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Trump says Iran war could end after U.S. elections as Hormuz tensions persist

Trump says Iran war could end after U.S. elections as Hormuz tensions persist

Donald Trump suggests the ongoing conflict with Iran could conclude following the November elections as shipping attacks persist in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·3 Oct 2026, 12:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Energy UK urges government action as households face soaring winter energy bills

Energy UK urges government action as households face soaring winter energy bills

Energy UK is calling for immediate government action as escalating Middle East conflicts drive wholesale fuel prices to punishing levels this winter.

Business ·3 Oct 2026, 12:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK diesel prices hit record high as Middle East conflict drives up costs

UK diesel prices hit record high as Middle East conflict drives up costs

UK diesel prices have surged to a record 199.33p per litre following Middle East conflict, triggering severe cost pressures for motorists, hauliers, and charities.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 07:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump Says Iran War Will Be Won Very Soon, More Strikes Possible

Trump Says Iran War Will Be Won Very Soon, More Strikes Possible

President Donald Trump told Fox News that the United States would win the war with Iran very soon and that fresh strikes could come before mid-terms.

World ·28 Sep 2026, 21:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran pitches seven-day roadmap to end conflict with US

Iran pitches seven-day roadmap to end conflict with US

Iran has pitched a new seven-day roadmap aimed at ending conflict with the United States, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and restarting talks.

World ·25 Sep 2026, 11:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UK economic growth to slow next year amid Middle East conflict impact

UK economic growth to slow next year amid Middle East conflict impact

International forecasters warn that UK economic growth will slow next year as fallout from the Middle East conflict hits energy markets and stokes inflation.

Business ·23 Sep 2026, 08:44 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Iran sets 7 conditions for US to escape war quagmire

Iran sets 7 conditions for US to escape war quagmire

Iran has formally communicated seven conditions to Washington via mediators, demanding a total cessation of war and unfreezing of assets as regional tensions peak.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 08:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran Sends 7 Conditions to US via Qatar, Warns of Decisive War

Iran Sends 7 Conditions to US via Qatar, Warns of Decisive War

Tehran has communicated formal conditions to Washington through Qatari and Pakistani mediators, prompting a swift rejection from US leadership amid regional tensions.

World ·20 Sep 2026, 02:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Russian Satellites Track Iranian Missile Targets, Ukraine Claims

Russian Satellites Track Iranian Missile Targets, Ukraine Claims

Ukrainian intelligence assessments allege that Russian reconnaissance satellites systematically tracked Middle Eastern military and energy targets shortly before they were struck by Iran.

Transport ·17 Sep 2026, 23:03 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
UK bond yields hit 2007 high as Middle East conflict drives oil above $107

UK bond yields hit 2007 high as Middle East conflict drives oil above $107

UK borrowing costs have climbed to their highest level in nearly two decades as escalating Middle East tensions drive up Brent crude prices and spark a global sovereign debt sell-off.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 14:13 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oil prices soar over 4% to 16-week high after Saudi strikes

Oil prices soar over 4% to 16-week high after Saudi strikes

Crude oil prices surged over 4% to reach a 16-week high following military strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and escalating vessel attacks in the Middle East.

Business ·14 Sep 2026, 17:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Iran IRGC deploys forces to Yemen as oil prices surge above $100

Iran IRGC deploys forces to Yemen as oil prices surge above $100

Houthi forces captured the strategic port city of Mocha in Yemen, aligning with rising oil prices and a broader regional escalation involving Iran.

World ·11 Sep 2026, 09:03 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Nuclear blast maps show devastation in 10 UK cities as Russia warns West

Nuclear blast maps show devastation in 10 UK cities as Russia warns West

Updated nuclear blast projections reveal the devastating impact an 800-kiloton strike would have on major urban centers amid renewed warnings from Moscow.

World ·10 Sep 2026, 11:13 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Oil prices pass $100 amid intensified Middle East hostilities

Oil prices pass $100 amid intensified Middle East hostilities

International benchmark Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel as intensified military actions in the Middle East disrupted vital crude export routes and rattled global markets.

Business ·9 Sep 2026, 11:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US military destroys five Iranian oil tankers following missile attacks

US military destroys five Iranian oil tankers following missile attacks

The U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in retaliatory strikes following ballistic missile attacks on American warships by the IRGC.

World ·9 Sep 2026, 01:38 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Iran buries victims of reported US wedding attack, fires on Kuwait

Iran buries victims of reported US wedding attack, fires on Kuwait

Iran buried victims of a reported US airstrike on a wedding party near the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions flared with retaliatory missile attacks.

World ·4 Sep 2026, 01:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Syria condemns Israeli drone strike near Damascus injuring civilians

Syria condemns Israeli drone strike near Damascus injuring civilians

Syria strongly condemned an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in Beit Jinn near Damascus that left people injured, amid rising regional tensions.

World ·23 Aug 2026, 02:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has authorized select Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic requests, though the vital waterway remains largely restricted amid ongoing conflict.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 16:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US urges Hormuz security as Iran escalates threats, UAE detects missile

US urges Hormuz security as Iran escalates threats, UAE detects missile

The US pressed the UAE to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iranian threats and a missile launch that triggered a rare public shelter alert.

World ·20 Aug 2026, 00:40 ·Leah Bennett 6 min read
Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

The Iranian army has announced a $30,000 reward for killing or capturing US military personnel, with double the amount offered to women. Army chief Amir Hatami stated the plan followed citizen requests.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 02:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read