/04/2026

United Arab Emirates

Iran war suspends Easter church gatherings in Dubai

Due to safety concerns as Iran’s attacks continue, churches in Dubai suspended Easter in-person masses to avoid large gatherings. Catholic Christians in the UAE and the Gulf have embraced Easter’s message with hope and defiance amid the constant threat.

05/04/2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy warns US-Iran war could divert critical aid from Ukraine

President Zelenskyy has warned that a prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran is threatening the supply of vital Patriot missiles and boosting Russia’s economy through surging oil prices.

05/04/2026

Iran

US pilot rescued as Trump again threatens to hit Iran infrastructure

A US military pilot has been found in Iran after a search-and-rescue mission. Soon after, US President Donald Trump issued a threat to Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in a profanity-laden social media post.

05/04/2026

Iran

US and Iran race to find missing downed pilot

The Israeli military have relaunched evacuation orders from the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, warning of more strikes, claiming they are targeting Hezbollah. Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the beginning of the war.

04/04/2026

Europe News

Energy crisis: 5 countries appeal to EU for windfall tax

Economy and finance ministers from Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal and Austria are asking the EU for a tax on energy surplus profits to curb price increases.

04/04/2026

Economy

Middle East tensions drive global food prices higher for second month

The UN reported a second monthly rise in global food prices as the Middle East conflict drives up energy and fertilizer costs, threatening future harvests and yields despite currently stable market supplies.

04/04/2026

No Comment

Iran reeling after B1 bridge strike as Trump threatens further attacks

Images taken during a press tour of the site show collapsed sections of the roadway, twisted steel girders and extensive damage in the surrounding residential area where the B1 bridge near Karaj once stood.

03/04/2026