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Eyre: Operation Freedom - Destabilizing & Ineffective

The US and Iran are considering a fresh proposal to end the war, as President Donald Trump searches for an exit from a conflict that has elevated energy prices and damaged his political standing. Alan Eyre, Middle East Institute Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow & Former Senior US Diplomat spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East & Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the path ahead. Original filename: 20260507_044850_Fragile_Ceasefire_in_Iran_Conflict_Leaves_Risk_of_Escalation.mp4 (Source: Bloomberg)

Former Amb. Leaf on US-Iran Potential Deal

Barbara Leaf, Senior International Policy Advisor at Arnold & Porter, discusses the latest developments in the Middle East as the US and Iran weigh a fresh proposal to end the war. She speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade. (Source: Bloomberg)

Iran-US war latest: Trump says war will be ‘over quickly’ as Israel hits Beirut for first time since ceasefire

Israel launches strikes on Beirut for the first time since the 16 April ceasefire

US Senator Thanks China for Iran Efforts, Calls for Boeing Deal

Senator Steve Daines expressed his appreciation toward Beijing for encouraging Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the US searches for an off-ramp to a nine-week war that’s roiled global energy markets.

Oil and Stocks Depend on How Serious Trump Deal Is

Markets care far more about the Strait than Iran’s nuclear program.

Gulf Tankers Will Need Protection, Peace Deal or Not

President Donald Trump has halted the US Navy’s nascent effort to guide commercial ships out of the Persian Gulf — pending the Iranians’ response to his latest peace proposal. But don’t let the pause fool you.

Crisis-Weary Southeast Asia Gathers Amid Iran War Energy Shock

Southeast Asian leaders are gathering in the Philippines for an annual summit, seeking to bolster economic cooperation and shore up regional resilience as countries grapple with an energy shock tied to the US-led war in Iran.

US and Iran Weigh Potential Deal to End the War

The US and Iran are circling around a fresh proposal to end the war, as President Donald Trump searches for an exit from the Middle East conflict. Bloomberg's Joumanna Bercetche has the details. (Source: Bloomberg)

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ received backlash from allies: reports

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ received backlash from allies: reports  The Independent

Australia’s War-Driven Fuel Costs Swing Trade Into Deficit

Australia recorded its first trade deficit in more than eight years as the war in Iran drove up the cost of fuel imports, squeezing households and further fueling inflationary pressures that have forced the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates.

Trump again aims for a Tehran deal as Israeli interests sidelined

Amid stepped-up pressure on Tehran, Trump signals urgency to secure a deal and avoid deeper conflict – even as officials frame it as leverage – raising concerns in Jerusalem that Israel's priorities are being traded for a quick diplomatic win

Fragile Philippines Battered by Oil Shock as Iran War Hits Asia

The Philippines is creaking under the weight of Iran war oil shock, with economic growth and consumption grinding to the weakest in more than a decade as inflation soars.

US, Iran Weigh Potential Deal as Trump Seeks a Way Out of War

US, Iran Weigh Potential Deal as Trump Seeks a Way Out of War  Bloomberg.com

Trump news at a glance: US fires on Iranian-flagged tanker as president fires off post threatening more bombing

Trump news at a glance: US fires on Iranian-flagged tanker as president fires off post threatening more bombing  The Guardian

Source: Israel–Lebanon talks to resume in Washington as tensions flare

Israeli sources say the White House is trying to set up diplomatic talks, which are expected to resume next week in Washington. The push comes even as Israel struck Beirut for the first time since the cease-fire, while Hezbollah said it hit several IDF positions, wounding three soldiers

Macron says ‘all parties must lift the blockades’ – as it happened

This blog is now closedUS fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump gives Tehran fresh ultimatumThe UK work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, has warned that job losses “could happen” in Britain due to the economic impacts of the Iran war.He said the UK economy was “going in the right direction” at the start of the year and unemployment figures for February showed a decline. He added that interest rates were expected to come down and the markets were pricing in cuts during the course of the year. Continue reading...

Donald Trump halts operation to 'free' ships in Strait of Hormuz amid claims Iran war could be over within a week

Donald Trump said the conflict could be over within a week after Tehran was sent a proposition that includes lifting sanctions if uranium enrichment is capped at 3.67 per cent.

DHS says it may have an alleged motive for the attack during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Shooting suspect Cole Thomas Allen allegedly criticized the Iran war before the attack on the Correspondents’ Dinner

Oil, Gas Plunge As Iran Weighs US Proposal to End War | Balance of Power: Late Edition 05/06/2026

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Jack Lew, former US Ambassador to Israel under President Joe Biden, says pushing Iran to "zero enrichment" would be a step beyond the 2015 nuclear deal, while emphasizing the need for strict monitoring and removal of enriched uranium. Marc Short, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence and now Chairman of Advancing American Freedom, says heavy Republican spending against fellow GOP candidates could "demoralize" voters and backfire in November, as members grow increasingly fearful of crossing President Trump. (Source: Bloomberg)

Labour must slash fuel duty and reduce motorway speed limits to prevent economic damage amid Iran war, says Left-wing think tank

The Institute for Public Policy Research also argued that typical energy bills should be capped at £2,000, with tax raids on energy firms, banks and private air travel to help pay for the measure.

Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank says

Inflation could soar and conflict in the Middle East could cost the Treasury £8bn a year, new modelling indicates

Malaysia Set to Hold Rate as Energy Crisis Yet to Lift Inflation

Malaysia’s central bank will likely keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged as inflation remains benign despite higher global oil prices due to the Iran war.

Gold Holds Hefty Gain as US-Iran Truce Hopes Ease Inflation Fear

Gold steadied after its biggest daily advance since late March as traders assessed the optimism of a US-Iran deal to the end the war that has sent oil prices plunging and eased inflation concerns.

Stocks, Bonds Rally on Hopes Iran War Nearing End: Markets Wrap

Stocks, Bonds Rally on Hopes Iran War Nearing End: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com

Oil Steadies as Iran Assesses Fresh US Proposal to End the War

Oil steadied after losing nearly 8% in the previous session, as the US and Iran weighed a fresh push to end the war in the Middle East.

Iran 'Zero Enrichment' Would Be Step Forward: Lew

Former Treasury Secretary under President Barack Obama and former US Ambassador to Israel under President Joe Biden, Jack Lew, says pushing Iran to "zero enrichment" would be a step beyond the 2015 nuclear deal, while emphasizing the need for strict monitoring and removal of enriched uranium. He warns the economic fallout from the conflict depends on how long the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with prolonged disruption likely to fuel energy shocks and consumer stress. Lew also says recent market strength reflects underlying US economic resilience but cautions risks could build if the conflict drags on. He speaks with Kailey Leinz on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)

Iran Mulls US Proposal to End War as China Calls for Peace

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Fertiliser shortages will have ‘dramatic’ effect on global food prices, warns farming boss

Powerful property and farming firm Grosvenor Group says knock-on effect of Iran war could arrive next yearFertiliser shortages caused by the Iran war have driven up costs for UK farmers by up to 70% and will have a “dramatic” impact on food prices globally next year, according to one of Britain’s most powerful property and farming companies.Mark Preston, executive trustee of the 349-year-old Grosvenor Group, controlled by the Duke of Westminster, said fertiliser “was already quite expensive” before the 50% to 70% surge in prices since the start of the Iran war in late February. Continue reading...

Kraft Heinz’s new CEO wants food giant to focus on value: ‘Consumers are literally running out of money’

Steve Cahillane warned that new global conflicts like the war in Iran could fuel more inflation, at a time when past price increases have already hurt grocery sales

Trump leans on UFC fighter to support his Iran war stance: ‘We’re in good shape’

The president turned to fighter Justin Gaethje for his opinion on the state of the U.S. war with Iran during a hastily announced Oval Office setup to promote Trump’s June 14 ‘UFC Freedom 250’ birthday event on the South Lawn

US fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump gives Tehran fresh ultimatum

President tells Iran to accept deal to end war or face new wave of bombing at ‘much higher level and intensity’The US military fired on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker on Wednesday, shortly after Donald Trump issued a fresh ultimatum to Tehran, telling it to accept a deal to end the war or face a new wave of US bombing “at a much higher level and intensity than it was before”.The US fighter fired several rounds and “disabled the tanker’s rudder” as it attempted to breach the US’s blockade of Iranian ports, US Central Command said in a social media post. Continue reading...

Trump Says 'We Won' When Asked About Latest on Iran

"They want to make a deal badly," President Donald Trump says when asked about the latest developments in the Iran conflict during remarks with reporters at the White House. (Source: Bloomberg)

Snap Says Advertising Revenue Buffeted by Effects of War in Iran

Snap Says Advertising Revenue Buffeted by Effects of War in Iran  Bloomberg.com

Corporations Contend With Iran Economic Fallout | Balance of Power: Early Edition 5/06/2026

On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar discuss the geoeconomics impact of the US war with Iran, as both countries weigh a deal to end the conflict. Joe and Carol also discuss the current sports investment landscape as they talk to celebrated athletes and top league officials. On today's show, Principal Asset Management chief global strategist Seema Shah, leader for Hogan Lovells’ Government Relations and Public Affairs Practice. Aaron Cutler, Driscoll's CEO Soren Bjorn, Olympic Gold Medalist Breezy Johnson and chief revenue and philanthropic officer for US Ski & Snowboard Breezy Johnson, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz, and NASCAR Hall of Famer and Vice Chairman of Henrick Motorsports Jeff Gordon an...

France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission

France and Britain have been working on a proposal for a Strait of Hormuz deal with Iran for several weeks, aiming to lay the groundwork for safe transit through the Strait once the situation stabilizes or the conflict is resolved

Fed’s Goolsbee Sounds Warning on Inflation, Consumer Behavior

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee struck a note of caution about inflation that has not only failed to continue cooling to the US central bank’s 2% target, but has moved up since the start of the US war in Iran.

The Iran war highlights just how much Erdogan loathes the West

Donald Trump warns Iran: make a deal or bombing will resume at ‘higher level’

‘If they don’t agree, the bombing starts,’ says president

Keep quiet ‘so we don’t go to jail’: the Israelis charged with bribery after suspicious bets placed on Iran strikes

Authorities allege that Omer Ziv and an unnamed air force major used classified information to bet on the timing of military operations on PolymarketSince users of the leading prediction market Polymarket have been able to wager on the outcomes of war, fears have been raised that those betting on bombs falling from the sky may be privy to non-public information about military strikes. There has been much reported about suspicions of insider trading on war, but who exactly is believed to be placing these bets has remained unclear.In February, Israeli authorities charged two suspects with committing security offences, bribery and obstruction of justice, alleging they used classified information to bet on the timing of military operations on Polymarket. Continue reading...

Explosive Hezbollah drones wounded three Israeli soldiers in Lebanon

Hezbollah drones wounded IDF soldiers; one is severely wounded, the other two are in light and moderate condition. 'No restrictions as to using force', said IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir told army commanders in southern Lebanon

Iranian soccer chief says U.S. 'has no right to insult IRGC' if Iran is to participate in World Cup

Mehdi Taj, a ‌former IRGC member, said: 'We need a guarantee there, for our trip, that they have no right to insult the symbols of our system – especially the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps'

The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war

A U.S. fighter jet on Wednesday fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, the U.S. military said

Melania Trump opens Mother’s Day military tribute with reminder of deaths from husband’s Iran war

President Donald Trump used his turn at the podium to boast about the Iran war, his Cabinet and first lady's Amazon movie

IDF strikes in Beirut for first time since Israel-Lebanon cease-fire

Earlier on Wednesday, Hezbollah drones wounded three IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, including one severely. Hezbollah said it struck Israeli forces in several IDF-occupied Lebanese villages in response to Israel's cease-fire violations

Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has climbed 31 cents in the past week and is now 52% higher than before the Iran war began

Oil prices fall as Trump says strait of Hormuz ‘open to all’ if Iran accepts deal

US president says war will end if Tehran agrees to deal, but that ‘bombing starts’ again if it does notOil prices fell and stock markets rose as Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end and the strait of Hormuz would be “open to all” if Tehran struck a deal with Washington.The US president posted on social media: “Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption, the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end, and the highly effective Blockade will allow the Hormuz Strait to be OPEN TO ALL, including Iran.” Continue reading...

Pope Leo hits back at Trump over claim he is ‘endangering Catholics’

The pontiff and the US president have repeatedly clashed over the war in Iran

Iran Seeks an Edge as Diplomacy Builds Toward Possible War Deal

Iran Seeks an Edge as Diplomacy Builds Toward Possible War Deal  Bloomberg.com

Pope Leo rejects claim he supports nuclear weapons after Trump tirade

Pontiff responds after US president accuses him of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with stance on Iran warPeople in the US: what do you think of Chicago-born Pope Leo?Pope Leo has said he has never supported nuclear weapons and that those who criticise him need to speak the truth, in response to Donald Trump’s latest tirade accusing him of “endangering a lot of Catholics” with his stance on the Iran war.Speaking to journalists on Tuesday night after leaving the papal retreat in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, the first US-born pontiff said: “The mission of the church is to preach the gospel, to preach peace.” Continue reading...

Pope Leo says church does not support nuclear weapons after Trump tirade – video

Pope Leo said on Tuesday he hoped to spread the Christian message by speaking about peace, but that people were free to criticise him. Donald Trump has accused the pontiff of 'endangering a lot of Catholics' with his stance on the Iran war. Leo said he believed it was much better to enter into dialogue than to support the arms industry. The pope is preparing to meet the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, in the Vatican on ThursdayPope Leo rejects claim he supports nuclear weapons after Trump tirade Continue reading...

Report: Iran hit at least 228 U.S. assets across 15 Middle East bases

According to experts cited in the report, the damage from Iranian attacks on U.S. bases shows Washington has underestimated Tehran's abilities, with the U.S. military unprepared for drone strikes, which are less powerful but harder to intercept

Another day, another pivot as Trump flails in an Iran trap of his own making

Latest proposal, derided by Tehran as a ‘wishlist’, could yet be a way out – but with 5,000 dead, it comes at an awful priceAnother day, another hairpin turn in the world of Donald Trump’s foreign policy.The weekend was all about war, and Trump insisting Iran had not yet “paid a big enough price”. Tuesday was Project Freedom, styled as a grand “humanitarian gesture” to allow trapped ships and their crews to escape the Gulf, but also aimed at weakening Iran’s chokehold on the strait of Hormuz. Continue reading...

Israel ‘not aware’ of Trump being close to negotiating peace deal with Iran

Israel ‘not aware’ of Trump being close to negotiating peace deal with Iran  The Independent

Norwegian government attacked over decision to reopen North Sea gasfields

Approval for exploration in 70 new areas prompts fierce backlash from fossil fuel opponents The Norwegian government has been heavily criticised for approving plans to reopen three North Sea gasfields nearly three decades after they were closed to help fill the gap in energy supplies created by the Middle East war.Amid sharp price rises in oil and gas since the US and Israel’s attack on Iran in February, Oslo has also given its approval for oil and gas companies to explore in 70 new locations in the North Sea, Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea. Continue reading...

US, Iran Weigh Potential Deal as Trump Seeks Way Out of War

The US and Iran were circling around a fresh proposal to end the war on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump searches for an exit from a conflict that has elevated energy prices and damaged his political standing.

Trump threatens Iran will face bombing 'at higher level and intensity' unless peace deal is agreed

Recap the day's developments from the Iran war amid reports Washington and Tehran are close to nearing an agreement which could see the conflict come to an end.

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s ballroom: ‘What can you say? The man loves to dance’

Late night hosts focused on Trump’s Iran war, the latest Maga AI meme and Cinco de Mayo celebrationsOn late night’s Cinco de Mayo edition, hosts focused on the ballooning cost of Donald Trump’s new White House ballroom, the return of the presidential fitness test and a fast-food employee who allegedly fired a gun at a customer for helping themselves to free soda. Continue reading...

Oil and gas prices fall sharply, driven by hopes of strait of Hormuz reopening – as it happened

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy has announced the strait of Hormuz could reopen following the end of ‘threats from aggressors’Job vacancies in the UK bounced back in March but remained near a five-year low, and openings for graduates slumped more than a third.UK job vacancies showed signs of recovery in March, rising 3.74% month-on-month to 752,711 – the second monthly increase after an extended period of decline, according to the job matching platform Adzuna. Yet despite this tentative rebound, the overall picture remains tough for job seekers. Vacancies are still 13.60% lower than in March 2025, and the market remains near its weakest level since 2021.Like BP last week, these are unearned windfall profits driven by Trump’s war with Iran.Equinor now wants to cash in even ...

Greer Says Trump and Xi Will Discuss China’s Iran Oil Purchases

Greer Says Trump and Xi Will Discuss China’s Iran Oil Purchases  Bloomberg.com

Trump’s latest threat to ‘blow away’ Iran shows how few options he really has

Trump’s latest threat to ‘blow away’ Iran shows how few options he really has  The Independent

Iran War Boosts Russia’s April Oil Tax Revenue to Six-Month High

Iran War Boosts Russia’s April Oil Tax Revenue to Six-Month High  Bloomberg.com

Iran Sets Out Process for Hormuz Transit But Shipowners Are Wary

Iran Sets Out Process for Hormuz Transit But Shipowners Are Wary  Bloomberg.com

Sweden’s Finance Ministry Sees Recovery Slowed by Iran War

Sweden’s finance ministry expects the Nordic country’s economic growth to be hit harder by the Middle East war than seen previously, potentially denting the government’s reelection prospects four months out from a parliamentary vote.

Poland Holds Rates as Iran War Fallout Stokes Inflation

Poland’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged for a second month as the fallout of the Iran war on energy prices revives long-benign domestic inflation.

China Urges Opening of Hormuz in Iran Talks Before Xi-Trump Meet

China Urges Opening of Hormuz in Iran Talks Before Xi-Trump Meet  Bloomberg.com

Airlines among companies using fuel surcharges to cover surge in costs, UK survey shows

Firms raising prices at fastest rate in three years, driven by soaring energy and wage bills but also extra materials costsOil prices fall as Trump hails ‘progress’ on Iran dealAirlines and other companies are increasingly using fuel surcharges to cover soaring costs, a survey has found, in a further sign of Iran war-linked inflation hitting the economy.A poll of companies in the services sector, which includes airlines, found rising fuel prices had contributed to businesses raising prices at the fastest pace in more than three years in April. Continue reading...

Iran says it is reviewing new U.S. proposal after sources say sides closing in on deal

Trump threatened to renew Iran strikes if Tehran does not accept his proposal ■ Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf reportedly said U.S. 'has not yet understood that the Iranian nation will rather die than surrender'

Trump’s 48 hours of chaos on Iran: Project Freedom paused and Operation Epic Fury declared ‘over’

In a surprising climbdown, US president said he was pausing his new initiative to save stranded vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump Renews Pressure on Iran to Reopen Hormuz Strait

Trump Renews Pressure on Iran to Reopen Hormuz Strait  Bloomberg.com

Pope Leo to meet migrants in Canary Islands amid fresh Trump criticism

Pope Leo previously drew criticism from Donald Trump for his stance on the Iran war and anti-immigration policies

Iran War Optimism Propels Emerging-Market Stocks to Record High

Emerging-market stocks rallied to an all-time high and a currency index rose to pre-war levels as traders grew optimistic that the US and Iran are moving closer to a peace deal.

All the times Trump said the war in Iran was over - and how the markets reacted

The market has endured frenzied swings in response to Trump’s headline-making statements

Trump puts ‘Project Freedom’ on hold, saying he hopes to finalise a deal with Iran

Trump puts ‘Project Freedom’ on hold, saying he hopes to finalise a deal with Iran  The Guardian

Ghana Inflation Snaps Months of Decline on Iran War Impact

Ghana’s inflation rate increased for the first time in 16 months as the surge in global energy prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East drove up domestic fuel costs.

Iran Evaluating US Proposal to End War as China Calls for Peace

Iran Evaluating US Proposal to End War as China Calls for Peace  Bloomberg.com

Oil and Gas Plunge as Iran Weighs New US Proposal to End War

Oil and Gas Plunge as Iran Weighs New US Proposal to End War  Bloomberg.com

Iran mocks Trump for halting his 'Project Freedom failure' within 48 hours - as French container ship is attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz

Iranian state media branded the move as a 'retreat' after the US President's 'continued failures' to use American naval power to reopen the crucial waterway.

Proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks in UK could face 14 years in prison

Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as IranUK politics live – latest updatesOffenders who commit antisemitic attacks backed by foreign powers such as Iran will face 14 years in prison under legislation to be included in the king’s speech next week.Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will be given the power under the National Security Act to designate proxy groups, such as those thought to be behind the recent attacks on the Jewish community, as a foreign intelligence service. Continue reading...

Equinor Profit Beats Estimates as Iran War Drives Price Surge

Equinor Profit Beats Estimates as Iran War Drives Price Surge  Bloomberg.com

Trump describes Iran war horrors in Oval Office full of kids: ‘Right between the eyes’

Trump describes Iran war horrors in Oval Office full of kids: ‘Right between the eyes’  The Independent

Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s attempt to reopen to strait of Hormuz brought war closer again

In today’s newsletter: ​The brief US effort to ​s​teer trapped vessels through the ​waterway ​put the fragile ceasefire under strainGood morning. Uncertainty once again reigns in the Middle East. The uneasy ceasefire between the US and Iran threatened to disintegrate after Donald Trump launched an initiative – dubbed “Project Freedom” – to help thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf by the war to pass through the strait of Hormuz.To Iran, the announcement was a cynical provocation. Flurries of fighting restarted as Iran sought to maintain its grip on the critical passageway out of the region.UK politics | Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be a spokesperson for the British Red Cross while campaigning for the Green party leadership, the charity has said.Fuel shortages| Two million airli...