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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US military strikes on Iran's infrastructure escalate tensions, impacting UK and EU markets through energy supply concerns and sterling volatility.
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.
The US and Iran have agreed to suspend hostilities until June 30 ahead of talks on the Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil markets and London’s financial sector.
US airstrikes on Iranian military targets follow attacks on commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over European energy security and market stability.
US strikes on Iranian facilities follow drone attack on a Singapore-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions impacting sterling and European trade routes.
The US Senate voted to end military actions against Iran, highlighting Congressional concerns and ongoing diplomatic talks that may ease UK and EU market volatility.
Russia’s seaborne crude oil exports reached a record high since early 2026 amid eased US sanctions and rising competition from Iran, impacting global prices and European markets.
The US and Iran agreed on a communication channel to secure the Strait of Hormuz, marking progress in talks that could stabilize energy routes vital to UK and EU interests.
The US may impose fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz if talks with Iran fail, posing risks to UK and EU energy supplies and London's financial markets.
The US has lifted its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, enabling record oil flows that could stabilize UK and EU energy markets and influence sterling valuations.
The Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately following a US-Iran peace memorandum, easing tensions and potentially stabilising UK and EU energy markets and sterling.
G7 leaders at Evian summit vow new sanctions on Russian energy and enhanced military aid for Ukraine, impacting UK markets and London’s financial sector.
UK and European leaders welcome the US-Iran deal, stressing no nuclear arms for Iran and highlighting importance of stable navigation in the Strait of Hormuz for energy markets.
Iran has replenished much of its missile arsenal, reportedly with Russian help, heightening risks for UK and EU energy security and financial markets amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
UAE’s reported thaw on frozen Iranian oil revenues signals easing Middle East tensions, with potential effects on British and European markets, sterling, and London’s financial sector.
US President Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran amid potential diplomatic deal, impacting UK and European energy markets and sterling exchange rates.
US military strikes on Iran have prompted Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and impacting UK and European markets through potential supply disruptions.
Renewed US-Iran military clashes near the Strait of Hormuz heighten risks for UK and EU energy supplies, impacting sterling and London markets.
US forces intercepted four Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with potential impacts on UK and European energy security and markets.
The US House passes a resolution limiting Trump's war powers against Iran, signaling potential easing of Middle East tensions with implications for sterling and London markets.
The US has secretly assisted 70 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions, impacting UK-EU trade and London markets due to disrupted maritime routes and energy flows.
US forces disabled a Gambian-flagged vessel heading to Iran in the Gulf of Oman, heightening risks for UK and EU maritime trade and impacting London markets.
Trump demands destruction of Iran’s enriched uranium stocks, raising UK and EU concerns over energy security and market stability amid Middle East tensions.
The UK issues an indefinite license allowing import of diesel and kerosene refined from Russian crude via third countries, aiming to ease fuel price pressures amid global energy disruptions.
Donald Trump delays May 19 attack on Iran after Gulf leaders' intervention, easing immediate risks for UK and European markets amid ongoing tense negotiations.
Trump reveals China's interest in US oil and soybean purchases, signaling potential shifts in global trade with impacts on London and European markets.
US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, trade, and security, with significant implications for UK and EU markets and sterling.
US intelligence shows Iran retains around 70% of its missile arsenal despite strikes, raising concerns for UK-EU security and market stability.
Iran mandates detailed vessel declarations for Strait of Hormuz transit, challenging UK and EU shipping with potential fees and heightened geopolitical tensions.
US-Iran talks show promise of a deal, potentially easing Middle East tensions and impacting sterling and London markets positively.
April’s historic 200 million barrel drop in global oil stocks intensifies pressures on UK and European markets amid Middle East tensions and supply disruptions.