Iran defies Trump's blockade as oil prices soar

Turkey advances gas pipeline plan to northern Cyprus; Iran-linked group claims London attack; and more.

Beatrice Farhat
Beatrice Farhat
Apr 30, 2026
Iran's supreme leader Mojataba Khamenei has not been seen in puclic since being chosen to replace his late father last month, but a statement issued in his name defied Washington's naval blockade of Iran's ports

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Beatrice Farhat, filling in for Gabrielle.

In today’s edition:

  • Iran defies Trump's blockade as oil prices soar
  • Turkey advances gas pipeline plan to northern Cyprus as East Med rivalry grows
  • Iran-linked group claims stabbing in Jewish area in London
  • Pentagon: Iran war has cost US estimated $25B so far

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