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Newsletter: Rubio joins G7 talks amid transatlantic rift over Iran war

Also in this newsletter: Lebanon’s Minister of Culture Ghassan Salamé tells Europe Today that Israel's "creeping military action" in the country's south has become an "invasion".

Europe Today

Rubio joins crucial G7 talks as Iran war set to dominate second day

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.

USA

Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to 6 April

Speaking at a Cabinet meeting earlier on Thursday, Trump denied he was desperate for a deal to end the war, insisting that Tehran was keen to come to the table.

Iran

Is Iran allowing Spanish ships to transit Hormuz due to war stance?

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes and before the war carried around a fifth of global oil supply and key liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf.

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Economy

Germany's armed forces association calls for shift to 'war economy'

The German Armed Forces Association is warning of a growing Russian threat, a weakened Europe and an unreliable Washington — while the Iran conflict pours billions into Putin's coffers.

USA

Trump says US operations in Iran war 'extremely ahead of schedule'

US envoy Steve Witkoff said there were "strong signs" Iran could be convinced to make a peace deal, confirming that Washington had passed a 15-point plan to Tehran through mediator Pakistan.

Europe News

Europe’s gas prices on the brink as Qatari LNG flows stall

Energy analysts predict a drastic surge in natural gas prices if Qatari LNG imports to the EU remain halted for another three months. If the Iran war drags on for another six months, Europe could face conditions similar to the 2022 energy crisis.

Health news

Iran war's environmental toll threatens long-term health, experts say

Attacks on gas fields, nuclear sites, and desalination plants are leaching toxic pollutants into air, soil, and water, that could impact health for decades, experts say.

Markets

A month into the Iran war, bond yields surge and inflation fears mount

Nearly a month into the Iran war, government bond markets have sharply repriced. Surging oil and gas costs have stoked inflation expectations and forced a rethink on central bank policy.

Economy

OECD cuts eurozone growth forecast as energy prices surge

The OECD said Thursday it was cutting its eurozone growth outlook and forecasting higher inflation for 2026 after the Middle East war caused energy prices to skyrocket.

World News

Timelapse shows shrinking vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

A timelapse captured from MarineTraffic and OpenStreetMap over March 25–26, 2026, reveals a slowdown in tanker and cargo movements through the Strait of Hormuz. Tankers, shown in red, and cargo vessels, shown in green, moved cautiously as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated.

Iran

IRGC navy chief Tangsiri killed in 'lethal operation,' Israel says

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes and before the war carried around a fifth of global oil supply and key liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf.

Europe in Motion

Iran war: How many European citizens has the EU repatriated?

Thousands of Europeans have been evacuated from the Middle East amid ongoing conflict. How are EU countries coordinating these operations, and what role is Brussels playing?

Germany

Germany could help secure Hormuz, but once war ends — defence minister

The Bundeswehr could take on a role in securing one of the world's most important trade routes after the end of the war, "but now is not the time to discuss that," the German defence minister said.

Business

Ships seek Iranian clearance in Hormuz as insurance costs surge

Surging insurance costs and tighter control over transit in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing shipowners to rethink voyages, with access increasingly shaped by risk, cost and coordination.

Europe Today

G7 gathers in France as Iran rejects Trump's 15-point ceasefire plan

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.

Ecotech

What is plug-in solar and can it save you money?

Many consumers want to know how long it will take them to make back the upfront costs of solar.

Iran

Trump says Tehran negotiators ‘begging’ for US deal to end Iran war

Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran is “begging” for a deal as both sides trade demands, amid intensifying airstrikes and the Strait of Hormuz closure continuing to drive oil prices higher.

The Ring

Escalation in the Middle East - Not Europe's war? MEPs in the Ring

In this new edition of The Ring, broadcast from the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs Riho Terras (EPP) and Özlem Demirel (The Left) debate Europe’s role in the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Europe News

Meloni plans closer cooperation with Algeria to boost gas deliveries

Italy, which generates more than 40% of its electricity from natural gas according to the International Energy Agency, has been negotiating with various countries to replace lost LNG supplies from Qatar.