The Latest Breaking News from Iran

UK economic growth in February better than forecast before Iran war

The ONS said gross domestic product grew by 0.5% month-on-month in February following upwardly revised growth of 0.1% in January.

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Donald Trump's Iran war threatens to torpedo London's economic uplift, warn business chiefs

The latest GDP figure shows an unexpected boost to growth before the Iran war kicked off

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Thursday briefing: What it will take for Britain to break up with natural gas

In today’s newsletter: The economic fortunes of the UK are intertwined with the price of the costly fuel – so why are we so slow to ditch it?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16

Iran war sparks EU proposal to reduce tax on electricity and encourage green transition

Electricity is taxed far higher than fossil fuels. Could a new EU proposal finally reverse this?

Euronews · Apr 16

France prepares for terror attack hitting London amid Donald Trump Iran war tensions

Exclusive: Special agents from the Paris-based Crisis and Support Centre could be flown over to Britain to help French diplomats deal with a major incident in London

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Oil prices drop below $95 and Asian stocks hit record highs as Iran peace deal hopes grow

Brent ‌crude opens 0.4 per cent lower at $94.55 a barrel after reports Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Omani side of Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Iran-US war latest: Trump calls it a ‘historic day’ as ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect

The truce follows a heavy bombing campaign by Israel against targets it says are linked to Hezbollah

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street hits record and oil steadies

Asian stocks are mostly higher and oil prices have steadied over expectations of an extension of a ceasefire in the Iran war and more talks between the U.S. and Iran

The Independent UK · Apr 16

US blockade: No Iranian ship allowed to cross Strait of Hormuz in last three days, 10 sent back

The US military on Thursday said it had turned back 10 vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of its naval blockade, even as maritime tracking data suggested some ships may have initially crossed the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India · Apr 16

Pentagon approaches US automakers to help make weapons as wars deplete stocks, report claims

The reported outreach effort is reminiscent of how the major Detroit automakers helped produce armaments during WWII

The Independent UK · Apr 16