Donald Trump launched a fresh tirade Tuesday against European countries that refused to join his war against Iran, calling out the UK and France, as transatlantic relations soured from the spiralling conflict that has wreaked havoc on the global economy. On his Truth Social website, the US president told governments worried about fuel prices to “go get your own oil” by force from the Gulf, comments that sent oil prices even higher. Global frustration with the economic fallout is growing. The Irish taoiseach, Micheál Martin, said on Tuesday that the oil supply shock caused by the US-Israeli attack on Iran was “probably the worst ever”. Here’s what happened Monday 30 March.

Source: The Guardian April 01, 2026 02:31 UTC