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** The U.S. Supreme Court has commenced oral arguments regarding an executive order on birthright citizenship issued by President Donald Trump, who made a historic, unprecedented appearance at the proceedings. This event symbolizes a profound intersection of executive authority, constitutional interpretation, and domestic political strategy with significant potential for international ripple effects. **

** The Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health but is postponing public appearances due to the ongoing regional war. This official communication aims to preempt speculation regarding leadership stability while directly linking the leader's visibility to the current security climate. **

Israel has announced it will reduce defense imports from France to zero, reallocating funds to domestic or allied purchases, in retaliation for French policies deemed hostile, including recognizing Palestine and denying Israeli military aircraft overflight. France expressed surprise at U.S. criticism of the overflight ban, stating its decision aligns with its consistent policy since the onset of regional conflict.

** UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that Britain will convene approximately 35 nations this week to discuss diplomatic, political, and subsequent military planning measures aimed at reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed by Iran following US-Israeli airstrikes. The closure has triggered a surge in global oil and gas prices, directly threatening the transit route for one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil and LNG. **

President Donald Trump said the US could be leaving the Iran war very soon, adding that the exit could be within two or three weeks. "We'll be leaving very soon," Trump told reporters at the White House. The president said securing the Strait of Hormuz is "not for us," and that the responsibility for keeping the vital waterway open will rest with countries that rely on it. "That’s not for us. That’ll be for France. That’ll be for whoever’s using the strait," he said. Trump indicated that Iran could also reach a deal with the US during that period. The Trump administration has repeatedly claimed that the US has won the Iran war and achieved its military goals. The Iranian foreign minister in an interview with news network Al Jazeera said Tuesday that Iran had not responded to a 15-point proposal sent by the US to end the war in the region. Abbas Araghchi said he had received a direct message from US special envoy Steve Witkoff, but denied the countries were negotiating.

rchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Summary Prime minister delivers rare address to nation Months ahead may not be easy, Albanese warns Australians urged to save fuel amid supply crunch SYDNEY, April 1 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned the economic shocks of ​the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and encouraged citizens to take public transport ‌in a rare address to the nation on Wednesday. The address was broadcast simultaneously across major television and radio networks at 7 p.m. (0800 GMT). Similar addresses were made by previous prime ministers during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2008 global financial crisis. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war. Sign up here. Advertisement · Scroll to continue Australia, which imports about 90% of its fuel, has seen ​petrol prices surge and experienced localised shortages as a result of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the blockade of the ​Strait of Hormuz. "I understand that right now it's hard to be positive," Albanese said. "The war in the Middle ⁠East has caused the biggest spike in petrol and diesel prices in history. Australia is not an active participant in this ​war. But all Australians are paying higher prices because of it. "The economic shocks caused by this war will be with us for ​months." Albanese encouraged citizens to "do their bit" to ease pressure on fuel supplies, such as not stockpiling fuel ahead of the Easter holidays, which begin this week, and taking public transport. Advertisement · Scroll to continue "If you're hitting the road, don't take more fuel than you need - just fill up like you normally would. Think of others in your community, ​in the bush and in critical industries," he said. "And over coming weeks, if you can switch to catching the train or bus ​or tram to work, do so." The message came as a relief to some who were bracing for more drastic measures to be announced. "I drive ‌for work ⁠so I'm really happy he didn't say 'work from home only'," said Patrick Connelly, 24, a swimming pool technician who watched the address from a Sydney pub. "He said to just drive as much as you usually do. Don't take more than you need." FUEL STOCKS BELOW RECOMMENDED LEVEL The month-long conflict has spread across the Middle East, killing thousands, disrupting energy supplies and threatening to send the global ​economy into a tailspin. Albanese said the ​coming months "may not be easy" ⁠but said the government would do everything it could to help Australians. Earlier this week, the government announced it would halve the excise on petrol and diesel and remove the heavy-road-user charge for three ​months to help households cope with a surge in costs driven by the war, at a ​cost to the ⁠government of around A$2.55 billion ($1.75 billion). Australia has its highest fuel stocks in 15 years, but they are still far below the International Energy Agency recommendation of 90 days. To boost supply, the government has temporarily relaxed fuel standards and also released petrol and diesel from its domestic reserves. Treasurer ⁠Jim Chalmers ​said on Wednesday small businesses affected by the war would be given easier ​access to credit.