Investors Pull £1.5Bn from Equity Funds Amid Iran War Fears
Rising geopolitical tensions and market uncertainty drive ten straight months of outflows, with UK and global equities under pressure
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Trump Rejects Pakistan-Backed Iran Ceasefire Proposal as Deadline Looms
Trump warns of military action against Iran while signaling openness to negotiations, as Pakistan pushes for more time to secure a ceasefire deal
Iran Vows Retaliation After Deadly Strike on Karaj Bridge
U.S. F-15E Shot Down Over Iran With One Crew Member Rescued
Iranian officials have made public appeals for civilians to assist in locating the crew
LNG Tanker Enters Strait of Hormuz for First Time Since US-Israel-Iran Conflict
The carrier is operating without cargo
Iranian Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Detained Again in Tehran
Family says whereabouts unknown as activists warn of growing pressure on dissent in Iran
Drone Strike Hits Oil Facility in Iraq’s Erbil Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Attack in Iraq’s Kurdistan region comes amid rising Iran-West tensions and threats to key oil infrastructure
Iran Accused of Recruiting Minors for Wartime Roles, Rights Groups Warn
Rights groups warn of potential breaches of humanitarian law as minors reportedly assist in patrols and checkpoints
Houthis Launch Missiles at Israel
A potential escalation around the Bab al-Mandab Strait could further affect trade flows
Iran-Linked Hackers Access Kash Patel’s Email and Leak Photos Online
The FBI confirmed Patel’s account had been targeted
Uganda Could Join Israel in Middle East War
Uganda ranks 107th among the world’s strongest militaries
Iran Warns of Expanding Conflict as US Proposes Plan to End Middle East War
Fears of wider war grow as Tehran signals escalation and global energy routes face renewed risk
Iran Says “Non-Hostile” Ships Can Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz
Vessels not involved in actions against Iran may pass safely
Iran Fires Missiles At Israel As Trump Postpones Threat To Strike Power Grid
Iranian officials held separate consultations with Oman and Pakistan
Iran Threatens Gulf Energy And Water Infrastructure After Trump Ultimatum
The intensifying conflict has sent shockwaves through global markets
Iran Offers EU Support Over Greenland Amid Past U.S. Threats
Trump cited national security reasons
Trump Threatens to Strike Iran’s Power Plants Over Hormuz Standoff
The warning came just a day after he suggested the war could be scaled back
Israel Strikes Tehran as Iran Retaliates During Nowruz Celebrations
Missile exchanges and regional attacks raise fears of wider conflict across the Middle East
Trump: Israel Will Not Attack Iran Again Unless Provoked
Trump said the United States did not have prior knowledge of Israel’s attack
Israel Says Ali Larijani and Basij Commander Killed in Iran Strike
There was no immediate confirmation from Iran
Uzbekistan Delivers Food and Medical Aid to Iran
Officials from the Iranian side attended the handover ceremony
Seven Iranian Women’s Football Delegation Members Seek Asylum in Australia after Anthem Protest
Seven members initially accepted humanitarian visas over safety concerns, but five, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, later returned to Iran
Mojtaba Khamenei Airlifted to Russia for Private Treatment
His injuries required specialised hospital care
Trump Threatens Strike on Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Hub if Hormuz Remains Blocked
Trump also claimed Iran was unable to defend itself against U.S. strikes