The UK Coastguard is coordinating a response after sanctioned tanker MYRA issued a distress signal in severe weather off north-west Ireland.
Trump has postponed sweeping Russia sanctions, leaving UK and EU businesses watching the potential effects on energy costs, trade and sterling.
US senators warned Trump that a Russian diesel deal would fund the Kremlin while doing little to lower fuel prices, raising concern in Europe.
A US strike disabled a cargo ship near Iran-linked waters, while UKMTO reported a tanker hit in Hormuz, raising energy and trade risks.
Two Latvian citizens were detained after entering RAF Molesworth, raising fresh questions over UK defence-site security and wider business risk.
Yemen’s offensive near Mocha renews Red Sea trade concerns, with both government forces and Houthis claiming gains near a vital shipping corridor.
Trump expects renewed Iran talks after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz plan, leaving UK and EU markets alert to energy, sterling and escalation risks.
Yemen’s mobilisation call comes as Houthi advances near Red Sea routes raise risks for UK and European energy and trade markets.
CREA says Russia’s ship register rose 36% as sanctions pressure forced shadow fleet vessels away from open registries.
Trump said US-Iran talks in New York were productive, even after threatening Tehran, as UK and EU businesses watch Hormuz and energy risks.
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, raising fresh concerns over oil flows to Europe and UK market exposure.
Trump has signed the Graham sanctions bill, targeting Russian energy buyers and sanctions evasion with implications for UK and EU markets.
Friedrich Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, framing US tensions as a strategic opening for Germany and Europe.
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75-4%, raising questions for sterling, UK businesses and European markets exposed to dollar strength and energy inflation.
The US House advanced a Graham sanctions bill that could target Russian energy buyers, with implications for Europe, sterling and London markets.
A halt on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline could remove 4 percent of global oil supply, with UK and EU markets watching energy and sterling risks.
Russia is expected at G20 energy talks in Houston, putting European energy security, sanctions and market risks back under scrutiny.
Georgia detained ex-defence minister Giorgi Baramidze on treason-related allegations after comments about the Abkhazia war.
Houthi forces captured Yemen’s Mocha port, raising risks for Red Sea shipping, oil prices, sterling and European market stability.
US forces said they destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after IRGC missile attacks, raising fresh Hormuz risks for UK and European markets.
Daniel Driscoll’s resignation after a clash with Pete Hegseth adds to Pentagon turmoil as UK and EU investors watch US defence policy risk.
NATO vows to protect members after reports of Iranian threats to military sites in Bulgaria and Cyprus, raising concerns for British and EU security interests.
The US has launched unprecedented sanctions against Iran, threatening allies including the UK and EU with penalties if they maintain business ties, impacting London markets and trade.
Trump’s threat to Oman over Strait of Hormuz talks escalates US-Iran tensions, raising oil supply risks and sterling volatility in UK and European markets.
The US reduces joint military drills with South Korea, prompting London markets to assess impacts on sterling and European economic ties amid evolving East Asian security.
Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots amid regional tensions, emphasizing diplomatic efforts and legal measures to protect its sovereignty and coordinate with Iran.
US plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory risk prolonged military deployment and disrupt vital energy supplies affecting UK and European markets.
US forces disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship breaching Iran blockade, heightening risks for UK and European trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Trump announces renewed negotiations with Iran starting August 3, delaying military strikes and affecting UK and EU markets linked to energy security and regional stability.
US forces intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Middle East bases, heightening risks to British and European economic interests and sparking volatility in London markets.
The US Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, raising concerns for UK-EU trade, sterling, and energy markets amid geopolitical tensions.
President Zelensky meets US Senate amid vote on new Russia sanctions, raising implications for UK and EU markets and sterling.
Iran's mining and likely seizure of a Greek-owned tanker in the Strait of Hormuz heightens risks for UK and EU oil supply chains and impacts London market volatility.
US military strikes against Iran persist into the 11th night, targeting key sites and affecting global oil routes through the Strait of Hormuz, with cautious reactions in London markets.
The US has sent humanitarian aid to Cuba amid sanctions and military plans, impacting UK and EU business interests and stirring market reactions in London.
US military strikes against Iran continue for the tenth day, targeting missile sites and air defenses, impacting UK and EU energy security and market stability.
The IMF has approved a €604 million tranche to Ukraine under its EFF program, supporting economic stability amid war and reform delays, with implications for UK and European markets.
US military deaths in the Iran conflict have risen to 17, prompting deployment of fighter jets from UK and Germany and raising security concerns for Britain and Europe.
US-Iran hostilities escalate with continuous strikes affecting Middle East energy routes, prompting concerns over UK and European energy security and sterling market volatility.
The US is poised to allow Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment without full IAEA safeguards, raising proliferation concerns and impacting UK and EU energy and security interests.
US military strikes on Iran's infrastructure escalate tensions, impacting UK and EU markets through energy supply concerns and sterling volatility.
Former US President Trump claims China accessed data of 220 million voters to influence 2020 elections, raising concerns for UK and EU markets amid geopolitical tensions.
US military strikes on Iranian targets escalate tensions, raising concerns over energy security and market stability in London and the EU.
The US is pushing to restore an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iranian influence and impact UK and EU energy markets.
US strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns over disruptions to vital UK and European energy routes and market stability.
US military strikes on Iran escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil exports and unsettling UK and European energy markets.
Iran buried former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid renewed US-Iran conflict, raising concerns over regional stability and impacts on UK and EU markets, including sterling fluctuations.
US strikes on Iran targets aim to limit disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with significant implications for UK and European trade routes and sterling market volatility.
US strikes on Iran following tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns over UK and EU maritime trade security and sterling market stability.
Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine fell significantly in June, raising questions about military supply issues and potential impacts on European energy and markets.