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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Julia Kollewe and Callum Jones

European stock markets rally after report of ‘secret outreach’ by Iran to try to end war

A trader in London.
The FTSE 100 share index rose 0.5%, with mining companies and airlines leading the risers. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

European stock markets have rallied on a report claiming Iran is engaging in a “secret outreach” to end the war in the Middle East, after several days of heavy losses on indices around the world.

The New York Times reported that a day after the attacks began, operatives from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence indirectly contacted the CIA with an offer to discuss terms for ending the conflict.

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