Newspaper headlines: 'Drive less to save on fuel' and 'War is near end'

Several major newspapers have highlighted recent remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly concerning the situation with Iran. The Daily Mail’s front page features the headline, “Trump: Iran war is ‘pretty much’ over,” reporting that Trump, following a lengthy phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressed confidence that the United States’ “short-term excursion” in the region would conclude soon. This sentiment is echoed across multiple outlets, portraying a landscape where military actions appear to be nearing their objectives.

In a similar vein, The Sun quotes Trump saying that the war with Iran is “very complete, pretty much,” adding that a series of US-Israeli strikes over ten days have devastated Tehran’s naval, air, and communication capabilities. The Daily Telegraph also picks up on Trump’s description of the conflict as “very complete” and notes statements from US defense officials indicating the military is “very close to achieving its objectives,” observations that have positively influenced stock markets. Additionally, the Telegraph brings attention to domestic concerns, mentioning government efforts to address rising anti-Muslim hostility by encouraging schools and workplaces to be vigilant, quoting Communities Secretary Steve Reed’s comments on tackling record hate crimes.

The broader impact of the Middle East crisis is felt domestically in the UK as well. The Times reports on Trump’s assertion that “Iran has nothing left and war is nearly over,” while also highlighting warnings for British households to prepare for increased costs, with fears of petrol prices rising to £2 per litre. Correspondingly, the Metro leads with the AA’s call for drivers to reduce fuel consumption amid soaring oil prices, which recently climbed to $107 per barrel — the highest since 2022.

Financial and political responses are also featured prominently. The Financial Times covers an emergency meeting of G7 finance ministers as they prepare for one of the largest releases of oil reserves in history, responding to the surge in oil prices above $100 a barrel before a slight decline. Meanwhile, in the UK, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is making pledges to support families affected by the war’s economic impact, as noted in the Daily Mirror and the Guardian, where she warns that a “rapid de-escalation” remains the key to curbing inflation. At the same time, the Daily Express highlights that despite public appeals,

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