Iran-Israel war LIVE: India to attend U.K.-led meeting on Strait of Hormuz
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#### Key Updates
• Trump’s address on Iran-Israel war: Key quotes
• U.S. forces will ‘finish the job’ in Iran, says Trump
• Trump urges other countries to show 'courage' and 'take care' of Strait of Hormuz
#### What Trump’s speech says about his war on Iran | Analysis
U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech to the nation was largely a reassertion of the claims he has been making over the past few weeks and also underscores his limited options in the ongoing war with Iran.
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What Trump’s speech says about his war on Iran | Analysis
Analyzing Trump's speech reveals his limited options and escalating conflict in the ongoing war with Iran.
• April 02, 2026 17:44 Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to join UK's 35-nation coalition talks for managing Hormuz situation: MEA
• April 02, 2026 17:20 India slams attacks on UNIFIL soldiers, doesn't name Israel India has been playing an important role in UN Peacekeeping Operations. Our troops under the aegis of UN mandated peacekeeping missions have made significant contribution to global peace and security. In UNIFIL, we have around 600 Indian troops, says MEA spokesperson. We condemn the recent attacks on UN Peacekeepers deployed in UNIFIL, and pay our homage to the fallen Blue Helmets. We urge all parties to ensure the inviolability of the UN mission and the safety and security of the Peacekeepers. As one of the largest and longest serving contributors to Peacekeeping, and in consonance with UNSC resolution 2589, we seek accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, the official added. Read more-- Suhasini Haidar
India has been playing an important role in UN Peacekeeping Operations. Our troops under the aegis of UN mandated peacekeeping missions have made significant contribution to global peace and security. In UNIFIL, we have around 600 Indian troops, says MEA spokesperson.
We condemn the recent attacks on UN Peacekeepers deployed in UNIFIL, and pay our homage to the fallen Blue Helmets. We urge all parties to ensure the inviolability of the UN mission and the safety and security of the Peacekeepers. As one of the largest and longest serving contributors to Peacekeeping, and in consonance with UNSC resolution 2589, we seek accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, the official added. Read more-- Suhasini Haidar
• April 02, 2026 17:01 Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by forceFrench President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S. President Donald Trump challenged U.S. allies to work towards reopening it.Thousands of people have been killed across the West Asia since February 28, when the U.S. and Israel struck Iran, triggering Iranian attacks on Israel, U.S. bases and the Gulf states, and Tehran effectively closing the waterway that carries about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.“Some people defend the idea of freeing the Strait of Hormuz by force via a military operation, a position sometimes expressed by the United States, although it has varied,” Macron told reporters during a trip to South Korea.-- Reuters
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S. President Donald Trump challenged U.S. allies to work towards reopening it.
Thousands of people have been killed across the West Asia since February 28, when the U.S. and Israel struck Iran, triggering Iranian attacks on Israel, U.S. bases and the Gulf states, and Tehran effectively closing the waterway that carries about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
“Some people defend the idea of freeing the Strait of Hormuz by force via a military operation, a position sometimes expressed by the United States, although it has varied,” Macron told reporters during a trip to South Korea.-- Reuters
• April 02, 2026 16:37 Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic' French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that a military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz is “unrealistic”, expressing frustration at U.S. President Donald Trump’s alternating statements on the Iran war.“There are those who advocate for the liberation of the Strait of Hormuz by force through a military operation, a position sometimes expressed by the United States,” Mr. Macron said in South Korea.“I say sometimes because it has varied, it is never the option we have chosen and we consider it unrealistic,” he said.“It is unrealistic because it would take an inordinate amount of time and would expose anyone crossing the strait to coastal threats from the (Iranian) Revolutionary Guards, who possess significant resources, as well as ballistic missiles, (and) a host of other risks.”-- AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that a military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz is “unrealistic”, expressing frustration at U.S. President Donald Trump’s alternating statements on the Iran war.
“There are those who advocate for the liberation of the Strait of Hormuz by force through a military operation, a position sometimes expressed by the United States,” Mr. Macron said in South Korea.
“I say sometimes because it has varied, it is never the option we have chosen and we consider it unrealistic,” he said.
“It is unrealistic because it would take an inordinate amount of time and would expose anyone crossing the strait to coastal threats from the (Iranian) Revolutionary Guards, who possess significant resources, as well as ballistic missiles, (and) a host of other risks.”-- AFP
• April 02, 2026 16:34 India evacuates around 1,200 nationals from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan: MEA The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that more than 1,200 Indian nationals have been safely evacuated from Iran amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the evacuation is being carried out through Armenia and Azerbaijan with the Centre closely coordinating efforts on the ground.According to Mr. Jaiswal, “Some 1200 Indian nationals have been evacuated out of which 845 are students.” He added, “996 moved to Armenia and 204 to Azerbaijan from where they are being helped by the MEA.”The spokesperson said the Ministry has been working closely with Indian missions and local authorities in both Armenia and Azerbaijan to ensure the safe return of citizens. He noted that arrangements are in place to assist evacuees in transit before they are brought back to India.Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with global leaders to address key international developments, including the ongoing conflict in West Asia.-- ANI
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that more than 1,200 Indian nationals have been safely evacuated from Iran amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the evacuation is being carried out through Armenia and Azerbaijan with the Centre closely coordinating efforts on the ground.According to Mr. Jaiswal, “Some 1200 Indian nationals have been evacuated out of which 845 are students.” He added, “996 moved to Armenia and 204 to Azerbaijan from where they are being helped by the MEA.”The spokesperson said the Ministry has been working closely with Indian missions and local authorities in both Armenia and Azerbaijan to ensure the safe return of citizens. He noted that arrangements are in place to assist evacuees in transit before they are brought back to India.Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with global leaders to address key international developments, including the ongoing conflict in West Asia.-- ANI
• April 02, 2026 15:04 China in communication with ‘all parties’ about Strait of HormuzChina on Thursday (April 2, 2026) said that it is in communication “with all parties” about the need to restore stability in the Strait of Hormuz and that everyone should work toward that end.“We believe that an early ceasefire and restoration of peace and stability in the Strait of Hormuz and its adjacent waters is a common aspiration of the international community, and all sides should work towards this end,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said.“China is maintaining communication and coordination with all parties,” she said.Ms. Mao said that “the root cause of the disruption to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz lies in the illegal military actions taken by the US and Israel against Iran” and said the way to restore safety in the area is to end the hostilities.“Military means cannot fundamentally resolve the issue, and an escalation of the conflict is not in the interest of any party,” she said.- AP
China on Thursday (April 2, 2026) said that it is in communication “with all parties” about the need to restore stability in the Strait of Hormuz and that everyone should work toward that end.
“We believe that an early ceasefire and restoration of peace and stability in the Strait of Hormuz and its adjacent waters is a common aspiration of the international community, and all sides should work towards this end,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said.
“China is maintaining communication and coordination with all parties,” she said.
Ms. Mao said that “the root cause of the disruption to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz lies in the illegal military actions taken by the US and Israel against Iran” and said the way to restore safety in the area is to end the hostilities.
“Military means cannot fundamentally resolve the issue, and an escalation of the conflict is not in the interest of any party,” she said.
• April 02, 2026 15:02 Russia to host Egypt’s Foreign Minister, focus on Iran warRussian President Vladimir Putin will host Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday (April 2, 2026) for talks that will focus on the Iran war and the wider Middle East, as well as bilateral relations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.- Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday (April 2, 2026) for talks that will focus on the Iran war and the wider Middle East, as well as bilateral relations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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• April 02, 2026 15:00 Russia says it’s ready to help resolve Iran conflictRussia is ready to contribute to resolving the Iran conflict and President Vladimir Putin is continuing to talk with regional leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday (April 2, 2026).“The President is continuing these contacts, and if our services are somehow required, we are, of course, ready to make our contribution to ensuring that the military situation transitions to a peaceful course as soon as possible,” Mr. Peskov told reporters.Mr. Peskov was responding to a question about U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech to the nation about the Iran war and his separate comment that he was considering pulling the United States out of NATO.Russia views NATO as a hostile alliance, Mr. Peskov said.- Reuters
Russia is ready to contribute to resolving the Iran conflict and President Vladimir Putin is continuing to talk with regional leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday (April 2, 2026).
“The President is continuing these contacts, and if our services are somehow required, we are, of course, ready to make our contribution to ensuring that the military situation transitions to a peaceful course as soon as possible,” Mr. Peskov told reporters.
Mr. Peskov was responding to a question about U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech to the nation about the Iran war and his separate comment that he was considering pulling the United States out of NATO.
Russia views NATO as a hostile alliance, Mr. Peskov said.
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• April 02, 2026 14:25 Philippines and Iran Foreign Ministers hold call to tackle energy supplyPhilippine Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Thursday (April 2, 2026) that she had a “productive call” with her Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi.“Building on recent talks, we reached a positive understanding on the safety of our seafarers and the security of our energy supply,” Ms. Lazaro said on the platform X.- Reuters
Philippine Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Thursday (April 2, 2026) that she had a “productive call” with her Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi.
“Building on recent talks, we reached a positive understanding on the safety of our seafarers and the security of our energy supply,” Ms. Lazaro said on the platform X.
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• April 02, 2026 14:24 Iran Army chief tells commanders to prepare for any attackIran’s operational headquarters must monitor “enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy” and be ready to counter any method of attack, the country’s army commander-in-chief Amir Hatami was quoted as saying by state media on Thursday (April 2, 2026).“No enemy troops should survive if adversaries attempt a ground operation,” state media quoted Hatami as saying. State media shared soundless footage showing Hatami in a room with three other army commanders and on a video call with about a dozen others. - Reuters
Iran’s operational headquarters must monitor “enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy” and be ready to counter any method of attack, the country’s army commander-in-chief Amir Hatami was quoted as saying by state media on Thursday (April 2, 2026).
“No enemy troops should survive if adversaries attempt a ground operation,” state media quoted Hatami as saying. State media shared soundless footage showing Hatami in a room with three other army commanders and on a video call with about a dozen others.
- Reuters
• April 02, 2026 14:22 Iraq’s Oil Ministry says it began exporting fuel oil via SyriaIraq’s Oil Ministry said on Thursday (April 2, 2026) it began exporting fuel oil via Syria after disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz caused by the Iran war.The oil will be trucked overland and export operations will gradually increase to boost the Iraqi economy, the Ministry added.- Reuters
Iraq’s Oil Ministry said on Thursday (April 2, 2026) it began exporting fuel oil via Syria after disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz caused by the Iran war.
The oil will be trucked overland and export operations will gradually increase to boost the Iraqi economy, the Ministry added.
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• April 02, 2026 13:40 Morocco has diesel stocks for 51 days, gas and coal secured through June: Energy MinistryMorocco, which relies energy imports, has enough diesel and petrol to cover 51 days and 55 days respectively, while coal and gas supplies have been secured up to the end of June, the Energy Ministry said on Thursday (April 2, 2026).Moroccan fuel stations raised diesel and petrol prices by about 30% after tensions erupted in the Gulf last month, pushing the government to reintroduce subsidies for professional transporters, including taxis, buses and trucks, to keep prices stable.- Reuters
Morocco, which relies energy imports, has enough diesel and petrol to cover 51 days and 55 days respectively, while coal and gas supplies have been secured up to the end of June, the Energy Ministry said on Thursday (April 2, 2026).
Moroccan fuel stations raised diesel and petrol prices by about 30% after tensions erupted in the Gulf last month, pushing the government to reintroduce subsidies for professional transporters, including taxis, buses and trucks, to keep prices stable.
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• April 02, 2026 13:39 Iran’s Health Ministry says strikes hit century-old medical centreStrikes have hit a century-old medical centre in the Iranian capital, causing extensive damage, the country’s Health Ministry said on Thursday (April 2, 2026).“The aggression against the Pasteur Institute of Iran — a century-old pillar of global health and member of the International Pasteur Network — is a direct assault on international health security,” said Health Ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour in a post on X.He posted images from the site showing the building heavily damaged, with parts of the facility reduced to rubble.- AFP
Strikes have hit a century-old medical centre in the Iranian capital, causing extensive damage, the country’s Health Ministry said on Thursday (April 2, 2026).
“The aggression against the Pasteur Institute of Iran — a century-old pillar of global health and member of the International Pasteur Network — is a direct assault on international health security,” said Health Ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour in a post on X.
He posted images from the site showing the building heavily damaged, with parts of the facility reduced to rubble.
• April 02, 2026 13:38 China says U.S., Israeli attacks on Iran the ‘root cause’ of Hormuz blockageChina said on Thursday (April 2, 2026) that U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran were the “root cause” of the Strait of Hormuz blockage after U.S. President Donald Trump called on affected countries to seize the key waterway.“The root cause of interruptions to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is the United States’ and Israel’s illegal military operations against Iran,” Beijing’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news conference when asked about Mr. Trump’s comments.The U.S. leader said on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) that countries that receive oil through the Hormuz strait “must take care of that passage”, urging them to “just take it, protect it, use it for yourselves”.- AFP
China said on Thursday (April 2, 2026) that U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran were the “root cause” of the Strait of Hormuz blockage after U.S. President Donald Trump called on affected countries to seize the key waterway.
“The root cause of interruptions to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is the United States’ and Israel’s illegal military operations against Iran,” Beijing’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news conference when asked about Mr. Trump’s comments.
The U.S. leader said on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) that countries that receive oil through the Hormuz strait “must take care of that passage”, urging them to “just take it, protect it, use it for yourselves”.
• April 02, 2026 13:17 China calls for ‘immediate’ halt to hostilities after Trump’s Iran threatChina called on Thursday (April 2, 2026) for an immediate ceasefire in West Asia after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened heavy strikes on the Islamic republic in the coming weeks.“Military means cannot fundamentally solve the problem, and the escalation of conflicts is not in the interests of either side,” Beijing’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news conference, urging “the parties concerned to immediately cease military operations”.- AFP
China called on Thursday (April 2, 2026) for an immediate ceasefire in West Asia after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened heavy strikes on the Islamic republic in the coming weeks.
“Military means cannot fundamentally solve the problem, and the escalation of conflicts is not in the interests of either side,” Beijing’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news conference, urging “the parties concerned to immediately cease military operations”.
• April 02, 2026 13:16 Thailand to recalculate oil refining costs by April 6 in bid to cut pricesThailand’s Energy Ministry will recalculate oil refining and marketing costs by April 6, the Finance Minister said on Thursday (April 2, 2026).The new calculations will be put to cabinet and should lead to lower energy prices, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas told a briefing.Mr. Ekniti was appointed to head a newly established committee to review fuel cost structures and pricing.- Reuters
Thailand’s Energy Ministry will recalculate oil refining and marketing costs by April 6, the Finance Minister said on Thursday (April 2, 2026).
The new calculations will be put to cabinet and should lead to lower energy prices, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas told a briefing.
Mr. Ekniti was appointed to head a newly established committee to review fuel cost structures and pricing.
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• April 02, 2026 12:36 Bhutan hikes fuel due to war in West AsiaThe Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is feeling the impact of the war in West Asia, with the government saying “external conditions beyond our control” have forced a hike in fuel prices.Carbon-negative Bhutan has aggressively promoted hydropower projects, earning substantial revenue by exporting electricity to energy-hungry neighbour India.But the landlocked nation of about 8,00,000 people imports its fuel via India, and shortages of fuel have sparked long queues at filling stations in the capital, Thimphu, AFP reporters saw on Thursday (April 2, 2026).The price of petrol has risen from around 65-95 ngultrum since February to the new government-subsidised set price on April 1 ($0.69-$1.04 a litre).- AFP
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is feeling the impact of the war in West Asia, with the government saying “external conditions beyond our control” have forced a hike in fuel prices.
Carbon-negative Bhutan has aggressively promoted hydropower projects, earning substantial revenue by exporting electricity to energy-hungry neighbour India.
But the landlocked nation of about 8,00,000 people imports its fuel via India, and shortages of fuel have sparked long queues at filling stations in the capital, Thimphu, AFP reporters saw on Thursday (April 2, 2026).
The price of petrol has risen from around 65-95 ngultrum since February to the new government-subsidised set price on April 1 ($0.69-$1.04 a litre).
• April 02, 2026 12:32 South Korean President says economy on ‘wartime footing’ over Iran warSouth Korea’s economy is on a “wartime footing” over the Iran war, President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday (April 2, 2026), after the government proposed a $17.2 billion supplementary budget to tackle the crisis.“Our government is treating the economy as being on a wartime footing and is making all-out efforts to overcome the crisis,” Mr. Lee said in a budget speech to the National Assembly.“The current crisis is not like a passing shower that will stop, but rather like a massive storm that could last indefinitely,” he added, asking lawmakers to swiftly pass the budget.The plan allocates 4.8 trillion won ($3.1 billion) in cash handouts of 1,00,000 to 6,00,000 won per person for the bottom 70% of income earners, with payments scaled by income.It also includes 2.8 trillion won in support for young people and low-income earners, and 2.6 trillion won for companies affected by the crisis in West Asia.- AFP
South Korea’s economy is on a “wartime footing” over the Iran war, President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday (April 2, 2026), after the government proposed a $17.2 billion supplementary budget to tackle the crisis.
“Our government is treating the economy as being on a wartime footing and is making all-out efforts to overcome the crisis,” Mr. Lee said in a budget speech to the National Assembly.
“The current crisis is not like a passing shower that will stop, but rather like a massive storm that could last indefinitely,” he added, asking lawmakers to swiftly pass the budget.
The plan allocates 4.8 trillion won ($3.1 billion) in cash handouts of 1,00,000 to 6,00,000 won per person for the bottom 70% of income earners, with payments scaled by income.
It also includes 2.8 trillion won in support for young people and low-income earners, and 2.6 trillion won for companies affected by the crisis in West Asia.
• April 02, 2026 12:30 U.S. embassy in Baghdad warns of attacks in city over next 24-48 hoursThe U.S. embassy in Baghdad warned on Thursday (April 2, 2026) that pro-Iran armed groups in Iraq may attack the city in the coming one or two days.“Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours,” the embassy said in a statement on X, again urging Americans in the country to leave immediately.- AFP
The U.S. embassy in Baghdad warned on Thursday (April 2, 2026) that pro-Iran armed groups in Iraq may attack the city in the coming one or two days.
“Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours,” the embassy said in a statement on X, again urging Americans in the country to leave immediately.
• April 02, 2026 12:02 Chinese airlines to raise fuel surcharges on domestic flightsSeveral Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday (April 5, 2026) as the war in the West Asia drives up oil prices globally.Air China, China Southern and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines said in statements that they will increase surcharges on flights of up to 800 kilometres (500 miles) by 60 yuan ($8.70) and 120 yuan for longer flights. Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines also announced fuel surcharge hikes.International flights will be subject to the system’s calculations, according to statements issued on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) that did not mention the conflict.- AFP
Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday (April 5, 2026) as the war in the West Asia drives up oil prices globally.
Air China, China Southern and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines said in statements that they will increase surcharges on flights of up to 800 kilometres (500 miles) by 60 yuan ($8.70) and 120 yuan for longer flights. Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines also announced fuel surcharge hikes.
International flights will be subject to the system’s calculations, according to statements issued on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) that did not mention the conflict.
• April 02, 2026 12:00 Russia imposes ban on gasoline exports for producers until end-JulyRussia has introduced a ban on gasoline exports for producers of the fuel until the end of July, the government said on Thursday (April 2, 2026).It said the ban was introduced to keep the domestic market supply steady amid high seasonal fuel demand during the sowing campaign as well as due to global oil price increases.- Reuters
Russia has introduced a ban on gasoline exports for producers of the fuel until the end of July, the government said on Thursday (April 2, 2026).
It said the ban was introduced to keep the domestic market supply steady amid high seasonal fuel demand during the sowing campaign as well as due to global oil price increases.
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• April 02, 2026 11:46 Iran’s military vows ‘crushing’ attacks against U.S., Israel after Trump threatsIran’s military vowed on Thursday (April 2, 2026) to carry out “crushing” attacks against the United States and Israel after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the country into the “Stone Ages” in the coming weeks.“With trust in Almighty God, this war will continue until your humiliation, disgrace, permanent and certain regret, and surrender,” said the military’s operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya in a statement carried by state TV.“Await our more crushing, broader, and more destructive actions.”- AFP
Iran’s military vowed on Thursday (April 2, 2026) to carry out “crushing” attacks against the United States and Israel after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the country into the “Stone Ages” in the coming weeks.
“With trust in Almighty God, this war will continue until your humiliation, disgrace, permanent and certain regret, and surrender,” said the military’s operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya in a statement carried by state TV.
“Await our more crushing, broader, and more destructive actions.”
• April 02, 2026 11:45 Trump’s address on Iran-Israel war: Key quotesU.S. President Donald Trump addressed the nation on the Iran-Israel war, the U.S. strikes on Tehran, and the fluctuating global oil prices.The address included references to Iran’s plans to build a nuclear bomb and came amid global turmoil in oil prices and supply chains.Read the key quotes from Mr. Trump’s speech belowUS President Donald Trump’s address on Iran war: Key quotesDonald Trump addresses the Iran-Israel war, emphasizing military action, oil supply issues, and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the nation on the Iran-Israel war, the U.S. strikes on Tehran, and the fluctuating global oil prices.
The address included references to Iran’s plans to build a nuclear bomb and came amid global turmoil in oil prices and supply chains.
Read the key quotes from Mr. Trump’s speech below
US President Donald Trump’s address on Iran war: Key quotes
Donald Trump addresses the Iran-Israel war, emphasizing military action, oil supply issues, and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
• April 02, 2026 11:23 Malaysia civil servants to work from home amid fuel crisis: PMMalaysia will introduce a work-from-home policy for ministries, agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies starting April 15 to conserve energy during the war in West Asia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.The premier’s announcement late Wednesday (April 1, 2026) comes as the Southeast Asian nation starts to feel the impact of the war in West Asia on global fuel supplies.“The cabinet has agreed to the work-from-home policy. It aims to reduce fuel consumption and ensure a stable energy supply,” Mr. Anwar said during a special briefing.- AFP
Malaysia will introduce a work-from-home policy for ministries, agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies starting April 15 to conserve energy during the war in West Asia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
The premier’s announcement late Wednesday (April 1, 2026) comes as the Southeast Asian nation starts to feel the impact of the war in West Asia on global fuel supplies.
“The cabinet has agreed to the work-from-home policy. It aims to reduce fuel consumption and ensure a stable energy supply,” Mr. Anwar said during a special briefing.
• April 02, 2026 11:21 Indonesia calls Israel death penalty law ‘grave violation’ of human rightsIndonesia has criticised Israel’s approval of a death penalty bill applicable to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as a “grave violation of international human rights and humanitarian law”.It has been criticised by the United Nations and the European Union, while the United States came out in support of “Israel’s sovereign right to determine its own laws”.In a statement published on X on Wednesday (April 1, 2026), Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry urged Israel to revoke the law and reaffirmed “its full support for the struggle of the Palestinian people to achieve independence”.“Indonesia also calls on the international community, in particular the United Nations, to take firm measures to ensure accountability and protection for the Palestinian people,” Jakarta said.- AFP
Indonesia has criticised Israel’s approval of a death penalty bill applicable to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as a “grave violation of international human rights and humanitarian law”.
It has been criticised by the United Nations and the European Union, while the United States came out in support of “Israel’s sovereign right to determine its own laws”.
In a statement published on X on Wednesday (April 1, 2026), Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry urged Israel to revoke the law and reaffirmed “its full support for the struggle of the Palestinian people to achieve independence”.
“Indonesia also calls on the international community, in particular the United Nations, to take firm measures to ensure accountability and protection for the Palestinian people,” Jakarta said.
• April 02, 2026 10:01 Israel reports Iranian missile attacks after Trump address Israel’s military said air defences responded to waves of Iranian missile fire on early Thursday (April 2, 2026), including at least two attacks after U.S. President Donald Trump delivered an address to the American public about the war.After the first attack, police said officers were called to “several” impact sites in central Israel, with media reports putting the number at nine.Four people were lightly wounded in the Tel Aviv area, the reports said, citing medics.- AFP
Israel’s military said air defences responded to waves of Iranian missile fire on early Thursday (April 2, 2026), including at least two attacks after U.S. President Donald Trump delivered an address to the American public about the war.
After the first attack, police said officers were called to “several” impact sites in central Israel, with media reports putting the number at nine.
Four people were lightly wounded in the Tel Aviv area, the reports said, citing medics.
• April 02, 2026 09:45 Lebanon’s Hezbollah claims drone and rocket attacks on northern IsraelLebanese militant group Hezbollah said its fighters launched drones and rockets at northern Israel on Thursday (April 2, 2026), with the Israeli military’s Home Front Command saying air raid sirens were activated across the border.In separate statements, the Iran-backed group claimed rocket fire targeting Israeli troops in border areas and a drone attack targeting a village.Sirens were activated in those areas, according to the Israeli Home Front Command, with no reports of any casualties or damage.- AFP
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said its fighters launched drones and rockets at northern Israel on Thursday (April 2, 2026), with the Israeli military’s Home Front Command saying air raid sirens were activated across the border.
In separate statements, the Iran-backed group claimed rocket fire targeting Israeli troops in border areas and a drone attack targeting a village.
Sirens were activated in those areas, according to the Israeli Home Front Command, with no reports of any casualties or damage.
• April 02, 2026 09:25 As American bombs fall on Iran, South American countries brace for impactAmerican bombs are tearing apart buildings and lives in Iran, but the shockwaves of those attacks are being felt in parts of Latin America as they trigger old memories and new fears. As American bombs fall on Iran, South American countries brace for impactLatin America braces for potential U.S. military actions as tensions rise over Iran and narco-terrorism amidst political upheaval.
American bombs are tearing apart buildings and lives in Iran, but the shockwaves of those attacks are being felt in parts of Latin America as they trigger old memories and new fears.
As American bombs fall on Iran, South American countries brace for impact
Latin America braces for potential U.S. military actions as tensions rise over Iran and narco-terrorism amidst political upheaval.
• April 02, 2026 08:39 Japan's Nikkei reverses gains as Trump fails to provide clear sign for war's endJapan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday (April 2, 2026), reversing earlier gains, after U.S. President Donald Trump did not provide a clear sign for the end of the war on Iran. The Nikkei was down 1.6% at 52,867 as of 0216 GMT, after rising as much as 0.97% earlier in the session.The broader Topix also erased gains, falling 0.98% to 3,635.18.- Reuters
Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday (April 2, 2026), reversing earlier gains, after U.S. President Donald Trump did not provide a clear sign for the end of the war on Iran. The Nikkei was down 1.6% at 52,867 as of 0216 GMT, after rising as much as 0.97% earlier in the session.
The broader Topix also erased gains, falling 0.98% to 3,635.18.
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• April 02, 2026 08:37 Western hegemony and the language of violence Many key terms used in international politics appear neutral. Terms such as “terrorism,” “rogue state”, or “responsible power” seem to offer simple descriptions of behaviour. In practice, however, these terms frequently serve as political labels. Powerful states shape how these terms are used. They classify states and actors into moral categories and usually determine what constitutes acceptable force and what counts as illegitimate violence.Western hegemony and the language of violenceExplore how Western hegemony shapes narratives of violence and legitimacy in the ongoing war on Iran.
Many key terms used in international politics appear neutral. Terms such as “terrorism,” “rogue state”, or “responsible power” seem to offer simple descriptions of behaviour. In practice, however, these terms frequently serve as political labels. Powerful states shape how these terms are used. They classify states and actors into moral categories and usually determine what constitutes acceptable force and what counts as illegitimate violence.
Western hegemony and the language of violence
Explore how Western hegemony shapes narratives of violence and legitimacy in the ongoing war on Iran.
• April 02, 2026 08:11 Oil rallies, stocks tumble as Trump says U.S. to attack Iran furtherOil prices spiked and stocks sank on Thursday (April 2) after Donald Trump reiterated that U.S. forces would attack Iran for another two to three weeks but offered no solution to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that has crippled global markets.Investors appeared to be unimpressed with the U.S. President’s much-anticipated address to the nation, in which he again called on countries that rely on the waterway for their energy supplies to reopen it themselves.The comments came amid growing fears about the economic impact of the crisis, which has seen governments introduce support measures, with the World Bank saying it was “extremely concerned”.- AFP
Oil prices spiked and stocks sank on Thursday (April 2) after Donald Trump reiterated that U.S. forces would attack Iran for another two to three weeks but offered no solution to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that has crippled global markets.
Investors appeared to be unimpressed with the U.S. President’s much-anticipated address to the nation, in which he again called on countries that rely on the waterway for their energy supplies to reopen it themselves.
The comments came amid growing fears about the economic impact of the crisis, which has seen governments introduce support measures, with the World Bank saying it was “extremely concerned”.- AFP
• April 02, 2026 07:57 Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, 'not clear' what more to achieveAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday (April 2, 2026) the original objectives of the war in Iran had been met and it was not clear what more remained to be achieved.“Now those objectives have been realised it is not clear what more needs to be achieved or what the end point looks like.”- AFP
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday (April 2, 2026) the original objectives of the war in Iran had been met and it was not clear what more remained to be achieved.
“Now those objectives have been realised it is not clear what more needs to be achieved or what the end point looks like.”
• April 02, 2026 07:50 Trump at strategic dead end on Iran; war will reshape Gulf’s security architecture: professorU.S. President Donald Trump has no solution for the chokehold that Iran is putting on global markets and if he escalates the war further, he would make the problem even worse, says Vali Nasr, professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and a former U.S. State Department Adviser. Read the full story belowTrump is at a strategic dead end on Iran; the war will reshape Gulf’s security architecture: Johns Hopkins professor Vali NasrVali Nasr discusses Trump’s strategic deadlock on Iran and its implications for Gulf security and global markets.
U.S. President Donald Trump has no solution for the chokehold that Iran is putting on global markets and if he escalates the war further, he would make the problem even worse, says Vali Nasr, professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and a former U.S. State Department Adviser.
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Trump is at a strategic dead end on Iran; the war will reshape Gulf’s security architecture: Johns Hopkins professor Vali Nasr
Vali Nasr discusses Trump’s strategic deadlock on Iran and its implications for Gulf security and global markets.
• April 02, 2026 07:29 UAE says air defences responding to missiles and dronesEmirati air defences were responding to missile and drone “threats” on Thursday (April 2), the United Arab Emirates’ Defence Ministry said.“UAE air defences... are actively engaging with missiles and UAV threats,” the Ministry said in a post on X, providing no details about where the projectiles had originated.- AFP
Emirati air defences were responding to missile and drone “threats” on Thursday (April 2), the United Arab Emirates’ Defence Ministry said.
“UAE air defences... are actively engaging with missiles and UAV threats,” the Ministry said in a post on X, providing no details about where the projectiles had originated.
• April 02, 2026 07:27 U.S. forces will ‘finish the job’ in Iran, says TrumpU.S. President Donald Trump called on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) for countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz to show “courage” and seize the key waterway while saying Washington will not allow its West Asia allies to be harmed. “The countries of the world that... receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage,” Mr. Trump said in his first prime-time address since the start of the war with Iran. “Just take it, protect it, and use it for yourselves.”Read the full story belowTrump says U.S. objectives in Iran ‘nearing completion’Trump announces U.S. objectives in Iran nearing completion, pledging decisive action over the next few weeks.
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) for countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz to show “courage” and seize the key waterway while saying Washington will not allow its West Asia allies to be harmed.
“The countries of the world that... receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage,” Mr. Trump said in his first prime-time address since the start of the war with Iran. “Just take it, protect it, and use it for yourselves.”
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Trump says U.S. objectives in Iran ‘nearing completion’
Trump announces U.S. objectives in Iran nearing completion, pledging decisive action over the next few weeks.
• April 02, 2026 07:18 Israel reports two Iranian missile attacks within hoursIsrael’s military said air defences responded to two waves of Iranian missile fire early Thursday (April 2, 2026), with media reporting several light injuries in the Tel Aviv area.Police said officers were called to “several” impact sites in central Israel, with media reports putting the number at nine.Four people were lightly wounded, the reports said, citing medics.Israeli media attributed the damage across a relatively wide area to the use of cluster munitions, which explode mid-air and scatter bomblets.- AFP
Israel’s military said air defences responded to two waves of Iranian missile fire early Thursday (April 2, 2026), with media reporting several light injuries in the Tel Aviv area.
Police said officers were called to “several” impact sites in central Israel, with media reports putting the number at nine.
Four people were lightly wounded, the reports said, citing medics.
Israeli media attributed the damage across a relatively wide area to the use of cluster munitions, which explode mid-air and scatter bomblets.
• April 02, 2026 07:08 Trump urges other countries to show 'courage' and 'take care' of Strait of HormuzU.S. President Donald Trump called on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) for countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz to show “courage” and seize the key waterway, while saying Washington will not allow its West Asia allies to be harmed.“The countries of the world that... receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage,” Mr. Trump said in his first prime-time address since the start of the war with Iran. “Just take it, protect it, and use it for yourselves.”- AFP
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) for countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz to show “courage” and seize the key waterway, while saying Washington will not allow its West Asia allies to be harmed.
“The countries of the world that... receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage,” Mr. Trump said in his first prime-time address since the start of the war with Iran. “Just take it, protect it, and use it for yourselves.”
• April 02, 2026 06:57 Iran is really no longer a threat: TrumpPresident Donald Trump said in his address on Wednesday (April 1) night that after 32 days of U.S. military operations, Iran is “really no longer a threat.” - Reuters
President Donald Trump said in his address on Wednesday (April 1) night that after 32 days of U.S. military operations, Iran is “really no longer a threat.”
- •Reuters
• April 02, 2026 06:54 Trump says hard part of Iran part is overU.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) that Iran had been decimated and that the hard part of the war is done.He added that the United States does not need the Strait of Hormuz. “I’m pleased to say that these core strategic objectives are nearing completion,” Mr. Trump said in a primetime address. - Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) that Iran had been decimated and that the hard part of the war is done.
He added that the United States does not need the Strait of Hormuz.
“I’m pleased to say that these core strategic objectives are nearing completion,” Mr. Trump said in a primetime address.
- •Reuters
• April 02, 2026 06:48 Trump says U.S. has scored 'swift, decisive, overwhelming victories' in IranTrump says the U.S. has scored ‘swift, decisive, overwhelming victories’ in Iran, adding that U.S. objectives in Iran are ‘nearing completion’. - AFP
Trump says the U.S. has scored ‘swift, decisive, overwhelming victories’ in Iran, adding that U.S. objectives in Iran are ‘nearing completion’.
• April 02, 2026 06:48 Trump's address to nation on Iran war from Washington D.C.
• April 02, 2026 06:45 Iranian President says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary AmericansIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a letter addressed to the American people that his country harbours no enmity towards ordinary Americans, Press TV reported on Wednesday (April 1, 2026).He said in his letter that portraying Iran as a threat was “neither consistent with historical reality nor with present-day observable facts.” Read the full story belowIranian President says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary AmericansIran's President reassures Americans of goodwill, rejecting the portrayal of Iran as a threat in a recent letter.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a letter addressed to the American people that his country harbours no enmity towards ordinary Americans, Press TV reported on Wednesday (April 1, 2026).
He said in his letter that portraying Iran as a threat was “neither consistent with historical reality nor with present-day observable facts.”
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Iranian President says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans
Iran's President reassures Americans of goodwill, rejecting the portrayal of Iran as a threat in a recent letter.
• April 02, 2026 06:39 Trump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran’s president had asked for a ceasefire but ruled out any truce until the vital Strait of Hormuz was reopened for crucial energy shipments.But his assertion was flatly denied by Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei rejecting it as “false and baseless”.Read the full story belowTrump says Iran president requests ceasfire, Tehran says 'false'Trump claims Iran's president requested a ceasefire, but Tehran denies the assertion, escalating regional tensions and impacting global energy markets.
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran’s president had asked for a ceasefire but ruled out any truce until the vital Strait of Hormuz was reopened for crucial energy shipments.
But his assertion was flatly denied by Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei rejecting it as “false and baseless”.
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Trump says Iran president requests ceasfire, Tehran says 'false'
Trump claims Iran's president requested a ceasefire, but Tehran denies the assertion, escalating regional tensions and impacting global energy markets.
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