Trump promises to 'bring Iran back to Stone Ages' as he provides latest update on Operation Epic FuryOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeOil prices climbed more than $4 on Thursday after president ​Donald Trump said the US will continue ‌to attack Iran, including energy and oil targets, over the next few weeks. Brent crude futures rose $4.88, or 4.8 per cent, ​to $106.04 per barrel by 2am GMT. US West Texas ⁠Intermediate crude futures were up $4.17, or 4.2 per cent, to $104.29 per ​barrel. In his address to the nation, Trump said almost all of America’s military objectives had been met, while rehashing many of his previous talking points about the conflict.

Source: The Times April 02, 2026 00:56 UTC