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The Latest Breaking News from Iran

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56m ago Outrage as Trump names two US cities for Iran to take out: ‘That’s a very small price to pay’
1h ago Republicans return to tough-on-crime message ahead of difficult midterm elections
1h ago Global oil stocks are alarmingly low and could take two years to rebuild, Aramco warns
1h ago Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
4h ago Trump Appears Willing To Sacrifice Los Angeles, San Diego in Iran War as 'Small Price to Pay'

US ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE to defend country

Israel has sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during the Iran war

The Independent UK · May 12

Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI rates rise sharply in near future? Oil rises as supply fears return

Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI rates rise sharply in near future? Oil prices increased as hopes for a peace deal faded and supply fears returned. The Strait of Hormuz risk, lower OPEC output, falling US crude stocks, and US-China tensions pushed…

The Economic Times · May 12

A second wave of Iran energy shocks is about to hit Asia and the wider world. Why aren’t markets reacting?

“The market has been complacent,” Chen Chien-Ming, an associate professor at NTU, says, blaming investors' "wishful thinking that the war will soon end.”

Fortune · May 12

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US Treasury enlists banks to target Iranian money laundering schemes

The US Treasury has directed banks to intensify their monitoring of Iranian money laundering networks that enable funds from sanctioned oil. The move is part of the wider strategy to pressure Iran into a deal as negotiations stall.

Euronews · May 12

‘There’s too much risk’: Britons on changing holiday plans amid Iran war

Prospect of flight cancellations and petrol shortages prompt people to switch from air and road to rail and bus

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Who Was Erfan Shakourzadeh? The Elite Engineer Iran Executed After He Refused to Leave His Country

Iran executed aerospace engineer Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, on espionage charges after he endured months of torture and solitary confinement to extract a forced confession.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Bitcoin slips below $81K after Trump rejects Iran peace proposal; institutional investors continue accumulating BTC

Bitcoin slipped below $81,000 after briefly crossing $82,000 as geopolitical tensions rose following US President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s peace proposal. Despite volatility, BTC held key support, while institutional buying and ETF inflows signalled steady demand. Altcoins were mixed, with select tokens gaining while others declined.

The Economic Times · May 12

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Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply

The global maritime industry is facing a looming shortage of the fuel that powers ships as the Iran war chokes off a key shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · May 12

Greggs issues warning despite new menu helping to boost sales

Greggs said it was monitoring the situation in the Middle East amid rising energy costs

The Independent UK · May 12

UK faces biggest fall in consumer confidence since start of Ukraine war, research suggests

PwC warned the drop in confidence would only get worse as energy and food costs are set to skyrocket

The Independent UK · May 12

Cost of US war on Iran mounting – as it happened

Pete Hegseth and other officials appear before House to face grilling on Iran war expenditure and military operations

The Guardian - UK · May 12

The best cash ISAs and savings accounts paying the highest interest rates in May

War in Iran has ‘upended interest rate expectations’

The Independent UK · May 12

Uday Kotak puts India's troubles in perspective as the economy swings between hope and despair in the wake of Iran war

CII Annual Summit: Uday Kotak issued a rallying cry for India to gear up for looming global challenges. He stressed upon the importance of a proactive stance rather than a wait-and-see approach for India to successfully navigate the current global turmoil.

The Economic Times · May 12

Iranian chief negotiator says US must accept peace proposal or face 'failure'

Iran has refused to back down in its war with Washington, with military officials warning they are prepared to respond to any renewed US attack.

Euronews · May 12

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The Economic Times · May 12

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: The plan B

Travellers are changing holiday plans. Shorter trips in Europe are becoming popular. Rising airfares and conflict are causing concern. Many are booking later and choosing flexible options. Airlines face higher fuel costs. Demand for travel remains strong but destinations are shifting. Safe-haven locations are in demand. Rail travel is also…

The Guardian - AU · May 12

Iran war oil shortage forces Japan snack giant to use black-and-white packaging

Calbee to switch its brightly coloured packaging to black and white because war has disrupted supply of certain raw materials used in ink

The Economic Times · May 12

China green tech firms target new consumers hit by Iran war energy shock

Companies like Jinko Solar, Chery Automobile, and BYD are seeing surging demand for EVs, batteries, and solar panels in markets seeking alternatives to costly fuel imports.

The Economic Times · May 12

Global Market: Bank of Japan turns increasingly hawkish as oil shock fuels inflation concerns

Japan's central bank, the BOJ, is feeling pressure to raise interest rates soon. Surging oil prices linked to the Iran conflict are pushing inflation higher. Some policymakers want a rate hike as early as June. This signals a shift towards tighter policy. Investors now expect a significant change in Japan's…

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Radio France Internationale · May 12

France and UK convene 40-nation Hormuz talks, as Iran stand-off continues

The United Kingdom and France are set to co-host a multinational meeting on Tuesday aimed at turning diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz into a practical security operation, as Western powers seek to stabilise the strategically important waterway after months of conflict and disruption.

The Independent UK · May 12

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street rally despite Iran war worries

Asian shares are trading mixed as optimism encouraged by a record rally on Wall Street clashed with pessimism over worries about surging oil prices and an inflated AI boom

The Economic Times · May 12

UK sanctions Iranian entities accused of deploying criminal proxies

Britain has imposed new sanctions targeting groups and individuals accused of facilitating hostile Iranian actions. These measures aim to disrupt illicit finance flows supporting Iran's destabilizing activities. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans for those threatening security in the UK and the Middle East.

The Economic Times · May 12

Pakistan extends countrywide austerity drive after US, Iran fail to strike deal

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended nationwide austerity measures until June 13 amid continuing uncertainty over the Iran conflict and fragile ceasefire in West Asia.

The Economic Times · May 12

Why market crashed today? Sensex tumbles 1,450 points; Nifty closes below 23,400. 6 key factors behind the D-Street bloodbath

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday, with Sensex and Nifty extending previous day's losses. The decline was fueled by a fresh all-time low in the rupee, elevated oil prices, and geopolitical concerns stemming from the Middle East conflict. Investors are spooked by continuing FII selling and global…

The Economic Times · May 12

Silver gains Rs 3,100/kg, gold at Rs 1.54 lakh/10g ahead of US inflation data, fading peace talk hopes. What should you do?

Gold and silver prices rose on MCX Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data. Weakening hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal lifted crude oil prices, fuelling concerns that persistent inflation could keep global interest rates higher for longer.

The Economic Times · May 12

IHCL shares in focus after Q4 results; firm highlights Iran-US war impact. Here’s what Morgan Stanley, other brokerages say

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) reported a 15% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 600 crore for Q4 FY26, despite a 36% sequential decline. Revenue also saw a year-on-year increase but a sequential dip. The company acknowledged the impact of the Iran-US war on its operations, particularly in…

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