Iran could hit London with a missile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth suggests It comes as US President Donald Trump blasted the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers as ‘toys’ Evening Standard · Mar 26
Australia accused of ‘betrayal’ after banning Iranian tourists with valid visas Government says it’s ‘acting in national interest amid rapidly changing global conditions’ The Independent UK · Mar 26
Iran war has raised risk of attack in Britain, top terror chief warns ‘I think it would be very surprising if the events in the Middle East didn’t have an impact on the UK’ - Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor Evening Standard · Mar 26
Iran war briefing: Trump extends strike deadline citing ‘very good’ talks President Donald Trump has extended a pause on threatened strikes against Iran's energy facilities by 10 days, claiming the extension was at Tehran's request and that talks to end the war were "going very well". The Pentagon is considering sending another 10,000 troops to the Middle East, according to a… The Independent UK · Mar 26
Next warns of higher prices for shoppers as Iran war hikes costs The retailer has taken a £15 million hit due to the conflict The Independent UK · Mar 26
Will Ships Have to Pay to Cross the Strait of Hormuz? Iran Drafts Toll Bill Amid War The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is driving global oil markets deeper into turmoil, as Iran consolidates control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for energy supplies. Tensions have escalated further with warnings from Tehran that the passage could be completely closed if the United States targets… Whats Hot · Mar 26
'They’ll get mowed down': Did Trump reject Netanyahu’s plan to urge Iranians to protest? US president Trump reportedly rejected Israeli prime minister Netanyahu's proposal for a joint public call for Iranians to protest, fearing high civilian casualties. While Israel prioritizes fostering an uprising, the US views regime change as a secondary outcome. This divergence emerged after Israeli strikes targeting key Iranian security figures, aimed… The Times of India · Mar 26
Next reveals £15m cost hit from Iran war and warns prices may need to rise The high street chain said if the conflict lasts beyond three months, it would probably need to pass on higher costs by raising prices. Evening Standard · Mar 26
Iran Rejects US Peace Plan via Pakistan, Sets 5 Conditions to End War Including Strait of Hormuz Control US-Iran tensions escalate as Iran rejects a ceasefire proposal, demanding control over the Strait of Hormuz and war reparations. Learn how this impacts global oil supply and market stability. International Business Times UK · Mar 26
Next warns shoppers of higher prices if Iran conflict drags on till summer Next’s UK sales have been “encouraging” so far this year and strong overseas “up to the point the conflict began in the Middle East.” Evening Standard · Mar 26
'It was already open': Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif jabs US’ ‘shifted war goal’ on Strait of Hormuz NEW DELHI: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif took a jibe at the United States and Israel, saying that the goal of their war against Iran has “shifted to reopening the Strait of Hormuz." The Times of India · Mar 26
Newsletter: Cut Hungary from EU talks unless it explains allegations of leaks to Russia - Barroso Also in this neswsletter: The embattled EU-US trade deal is expected to clear the final hurdle in a vote in the European Parliament's plenary. Euronews · Mar 26
Gulf states 'losing patience' with Iran, could join US-Israel war against Tehran: Report Iran’s Gulf neighbours are weighing the possibility of joining the United States-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic but could be pushed further into entering the conflict if Tehran follows through on its threats to target their critical infrastructure, according to people familiar with the situation. The Times of India · Mar 26
NS&I chief executive replaced in ‘fresh start’ over missing savings crisis; bad day for markets – as it happened Pension minister says ‘appropriate compensation’ will be paid to the approximately 37,500 people affected The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
The Times of India · Mar 26 US President Donald Trump says he wants Iran war to end within weeks: Report President Trump aims to conclude the Iran conflict within weeks, believing it's in its final stages. He has urged officials to adhere to a four-to-six-week timeline, potentially before a summit with China's Xi Jinping. White House states Iran expressed willingness to talk, leading to postponed strikes. However, Tehran insists hostilities…
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Trump confirms May visit to China after Iran war forces delay to landmark trip US president says he’s visiting Beijing on 14-15 May
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26 Auction clearance rate slumps to 57% nationwide as interest rate hikes prompt Australians to sell Homebuyers lose confidence amid higher rates and Iran war-linked price rises across the economy, buyers agent says
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26 Thursday briefing: Why most Israelis back the conflict with Iran, even as international support wanes In today’s newsletter: This new war has exposed widening fractures between Israel and its allies, and the country finds itself increasingly out of step with global opinion
The Times of India · Mar 26 Trump’s China visit set for May 14–15 after delay over Iran war; talks with Xi planned in Beijing President Donald Trump will visit China on May 14-15 for state talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, a meeting rescheduled due to the Iran conflict. This marks Trump's first trip to China in eight years and follows a previous trade truce. Discussions are anticipated to cover trade, Taiwan, and…
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26 Afternoon Update: RBA official’s rate hike warning; ABC boss’s ‘utterly offensive’ comments condemned; and ‘boy kibble’ goes viral Iran war ‘making us all poorer’, but bank may need to raise interest rates again to curtail inflation, assistant governor says
The Independent UK · Mar 26 British woman jailed in Iran has ‘made peace’ with chance of dying amid bombing British couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman, of East Sussex, were jailed for 10 years.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26 UK consumer confidence has ‘collapsed’ during Iran war, retail industry says BRC survey finds public even more pessimistic about finances as higher energy prices fuel inflation fears
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Iran and US harden positions as Tehran keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz Iran and the United States hardened their positions as diplomacy aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the war appeared to be faltering
The Times of India · Mar 26 US-Iran mediation: JD Vance might visit Pakistan over weekend to talk it out with Tehran US vice president JD Vance might visit Pakistan this week for crucial talks aimed at de-escalating the Middle East conflict with Iran. This potential visit, part of backchannel diplomacy, follows indications that Iran prefers negotiating through Vance. Pakistan has offered to host these sensitive discussions, even as the US maintains…
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Iran-US war latest: Trump extends pause on energy plant strikes and says talks with Tehran going ‘very well’ The US may send an additional 10,000 troops on top of the thousands of service members already dispatched to the region, according to a new report