Trump attacks Pope Leo XIV for his positions on the Gulf War. Cardinal Repole speaks of "pain and bitterness" and calls Trump's words unimaginable insults.

Trump orders the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and prepares to resume attacks against Iran.

Talks on the Middle East conflict fail. Trump announces a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump crosses a new line and attacks the Pope.

Stretchers are being rented outside the Naples emergency room, without authorization. A video documents the situation.

Two weeks of fighting in Iran have produced emissions equivalent to a million gasoline-powered cars.

April 13, 2026 — In the new escalation with Iran, Trump announces that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will begin at 4:00 PM (Italian time).

Key updates on the war in Iran for April 13: developments on the ground, consequences for the population, and the moves of political and military authorities.

The war in Iran has caused fuel prices to soar: discouraged motorists are talking about price increases that will never return to previous levels.

Trump attacked Pope Leo, calling him "weak, terrible... elected only because of me." The US bishops dismissed the remarks as "denigrating."

In Massa, a 47-year-old man died in front of his son and partner; the dramatic scene was captured on video shown on Mattino Cinque.

War in Iran: China is the real winner of the energy shock.

The war in Iran is impacting corn production in Brescia: sowing has begun, but it will result in additional costs of €14 million.

Why the negotiations between the United States and Iran failed: the Hormuz issue, Tehran's nuclear program, and the port blockade.

Ninety percent of the saffron on the market comes from Iran; current reserves guarantee approximately six months of supply, with potential repercussions in the event of an escalation of the conflict.

Market uncertainty amid the US-Iran conflict: oil prices continue to rise, WTI has surpassed $104, and gas prices are soaring.

What was supposed to be a targeted campaign has turned into a failure: missed targets, mounting human and political costs, and no clear way out.

Eight hundred ships are blocked in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump wants to block even the few vessels that attempt to pass; Europe watches in silence, visibly concerned.

Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement after 21 hours of negotiations.

The season of tension opens: first point for Iran — Trump 0, Iran 1.

War in Iran: EU states spent nine billion euros on measures that were supposed to help Europeans, but proved ineffective or counterproductive.

The war in Iran is driving up the prices of diesel and fertilizer, with immediate effects on transportation costs and agriculture.

In Rome, price increases are being recorded due to the war in Iran: restaurants and supermarkets are focusing on single-portion meals and takeaway services to reduce waste and manage rising costs.

Tensions are rising in the Strait of Hormuz, with speculation of a closure growing, along with the threat of a naval blockade that could jeopardize shipping and energy routes.

For Nasr of Johns Hopkins University, only the first round is over: the war will end around a table.

LIVE - Trump announces blockade of Iranian ports; Israeli attacks reported in Lebanon.

War in Iran. A blockade of Iranian ports will begin at 4:00 PM, Ghalibaf announced. He warned that the United States would soon regret the $4-$5 per gallon price. Tensions are high, with Trump at the center of the crisis.

The Iran-US crisis escalates further: Trump attacks the Pope and imposes a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

Tensions are rising: US and Israel implicated in new developments related to Iran, situation evolving.

The US is facing increasing difficulties in its war against Iran, with the situation on the ground increasingly uncertain.

TG5: Naval blockade against Iran Video Mediaset Infinity

War in Iran, live coverage on Monday, April 13, 2026, L'Unione Sarda.it

Iran War and Pakistan Negotiations: Scenario and Tensions MetroToday

Confesercenti, Iran War Alarm for Tourism EFA News - European Food Agency

War in Iran and the Middle East: News and Updates April 13, Italpress

LIVE - War in Iran: Trump announces blockade of Iranian ports - Israeli attacks in Lebanon THE INDEPENDENT

In Rome, price increases due to the war in Iran, more single-serving meals and takeaways Corriere Roma

Italian Communication Italian Communication

Corn in Brescia: The war in Iran is weighing on plantings: $14 million more in costs in the first month.

War in Iran and the Middle East, April 13, Il Sole 24 ORE

Iran War, Pollution Alert: CO2 Emissions Equal to One Million Cars in Two Weeks (Sky TG24)

Iran, Trump's mediation: "I told my people: I want it all. Not 90%, not 95%. I want it all." Corriere della Sera

Today's newspaper front pages, April 13: Sky TG24 press review

War in Iran, Trump's incredible attack on Pope Leo: "He's weak: he should thank me for being in the Vatican."

🌐 Iran War, Strait of Hormuz, and Oil: Banks Tremble, MetroToday

The EU is considering how to respond to the crisis generated by the war in Iran. Then (perhaps) it will consider China today.it

FROM GERMANY | Migrants: The "Solidarity" Welcome Bubble Teaches Italy Something. IlSussidiario.net

Iran War Live: US Military Says It Will Block Iranian Traffic in Hormuz

Ryanair cancels flights from Italy to several European destinations News First

Trump attacks Leo XIV: "Weak in foreign policy, if I weren't president he wouldn't be Pope." La Stampa

HUNGARY ELECTIONS | 2. Magyar's Uncertainty, Between EU Support and a Party (Tisza) With Too Many Souls to Reconcile IlSussidiario.net

What happens after the failure of the first US-Iran talks in Islamabad? | Scenarios and consequences Zazoom Social News

Fuel prices: after planes, ferries are also at risk: what we know Sky TG24

War in Iran, the Coalition of the Willing's plan for Hormuz: what we know so far.

HUNGARY ELECTIONS | 1. From Ukraine to tariffs and rearmament, 7 proofs that Orbán wasn't the EU's problem. IlSussidiario.net

The roar is a meow and the war has thus made the ayatollahs stronger. Il Fatto Quotidiano

DIESEL +20%, THE CRISIS AS SEEN BY ARTISANS | "Many businesses risk operating at a loss or going bankrupt." IlSussidiario.net

War on Iran, Tenerini (Forza Italia): "The opposition is leading the country to a dangerous ridge. Italy is an ally, but with a straight back." Livornopress

"Becoming more plausible": Recession warning if war with Iran rages on portadaestrela.com

Whoever supports Trump goes home: today it was Orban's turn, tomorrow who knows. Fanpage

What happens after the failure of the first talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad: scenarios and consequences Fanpage

For the US, a week of war against Iran costs 11 billion dollars. La Voce dei Berici

Yemen's teachers are on the brink of unemployment as salaries plummet.

Talks with Iran fail, and Trump issues yet another ultimatum.

Trump lashes out at the Pope: "Leone wouldn't be in the Vatican without me. He's weak, he wants Iran to have a nuclear weapon."

Gold's primacy is no longer enough. Exports in free fall amid war in Iran and renewed tensions.

First Wave of Inflation After US-Iran War: Oil Shock Pushes CPI and Global Markets FXEmpire

High airfares and skyrocketing energy prices, the war's impact on Rome's schools: "Educational travel puzzle" Leggo.it

What's Happening With the Naval Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: "Oil Will Go to $200" Open