Iran Iran's defence-industrial base 'completely' destroyed, Hegseth says The Pentagon chief also said the United States is "watching" Iran's enriched uranium, which Washington targeted in strikes last year, and will take action if Tehran does not give it up. 08/04/2026
No Comment Construction workers block roads in France over soaring fuel prices Construction workers set up a roadblock on the Nantes ring road to protest rising fuel costs, saying the sharp increase is putting pressure on their businesses. 07/04/2026
Iran Russia and China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Hormuz strait One-fifth of the world's oil typically passes through the strait and Iran's chokehold during the war has sent energy prices soaring around the world. 07/04/2026
Europe News Iran allows two French former detainees to leave country, Macron says Macron has distanced France from the war in Iran, saying his country wasn't consulted in advance about the US-Israel strikes and didn’t want the war. 07/04/2026
Iraq US journalist Shelly Kittleson released by Iraqi militant group Like many freelancers, Shelly Kittleson often worked on a shoestring budget and without the protections afforded by large news organisations to staff. 07/04/2026
No Comment Anti-war protesters rally outside US embassy office in Tel Aviv A small group of anti-war protesters gathered outside the US embassy’s Tel Aviv office, calling for an end to the conflict before police moved to disperse the demonstration. 07/04/2026
Iran 'Only the president knows' what he will do on Iran, White House says Trump had threatened to target Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed a deal to end the war on Tuesday, saying he was "considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil." 07/04/2026
Europe News How serious will the jet fuel crisis in Europe become? Jet fuel prices have increased by 95% since the United States and Israel launched military attacks against Iran on 28 February. Higher fares, fuel surcharges and reductions in capacity or limiting of unprofitable routes will be the new normal, energy analysts warn. 07/04/2026
Qatar Qatar warns Iran war could now 'spiral out of control' In a series of direct warnings and as the US deadline for Iran approached later on Tuesday, Qatar’s foreign ministry called for “a way of ending the war before it spirals out of control”, adding that there was still time for diplomacy to prevail, “before it escalates beyond anyone’s control”. 07/04/2026
The Cube Why did Italy deny US bombers access to an Italian airbase? Claims circulating online suggest Italy denied US military aircraft access to the Sigonella base in Sicily for political reasons linked to the war in Iran. However, official statements and reporting from multiple sources indicate the situation is more procedural than political. 07/04/2026
Business Gas discovery off Egypt's coast comes at critical moment for Iran war ENI and Egypt have announced a significant gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean — a potential boost for Cairo as the Iran war sends energy import costs rocketing. 07/04/2026
USA Trump's apocalyptic ultimatum to Iran: How serious is his threat? US president warns a civilisation could be about to disappear if the regime in Tehran does not respond to his ultimatum after six weeks of war by Tuesday night. What are the possible scenarios? Euronews explains: 07/04/2026
Iran Russia provided Iran with Israeli energy target list, Ukraine says Kyiv stated that Moscow is sharing its satellite intelligence with Iran to help Tehran strike Israel’s energy sites, which could cause power grid collapse and mass blackouts. 07/04/2026
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