Oil prices are already starting to jump as threat of war against Iran lingers President Trump said that Iran must make a deal with the U.S. or ‘bad things will happen’ The Independent UK · Feb 19
Iranians grieve defiantly for thousands killed in last month's crackdown Iranians are still reeling with shock, grief and fear after Iran's rulers unleashed the deadliest crackdown ever seen in the Islamic Republic last month The Independent UK · Feb 19
UK refusing to allow Trump to use RAF bases to attack Iran The US president’s renewed criticism of the Chagos deal is reportedly because he is being blocked from using UK bases for a strike on Iran. The Independent UK · Feb 19
Bulletin world briefing: Trump sets Iran attack deadline and ex-South Korean president jailed Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Trump sets deadline for Iran strike decision in Board of Peace speech Everyone attending the first Board of Peace meeting today Gas explosion tears through building in Pakistan killing at least 16 people South Korea’s ex-president jailed for… The Independent UK · Feb 19
Trump says he'll decide whether to bomb Iran in next 10-15 days Sources believe a major war could begin within days. Axios · Feb 19
As Trump edges toward war with Iran, his ‘secretary of war’ is dangling from a palm tree in flip-flops with Dr. Oz Bombs or brunch? Why not both? We Got This Covered · Feb 19
Trump threatens ‘bad things will happen’ to Iran... in Board of Peace speech President saber-rattled in his speech to commemorate the next phase of the Gaza peace deal and tout his efforts for peace globally The Independent UK · Feb 19
'Will know in 10 days': Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make meaningful deal America may take further action regarding Iran within ten days. President Donald Trump stated that if a meaningful deal is not reached, negative consequences will follow. Talks are ongoing, described as constructive but historically difficult. The US has increased military presence in the Middle East amid rising tensions. Iran has… The Times of India · Feb 19
Will US attack Iran this weekend? What prediction market is betting on Prediction markets are showing a rising belief among traders that the United States might carry out a military strike on Iran as tensions escalate in the Middle East. The Times of India · Feb 19
British woman jailed for 10 years in Iran describes ‘endurance test’ of detention Speaking before she was sentenced with husband Craig, Lindsay Foreman tells of being on emotional rollercoaster The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
War With Iran? Plus: the same ole hawkish lies, a familial connection to Barry Goldwater's nomination, and the future of media is prediction markets on Substack. Reason · Feb 19
Forget the Board of Peace, Trump may be closer than thought to attacking Iran Tehran may claim it will not negotiate under duress, but that is precisely what it is being required to do The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Middle East on boil: 5 reasons why Trump may attack Iran anytime now The United States and Iran are nearing a potential military confrontation as diplomacy falters and military preparations intensify. A significant US military buildup in the Middle East, coupled with Iran's fortification of nuclear sites, raises fears of a major escalation. Despite ongoing talks, key gaps remain, and Washington is weighing… The Times of India · Feb 19
Inside Trump’s mega arsenal behind Iran strikes as president claims war can be fought ‘forever’ “The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better - As was stated to me today, we have a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social The Independent UK · Feb 19
Barchart · Feb 19 Stocks Slip Before the Open on U.S.-Iran Fears, Economic Data and Walmart Earnings on Tap March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.32%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.36% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as worries about a potential conflict between the U.S. and Iran dampened sentiment.
Axios · Feb 19 Oil prices jump amid signs of U.S.-Iran conflict The market sees risks to both Iranian exports but also a conflict that could threaten other supplies.
Evening Standard · Feb 19 British couple jailed in Iran ‘prepared to suffer to convey unjust treatment’ Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been imprisoned for 10 years following their arrest in January 2025.
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and Dr. Oz slammed over ‘leisurely’ midweek brunch photos: ‘Shouldn’t he be doing war stuff?’ One critic asked social media users to spare a thought for military personnel who are ‘preparing for a Trump-Hegseth war against Iran’
Euronews · Feb 19 US military ready for Iran strike from Saturday, reports claim US officials said the military will be ready to strike Iran within days as Donald Trump weighs action, even as Geneva nuclear talks expose wide gaps, according to reports by multiple US media outlets.
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Trump-Iran latest: US president gives 10-day ultimatum to Tehran to agree to deal or ‘bad things happen’ President Trump has given Iran 10 to 15 days to reach a deal before the US takes action
The Times of India · Feb 19 Fortified tunnels, repaired missile sites: Is Iran preparing for US strike? What satellite images show Satellite imagery from Iran shows that the Khamenei-regime is accelerating efforts to fortify key nuclear and missile sites, as the United States ramps up its military presence in the region and warns that time for diplomacy is running out.
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance Iran and the United States are both applying naval pressure to the talks over Tehran's nuclear program
The Independent UK · Feb 19 British couple on motorcycle tour jailed for 10 years in Iran Yvette Cooper says the sentence is ‘completely appalling’
Evening Standard · Feb 19 Yvette Cooper: British couple’s 10-year sentence in Iran ‘totally unjustifiable’ The Foreign Secretary pledged to pursue the case of Lindsay and Craig Foreman ‘relentlessly’ with the Iranian government.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19 US funding for global internet freedom ‘effectively gutted’ Programme that funds groups building tech to evade oppressive government controls under serious threat