The Latest Breaking News from Iran

UK households will suffer £2,400 hit from Iran war, analysis shows

The conflict is continuing to ‘squeeze’ the British economy, thinktanks warn

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Stocks Pressured as Soaring Crude Prices Boost Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.42% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.23%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.40%, and September E-mini...

Barchart · Aug 31

Tehran mocks Trump’s ‘laughable’ claims after US president stated Iran is ‘dead’

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The Independent UK · Aug 31

European gas prices spike above €70 amid renewed Middle East fighting

The benchmark Dutch TTF natural gas price rose above €70 per megawatt-hour on Monday, as renewed fighting between the US and Iran raised fresh concerns about further delays to LNG exports from the Persian Gulf.

Euronews · Aug 31

U.S. And Iran Trade Strikes Again. Oil Prices Soar.

Brent crude prices climbed more than 5% and went back above $90 per barrel on Monday morning.

International Business Times · Aug 31

Trump Admin To Further Escalate Economic Pressure On Iran: 'Financial Violence If We Have To'

"We are showing people that we know who you are, you know who you are, and this has got to stop," Scott Bessent said.

International Business Times · Aug 31

U.S.-Iran Hostilities Resume. Trump Again Threatens To Target Key Island For Tehran's Oil Exports.

U.S. forces said they struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, while Tehran launched missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan.

International Business Times · Aug 31

Exclusive: US naval blockade is paralysing daily life, Iranians tell Euronews

A Euronews Farsi exclusive shows how a reinstated US naval blockade is paralysing Iran’s trade, driving 70% inflation and pushing families into survival mode. From stranded cargo to empty tables, Iranian citizens speak out on the worsening humanitarian crisis.

Euronews · Aug 31

Global Market: Emerging Asian currencies fall as Fed hike bets rise, oil prices surge

Most emerging Asian currencies and equities fell on Monday as hawkish comments from US Fed Chair Kevin Warsh boosted bets on a possible September rate hike, strengthening the dollar and pressuring regional assets. A surge in oil prices amid escalating US-Iran tensions added to concerns for energy-importing economies.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

UAE intercepts incoming Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle East

An Iranian drone was intercepted early Monday over the United Arab Emirates territorial waters, the Defense Ministry said

The Independent UK · Aug 31