The Latest Breaking News from Iran

The Iran war has brought Israel to a new low point with Democrats in Congress

Several lawmakers told Axios they can no longer support U.S. funding even for defensive weaponry.

Axios · Apr 15

How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform South Korea’s solar industry

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15

Rachel Reeves slashes bills for thousands of businesses as Iran war sparks rising costs

Rachel Reeves has recently stepped up criticism of US-Israeli military action in Iran

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Stocks hit record high as investors bet on Iran war optimism

Whether Wall Street’s optimism for peace is justified, and if current stock valuations are sustainable, remains to be seen

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Chancellor to cut electricity bills for thousands more UK firms

Rachel Reeves announced the action to support firms after warning over the lingering impact of the Iran war.

Evening Standard · Apr 15

White House denies US sought truce extension, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

The White House denied formally requesting a ceasefire extension with Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic engagements. While cautiously optimistic about a deal, the US has made its "red lines" clear. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran with a potential new framework for talks, following previous negotiations that stalled over key issues…

The Times of India · Apr 15

Gianni Infantino adamant Iran will play in World Cup despite war with US

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will come to the World Cup this summer

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Morning Mail: Inside One Nation’s finances, Labor’s defence boost, and can the Rinehart rift heal?

Our investigation asks what has happened to public funds banked by Pauline Hanson’s party; plus will Gina Rinehart double down in her legal battle?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15

US-Iran Peace Hopes Push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to Record Highs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.80%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.40%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.79%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 15

Trump is sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East as Iran standoff deepens - REPORT

The Trump administration is sending roughly 10,000 additional U.S. troops to the Middle East, a major military reinforcement that signals Washington is preparing for a deeper and potentially longer confrontation with Iran even as President Donald Trump insists the crisis could end soon.

Latin Times · Apr 15