The Latest Breaking News from Iran

UK withdraws staff from Iran amid threat of US strikes

The decision to withdraw UK staff comes a day after talks between the US and Iran over its nuclear programme ended without agreement.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

'Don't want to, but sometimes you have to': Donald Trump again warns Iran of possible military action

Despite a significant military build-up in the Middle East, US President Trump expressed his unhappiness with Iran but remains open to a deal, reiterating his core demand that Tehran must not possess nuclear weapons. While military action is a last resort, diplomatic efforts continue, with talks scheduled and US officials…

The Times of India · Feb 27

FTSE 100 hits high and oil jumps amid US-Iran tension

The FTSE 100 index ended up 63.85 points, 0.6%, at 10,910.55, a record close.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

Crude Oil Prices Rally on US-Iran Tensions

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +1.45 (+2.22%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0271 (+1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today, with crude posting a 7-month high and gasoline posting an 8-month high. Concerns about a potential US strike on...

Barchart · Feb 27

As tension with Iran simmers, the CIA takes to social media to recruit spies

Not very subtle!

We Got This Covered · Feb 27

Stocks Retreat on AI Disruption Concerns and Geopolitical Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.41%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.59%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Feb 27

Dollar Under Pressure from Lower T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.06%. The dollar is slightly lower today as a decline in the 10-year T-note yield to a 2.75-month low has weakened the dollar's interest rate differentials. Losses in the dollar are limited due to stronger-than-expected US economic reports on Jan PPI,...

Barchart · Feb 27

UK withdraws staff from Iran amid fears of US strikes

Expectations of imminent US strikes on the Tehran regime are growing

Evening Standard · Feb 27

IAEA flags Iran’s 60% uranium reserve — why the revelation matters

Iran has stored some of its most highly enriched uranium in an underground tunnel complex at its key Isfahan nuclear facility, the International Atomic Energy Agency disclosed in a confidential report, according to Reuters. The disclosure marks the first time the UN nuclear watchdog has publicly pinpointed the location of…

The Times of India · Feb 27

UK pulls embassy staff from Iran as Trump issues nuclear warning

The UK has withdrawn all staff from its embassy in Iran, citing escalating security concerns. The British government confirmed the temporary withdrawal of its staff, saying that the embassy would operate remotely. Britain's Foreign Office said that its ability to assist British nationals in Iran is now severely limited, with…

The Independent UK · Feb 27