Iran war could knock UK homebuyer confidence, says builder Persimmon Growing fears that elevated interest rates will continue, as Barclays finds worries that war will push up inflation The Guardian - UK · Mar 10
Iran war briefing: Explosions rock Tehran amid intense night of attacks IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 10
Watchdog urged to clamp down on heating oil costs after 1.7m UK homes hit by soaring bills Prices have doubled since the US-Iran war broke out with the Conservatives urging the competition watchdog to ensure ‘fairness’ for customers The Independent UK · Mar 10
Exclusive: U.S. dismissed Ukraine deal for anti-Iran drone tech last year Snubbing Ukraine's offer ranks as one of the U.S.'s biggest tactical miscalculations before the war, officials say. Axios · Mar 10
Megyn Kelly accuses Lindsey Graham of having ‘incredible bloodlust’ after his threats to five world regions in 24 hours Right-wing broadcaster accuses South Carolina Republican of ‘insatiable bloodlust’ over cheerleading for U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran and aggressive stance towards other nations The Independent UK · Mar 10
Is Ben-Gvir Dead via an Attack? Israel's National Security Minister Figures In Car Accident - Here's What Happened False rumours claim Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was injured in an Iranian strike, but the story stems from a 2024 car accident in Ramle. International Business Times UK · Mar 10
Is Crude Oil Price Going Down Soon Amidst Iran Conflict? Trump Declares 'War Is Almost Over' Oil prices surged amid Iran conflict fears but fell after Donald Trump said the war could end soon, easing concerns about supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times UK · Mar 10
What Is a Sleeper Cell — Here's What You Need to Know About Encrypted Iranian Messages That Could Target the West US intelligence intercepted encrypted Iranian transmissions potentially activating sleeper cells after Khamenei's death, leading to violent incidents. Investigations are ongoing. International Business Times UK · Mar 10
Oil prices fall as Trump floats possible sanctions relief Oil markets got their first significant relief in days as Trump signalled Washington could ease sanctions on some countries to cool crude prices. Euronews · Mar 10
Iranians fleeing cities under attack seek refuge in the countryside Tens of thousands of Iranians are fleeing Tehran and other cities as Israeli and U.S. bombardment spreads fear The Independent UK · Mar 10
Newsletter: War fears, oil markets and EU energy battles Also in this newsletter: Fico warns Slovakia may block EU's Ukraine loan if Orbán loses election. Euronews · Mar 10
Iran war: Oil surge, midterms worry Trump advisers as they push for an exit plan Amidst surging oil prices and upcoming mid-term elections, President Trump has reportedly been advised to seek an exit plan from the Middle East. Advisors are urging him to articulate that military objectives have largely been achieved, as polls indicate public opposition to the ongoing conflict. The Times of India · Mar 10
A world at war: Iran conflict goes global This isn't World War III. But it may be the closest we've come in decades. Axios · Mar 10
Trump ‘gambling with lives’ in Iran, top EU lawmaker Neumann tells Euronews The European Parliament's top lawmaker on Iran tells Europe Today that she cannot 'endorse a war' where the end game is unclear, saying regime change cannot be triggered by 'bombs alone' as Trump contradicts war timeline. Euronews · Mar 10
Evening Standard · Mar 10 Oil prices fall and stock markets rebound on hopes of end to Iran war The price of Brent crude dropped sharply in Tuesday trading, sliding by 16% to 83.1 US dollars a barrel when London’s markets closed.
Evening Standard · Mar 10 EU buying Russian oil would be ‘utterly despicable’ – Ireland’s deputy premier Vladimir Putin has reportedly said his country is willing to work with European customers amid an energy crisis caused by the Iran war.
The Times of India · Mar 10 Middle East conflict: ‘Blue’ flash lights up sky near Tehran after airstrike - watch The sky above a city near Tehran, the capital of Iran, appeared to turn “blue” on Tuesday as the conflict involving the United States and Israel continued, with viral videos circulating widely on social media.
Evening Standard · Mar 10 Average five year fixed mortgages surge past 5% as Iran war fallout hits homeowners FTSE 100 shot up around 150 points in an early trading “relief rally” in the City
Evening Standard · Mar 10 Persimmon flags worries over homebuyer confidence amid Iran conflict A raft of mortgage lenders have begun increasing their rates because of soaring inflation expectations caused by the war.
Newslaundry · Mar 10 All was well, according to sources (and media that quoted them). Then LPG reality arrived After a week of ‘government sources’ attempting to effectively gaslight the public on fuel security amid the war on Iran, the Centre has finally pulled the emergency cord of the Essential Commodities Act to ensure the uninterrupted flow of LPG to critical services.
Evening Standard · Mar 10 Donald Trump's Iran war is making Britain poorer, warns Nigel Farage's Reform UK amid oil cost turmoil Petrol prices, mortgage rates and oil home heating costs are rising as the UK economy is rocked by the fall-out from the Middle East conflict
The Guardian - AU · Mar 10 ‘Vicious cycle’: panic buying is biggest risk to Australia’s petrol supplies, experts say Government and motoring groups say there is no shortage of fuel supplies but stockpiling has left country service stations running dry, as Iran war sparks oil price fears
Evening Standard · Mar 10 Iranian women's football players who refused to sing national anthem are granted humanitarian visas in Australia ‘Australians have been moved by the plight of these brave women,’ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told a news conference in Canberra
Evening Standard · Mar 10 US launches 'most intense day of strikes' on Iran yet as Tehran attacks countries across Gulf Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the US ‘will not relent until the enemy is totally and decisively defeated’
Euronews · Mar 10 Is the EU ready to handle the fallout of a US–Iran war? The United States and Iran are at war, and the European Union is increasingly affected by this rapidly escalating regional conflict.