Aussie shares stall as conflict weighs on confidence Air and drone attacks in the Middle East have dominated market sentiment since Israel launched air strikes in Iran last week, sending oil prices surging. AAP · Jun 16, 2025
The UK must exercise all its leverage to de-escalate the Middle East THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The G7, and parliament, must bring cool heads to bear for the clarity necessary to decide what action must be taken to moderate the conflict between Iran and Israel The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025
Why it is Groundhog Day for Starmer with Trump at the G7 NEWS ANALYSIS: With escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, world leaders will have much to discuss, but Starmer also has issues closer to home on his mind, as political editor David Maddox writes The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025
Voices: What’s happening between Iran and Israel is a direct result of Trump’s carelessness COMMENT: Far from being a legendary peacemaker, the US president’s actions in both terms in office have led him to fuel chaos throughout the Middle East, writes Michael Day The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025
Geopolitics, the Fed and Other Can't Miss Items this Week The stock market opens a shortened trading week under the shadow of escalating Middle East tensions following Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear, missile and military complex early Friday. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market. Barchart · Jun 15, 2025
Trump promises "peace" in Iran, Israel Trump said he would "never get credit" for his statecraft and promised to "make the Middle East great again" Salon · Jun 15, 2025
Map: The UK, US and French military bases across the Middle East after Iran threat Iran says it does not want its conflict with Israel to expand to neighbouring countries but accuses the US and its allies of greenlighting Israel in its attacks against Tehran The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025
The UK should protect its allies in the Gulf and Middle East – but Israel isn’t one of them IN FOCUS : Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear programme is good for the UK – but helping Israel now is not, and here’s why, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025
Britain ‘not at war’ despite sending more RAF jets to the Middle East, Reeves says Rachel Reeves said Britain may play a military role in helping Israel as the conflict intensifies The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025
Rachel Reeves suggests UK will 'potentially' support Israel amid Iran conflict Rachel Reeves has indicated that the UK could “potentially” support Israel amid the conflict in the Middle East The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2025
Starmer deploys more RAF jets to Middle East but calls for de-escalation IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025
Israel-Iran latest: Trump 'vetoed plan to assassinate Ayatollah' as Britons told to avoid ALL Israeli travel The POTUS also suggested the United States could intervene in the conflict amid fresh wave of missiles Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025
Australia backs Israel 'defence' amid escalation fears Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
UK to send jets to Middle East as Keir Starmer refuses to rule out defending Israel More RAF jets are being sent to the Middle East, Keir Starmer has said after Iran threatened to target UK, French and US bases if the countries help… The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025 More UK jets being sent to the Middle East as Starmer calls for de-escalation The Prime Minister said military assets were being sent to the region following an exchange of strikes and missile attacks by Israel and Iran.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025 UK moves jets to Middle East as Starmer refuses to rule out defending Israel Military assets to provide ‘contingency support’ as PM repeats call for de-escalation after Iran’s retaliatory strikes
International Business Times UK · Jun 14, 2025 Dow Futures Crash 500 Points, European Stocks Open Lower as Investors Dump Equities Amid Israel-Iran Tensions The major escalation in the Middle East dragged down futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 504 points, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures declined by 1.25% and 1.35%, respectively.
Latin Times · Jun 14, 2025 Iran Threatens to Attack US Military Bases If It Continues to Be a 'Backer' of Israel Iran has threatened to strike U.S. military assets in the Middle East if Washington continues supporting Israel during a deadly, fast-escalating war.
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025 Keir Starmer reiterates need to ‘de-escalate’ Israel-Iran conflict Iran launched missile and drone strikes on Israel overnight after a series of Israeli attacks on the heart of Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025 Lammy set for further talks with counterparts as Iran and Israel exchange fire The Foreign Secretary will speak to figures in the Middle East and elsewhere.
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025 Irish citizens released from detention in Egypt Ireland’s deputy premier has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025 Iran and Israel escalate fears of wider Middle East conflict IN FULL
The Guardian - US · Jun 14, 2025 Netanyahu outplayed Trump on Iran. Now the US risks being mired in another war If Trump wants to be the peacemaker he claims to be, he must negotiate a new deal with Tehran
Euronews · Jun 14, 2025 UN conference on Palestinian statehood postponed following Israeli strikes on Iran France and Saudi Arabia were due to co-chair a top-level UN conference on a two-state solution in New York next week, but French President Emmanuel Macron said it has been postponed due to surging tensions in the Middle East.
We Got This Covered · Jun 13, 2025 ‘Today is day 61’: Trump gives Iran a second chance to make a deal as the Middle East teeters on the brink of war Second chances don't come often.