Iran attacks US military base in Qatar Iran has launched at least 10 missiles toward Qatar, which hosts the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East Salon · Jun 23, 2025
Orderly, coherent or flat-footed: PM rejects criticism Anthony Albanese has dismissed suggestions he was "flat-footed" after US bombing raids on Iran, as he called for a ceasefire to hold between Iran and Israel. AAP · Jun 23, 2025
Lammy urges Reform’s newest MP to ‘get some help’ over ‘conspiracy theories’ During a statement on the Middle East, the Foreign Secretary said Sarah Pochin should ‘get off social media’. Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025
Trump and Netanyahu aim to remake the Middle East with bombs. Iran shows why that will always fail The US has rashly followed Israel into a war that will not end Iran’s nuclear programme or topple its government, says Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025
Escalating war in the Middle East: Ask our world affairs editor anything ASK ME ANYTHING: The Independent’s world affairs editor Sam Kiley is in Tel Aviv to explain what the latest US-Iran escalation means for Israel, Tehran, and the wider Middle East – and to answer your questions on where this growing conflict goes next The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
Houston American Energy (HUSA) Stock Explodes 58% Monday: What's Going On? Houston American Energy Corporation (NYSE:HUSA) shares are trading higher by 58% to $23.76 Monday morning, driven by intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that threaten global oil supply routes. Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025
Palantir, Nuclear Stocks, and the Put/Call Ratio: Key Stocks, Sectors, and Indicators on Watch After U.S. Strikes on Iran After major geopolitical escalation in the Middle East over the weekend, here's what traders need to know this week. Barchart · Jun 23, 2025
Rutte: NATO's new 5% target is 'quantum leap' to improve air defence and buy 'thousands' of tanks The crisis unfolding in the Middle East is expected to create a showdown over the summit where allies will announce a new defence spending target of 5% of GDP. Euronews · Jun 23, 2025
Dollar Firms on Escalation of Middle East Tensions The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.06% at a 3-week high. The dollar is climbing today after the weekend attack by the US on Iran's nuclear facilities boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar. The dollar also found support from the stronger-than-expected US PMI and existing home sales... Barchart · Jun 23, 2025
Will Bitcoin Hit New All-Time Highs After Dip Under $100K? Here's What New Poll Predicts Tensions in the Middle East have caused the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to go down by under $100,000 in the last several days. A Benzinga reader poll may have predicted that move and could show what happens next. Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock On Watch Amid Middle East Tensions: What's Going On? Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) shares are on watch Monday morning as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are raising fears of oil supply disruptions. Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025
Playing A Hot Hand--75% Of S&P 500 Companies Reporting Earnings Last Quarter Exceeded Their Earnings Expectations With all the talk of wild card "X" factors such as President Donald Trump's tariffs or instability in the Middle East, unsettling the stock market, you would logically expect the quarterly earnings season to be full of bad news. It is impossible to deny that the last quarter was a… Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025
Vance says ‘dumb presidents’ mark difference in previous Middle East attacks IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
John Swinney 'concerned' about UK involvement in Middle East conflict JOHN Swinney has said he is “concerned” the UK could be drawn into the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2025
Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025 Indonesia Energy (INDO) Stock Soars Amid Middle East Tensions, Oil Disruption Fears Indonesia Energy Corp Ltd (NYSE:INDO) shares are surging 35% to $6.85 Monday morning, fueled by escalating geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East and mounting concerns over global oil supply disruptions.
Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2025 Are airlines stopping flights to Middle East amid soaring tensions? Many airlines have suspended flights to some Middle East destinations, but others are adapting and using new routes.
International Business Times · Jun 23, 2025 Asian Countries Most Vulnerable To Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading route over US strikes on its nuclear sites.
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025 Stopping Iran’s nuclear programme ‘a good thing’, says Downing Street A spokesman added that the Government’s focus is on diplomacy.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 How will your household costs be affected by conflict in the Middle East? The price of oil rising impacts on fuel, transport, production and inflation
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025 Are flights to Dubai and Qatar still cancelled? Here’s the latest Foreign Office tourist advice
Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025 US Stocks Likely To Open Lower As Iran Vows Retaliation After US Strike: 'Worst Is Now In The Rear-View Mirror,' Says Top Analyst (UPDATED) U.S. stock futures dipped into the red after a brief rise Monday morning, as tensions continue to flare in the Middle East, following American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2025 French citizens repatriated from Israel as conflict with Iran intensifies Nearly 200 French citizens arrived in France from Israel on Monday as French officials stepped up efforts to evacuate people from the Middle East following the decision of the American President Donald Trump to deploy his war planes against nuclear facilities in Iran.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2025 Airlines are changing plans due to the Middle East conflict. How will it affect Australian passengers? After strikes on Iran, airlines are taking alternative routes. Here’s what to do if you’re booked on a flight from Australia to Europe
Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025 Marco Rubio Urges China To Intervene, Calls Strait Of Hormuz Closure 'Economic Suicide' For Iran: 'We Retain Options To Deal With That' U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route for global crude oil. Rubio’s warning comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 JD Vance says ‘dumb presidents’ to blame for past Middle Eastern wars US Vice President JD Vance blamed “dumb former presidents” for ongoing Middle East conflicts, contrasting them with Donald Trump's approach to Iran.