Iran bans steel exports
Iran has banned the export of steel products, local media reported customs authorities as saying, after US-Israeli air strikes heavily targeted its steel industry in the war.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Did Israel risk lives? Debate rages over Israel sending Arrow missiles to Germany mid-Iran war
A debate is raging over whether Israel's sending Arrow air defense missiles to Germany during the middle of the Iran war, when it was being showered with ballistic missiles, cost Israeli civilian lives.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Israel's purchase of 'stolen' Ukrainian grain not 'legitimate', Zelenskyy says | The National
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that Israel's purchase of grain from occupied Ukrainian territory “stolen” by Russia “cannot be legitimate business”, and that Kyiv is readying sanctions against those attempting to profit from it.
· Sunniva Rose
Vance ‘had no authority’ in Iran talks – Tehran delegation member (VIDEO)
The US delegation headed by Vice President J.D. Vance lacked decision-making authority during talks with Iran earlier this month, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi, who was part of Tehran’s negotiating team, has told RT’s Sanchez Effect.
· RT
What’s in Iran’s latest proposal – and how has the US responded?
The United States is considering a new proposal from Iran to end the ongoing war amid a fragile ceasefire between the longtime adversaries.
· Al Jazeera Staff
BP profit more than doubles in Q1 as US gas prices hit a new 2026 high
A gas price is displayed as a customer holds a fuel pump nozzle before filling up her vehicle’s gas tank at a gas station, in Lincolnshire, Ill., Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)
· Michelle Chapman
Iran Believes It Can Outlast US Based On 'Munitions, Markets, & Midterms'; Trump 'Not Open' To Tehran's Latest Proposal As 'Tank Tops' Loom
Trump doesn't appear open to Iran's proposal which hinges on US naval blockade ending & nuclear issue being pushed to future negotiations (CNN).
· Tyler Durden
First Of Many? UAE Exits OPEC As Iran Chaos Triggers Nationalistic Realignment Among Producers
Just days after the UAE publicly signaled liquidity concerns by requesting swap lines from the Federal Reserve to ease pressures on the country's banks, major Gulf oil producer, the UAE, has decided to exit the oil cartel - an unexpected development that crossed Bloomberg headlines on Tuesday morning around 0822 ET.
· Tyler Durden
Futures Tumble On AI Spending Fears As Brent Hits 2 Week High
US equity futures are lower, dragged by tech, following a report that OpenAI missed revenue and user targets and there growing internal pushback against Sam Altman's notorious aggressive spending (the company has $1.5 trillion in commitment it won't be able to meet), which is hitting semiconductors and the broader s…
· Tyler Durden
UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it quit OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.
· Al Jazeera
Aliyah under fire: The new immigrants who chose Israel despite war and uncertainty
Immigrating to a war zone might sound crazy, yet for several individuals who made aliyah amid the wailing sirens and ballistic missile strikes during the recent Iran war, the decision to move to Israel was not triggered by the crisis but was made despite it.
· BATSHEVA SHULMAN
Egyptians express relief after government reverses course on energy-saving measures | The National
When Egypt’s government ordered businesses to close early and dimmed public lighting last month, it billed the measures as necessary for the country to cope with the disruption of energy supplies and surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war.
· Kamal Tabikha
A generational crisis: Israel's most vulnerable children pay war's steepest price
They did not fire a single missile. They did not sit at a negotiating table or choose a side in any geopolitical chess game. Yet Israel’s children and adolescents – particularly those already teetering on the edge of vulnerability even before the first siren wailed – are paying some of the steepest costs of the conf…
· RINA EDELSTEIN
WATCH: Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from Indo-Pacific region, Defense secretary says
The Philippines is not worried about any reduction in US deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific due to the war in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on April 28, 2026 although he warned China could try and seize any perceived opening. He made the comments during an interview with Reuters a…
· The Manila Times
Even in ceasefire, Israelis are still living with the war - from the editor
As I write this, we are now in a period of ceasefire – both on the Lebanon front and with Iran. However, that does not mean that the effects of this war and the conflict of the past two and a half years are not still being felt by all Israelis.
· RUTH MARKS EGLASH
Iranian embassies openly recruit for ‘sacrificing life’ campaign in the West
The Iranian embassies in the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and Sri Lanka have openly attempted to recruit fighters willing to “sacrifice their lives” in a new campaign as Tehran continues to refuse terms for an end to the war with the US and Israel.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Rubio on White House shooting: 'A lot of leadership' and warns Iran 'seeks to dominate the region'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised US President Donald Trump’s leadership and transparency during the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, as he also addressed ongoing tensions with Iran and conflict involving Hezbollah in an interview with Fox News Channel’s Trey Yingst on Monday.
· FRAIDY MOSER
Trump unhappy with Iran, IDF takes down over 1000 Hezbollah sites
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· JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Israel's purchase of 'stolen' Ukrainian grain is not 'legitimate', Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Israel's purchase of grain from occupied Ukrainian territory "stolen" by Russia "cannot be legitimate business" and that Kyiv was readying sanctions against those attempting to profit from it.
· JAMES GENN, REUTERS
UK will tax soaring BP profits from Iran war, says Ed Miliband
Ed Miliband, the UK's energy and net zero minister, has said his government will tax windfall profits for companies like BP to help with the cost of living crisis fuelled by the war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Zelenskyy threatens Israelis with sanctions over stolen grain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy threatened to sanction Israeli individuals and businesses buying grain produced in regions occupied by Russia.
· Carlo Martuscelli
Why Moody’s has raised China’s credit outlook amid Iran war shocks
Ratings agency gives China an A1 long-term rating, citing the economy’s resilience in the face of trade and geopolitical pressures
· Karen Tian
Why Moody’s has raised China’s credit outlook amid Iran war shocks
Ratings agency gives China an A1 long-term rating, citing the economy’s resilience in the face of trade and geopolitical pressures
· Karen Tian
The oil, gas and arms companies profiting from the war on Iran
As the death toll in Iran moves above 3,500 and energy bills rise for UK households, fossil fuel and weapons companies have seen their profits rise dramatically since the war by the US and Israel began two months ago.
· Middleeasteye
Gulf Co-operation Council holds summit in Jeddah | The National
The Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) was convening on Tuesday for a consultative summit in the port city of Jeddah, Saudi state media reported, amid regional challenges stemming from the war in Iran.
· The National
Kid Rock addressed Pentagon on Strait of Hormuz
Kid Rock, the rap-rockstar turned ardent supporter of US President Donald Trump, addressed the Pentagon on Monday, discussing the Strait of Hormuz and war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Middle East crisis live: IDF orders evacuations in southern Lebanon as it accuses Hezbollah of ceasefire violations
Residents in 16 towns and villages are told to evacuate immediately
· Yohannes Lowe, Damien Gayle
Gulf monarchy strips dozens of citizenship over ‘Iran sympathy’
Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 69 people for “expressing sympathy” with Iranian retaliatory strikes on the Gulf state, the Interior Ministry has announced. The monarchy, ruled by a Sunni dynasty, has for years been wary of potential Iranian influence on the Shiite majority.
· RT
UK minister hails UAE for 'remarkable job' of protecting public during Iran war | The National
Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, held key talks in Abu Dhabi with Alistair Carns, UK Minister for the Armed Forces, centred on joint efforts to address “evolving security challenges”.
· The National
Sweden issues early warning of potential jet fuel shortage
Sweden is issuing an early warning of a potential jet fuel shortage because of the war on Iran, the country's energy minister Ebba Busch said on Tuesday.
· Middleeasteye
JD Vance’s key role in Iran talks presents him with a thorny predicament
Vice-president faces challenges as he assumes potential role of point man in endeavor to end a war he opposed
· Roberttait
Iran War has 'disproportionate impact' on Asia Pacific — Australia FM
TOKYO — Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Tuesday the war in the Middle East has had a "disproportionate impact" on the Asia-Pacific region, as she vowed to work closely with Japan to "navigate global disruption."
· Associated Press
Trump right to take on misogyny of Iran regime
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Iran Already Scrambling For Oil Storage After Two Weeks Of US Blockade
Trump's blockade is having a predictable effect on Iran's economy and oil industry, with reports that the regime is scrambling to repurpose old and rusty tankers as floating storage. Kharg Island is hitting capacity and the results could lead to disaster for Iran's oil wells.
· Tyler Durden
Citi UK CEO: 'Phenomenal' market resilience is keeping recession risk at bay — for now
Tiina Lee, the CEO of Citi U.K., expects global growth to remain resilient this year, telling CNBC that a "recessionary environment" is "not our base case."
· Hugh Leask
U.S. is 'being humiliated by Iran,' says Germany's Merz, as Europe's patience wanes
The U.S. is being "humiliated" by the Iranian regime, Germany's chancellor has said, as disquiet among European leaders over a prolonged conflict in the Middle East gradually intensifies.
· Holly Ellyatt
Iran war begins to hit China’s economy as costs surge
The war in Iran is beginning to weigh on China’s economy, with car sales plunging, toy factories shutting down, and thousands of workers taking to the streets following a surge in plastic and energy prices.
· MAARIV ONLINE
How Iran has changed, and how it hasn’t, in two months of war
Tehran, Iran – Much has changed for Iranian authorities and more than 90 million people in the country since the United States and Israel launched the first strikes on Tehran two months ago.
· Maziar Motamedi
Fuel Crisis Creates Commuter Crush in the Philippines
Commuting in the Philippines has become extremely chaotic. “When you get on the train, you have to protect yourself so that you don’t get squeezed.” “We call it a sardine situation. It’s becoming unimaginable.” The war in Iran has created a global energy crisis, more than doubling the price at the pump in the Philip…
· Nailah Morgan
Treasury yields rise as U.S.-Iran peace talks hit an impasse
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday as investors awaited developments on negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, which hit an impasse over the weekend.
· Sean Conlon, Joseph Wilkins
Caen las acciones en Asia y sube el petróleo mientras se estancan las conversaciones con Irán
Una persona camina ante una pantalla con el índice bursátil Nikkei de Japón en la fachada de una correduría, el martes 28 de abril de 2026 en 2026, en Tokio. (AP Foto/Eugene Hoshiko)
China vows 'forceful' steps to bolster economy as Iran war dims outlook
China has pledged more "forceful" measures to strengthen energy security and shore up business confidence amid mounting economic headwinds. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Netanyahu criminal trial returns after two months, testimony hearing begins
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his criminal trial began at the Tel Aviv District Court on Tuesday morning, after a two-month pause due to the war in Iran and security developments in the region.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Mossad head Barnea highlights operational capabilities, strategic success against Iran, Hezbollah
Mossad Director David Barnea said on Monday that the organization's agents demonstrated groundbreaking operational capabilities in "target countries" during 2025.
· JAMES GENN
Palestine weekly wrap: Under cover of ceasefire, Israel increases grip
Israel has officially agreed to ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. But that has not meant any de-escalation, as Israeli forces and settlers press further into Palestinian-administered areas of the occupied West Bank, deeper into civilian space in Gaza, and more aggressively into the heart of occupied East Jerusa…
· Al Jazeera Staff
Pentagon Investigates Mystery Fire At UK Base Used For Bombing Iran
The US Air Force has reportedly opened an investigation into a fire that broke out over the weekend at RAF Fairford in the UK. Crucially, it is a key US-allied base hosting a US bomber unit carrying out strikes on Iran as part of Trump's Operation Epic Fury.
· Tyler Durden
Iranian snooker player Vafaei wants to make country happy after beating top-ranked Trump at worlds
Hossein Vafaei during his match against Si Jiahui on day six of the World Snooker Championship 2026 at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England, Thursday April 23, 2026. (Richard Sellers/PA via AP)
· Steve Douglas
Iran beats Trump (at the World Snooker Championship)
Iran has defied the odds and scored a major victory over the world number one, Trump.
· Paul Dallison
Araghchi visit highlights Iran-Russia coordination during US-Iran conflict tensions - analysis
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia on April 27. It is an important trip for the Iranian diplomat. It comes as the US and Iran continue to talk about talks to end the conflict, which the US and Israel began on February 28 with attacks on Iran.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Trump reviews Iranian proposal aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump’s national security team is reviewing an Iranian proposal aimed at halting its joint war with Israel, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and delaying negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme until after the war ends.
· Al Jazeera