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‘Project Freedom’ marks a classic Trump flip from warmonger to humanitarian

oil price significantly, albeit temporarily, bringing profits to those who bet the right way. [Recent reports](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/08/polymarket-trump-us-iran-ceasefire) confirmed that Trump’s volatility has been making [lots of money](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cge0grppe3po) for those

UAE quits OPEC: What that means for the Gulf, energy markets and beyond

impact on the market because the UAE’s exports, like those of all its neighbouring countries, are currently constrained by Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE has been able to sell

‘A dollar or two increase is devastating’: US readers on toll of rising gas prices

ceasefire](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/middle-east-ceasefire-doubt-israel-lebanon-iran-oil-tankers) in place since earlier this month, Americans are continuing to feel the effects at the pump as [global fuel prices](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/31/us-average-fuel-prices-iran-war) [rise](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/06/defense-contractors-oil-companies-profit-iran-war). For several readers

Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid

Iran took turns at closing and blockading the strait of Hormuz shipping channel. Limiting the number of cargo ships passing through the 5km-wide passage has had an extraordinary global impact, reducing the global supply

First Thing: Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks

ceasefire looms. The US vice-president will travel with Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law. Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, said there remained a “deep

Friday briefing: Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection to set up possible leadership bid

impact young people’s news literacy, and how we can prevent it. ***Poppy Noor, deputy editor, Newsletters*** - The film industry remains dominated by male directors so I [thought this read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/18/the-female-editors-behind-cinema-biggest-film-directors) about

U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations

ceasefire but strikes have continued including U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets on Monday. **Vahid Salemi/AP** Vahid Salemi/AP - 🎧 **Iran's semi-official state media reports that it plans to negotiate a deal to reopen

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

prices amid the Middle East conflict. 3. ***UK news***| A British crew member who became ill after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on luxury cruise ship the MV Hondius [is to be medically evacuated