# Iran
Latest news and articles about Iran
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Mass Protests Erupt Across Turkey, Greece and Pakistan After Strike on Iran and Reports of Khamenei’s Death
Mass demonstrations erupted in Turkey, Greece and Pakistan after a US‑Israeli strike on Iran and reports that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, had been killed. Protesters gathered at US and Israeli diplomatic missions, raising the risk of broader regional escalation and diplomatic fallout for countries hosting Western military facilities.
Gulf on Fire: How a Trump-era Policy Shift Has Escalated a Gulf-wide Strike and Rattled Global Supply Chains
A Chinese commentary argues that recent U.S. policy choices under Donald Trump precipitated an Iranian "overwhelming response" that has widened a bilateral clash into a Gulf-wide crisis, activating air defences in multiple capitals and exposing U.S. bases. The piece stresses the conflict’s regional realignment, economic fallout for global supply chains, and the acute risk of further escalation.
Starmer Green‑lights US Access to British Bases as Western Leaders Signal Retaliatory Options Against Iran
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has permitted US forces to use British bases for narrowly defined defensive operations in the Gulf, while insisting the UK did not take part in strikes on Iran. London, Paris and Berlin jointly warned they could take proportionate action to degrade Iran’s missile and drone launch capabilities, signalling European readiness to deter further attacks.
UK, France and Germany Signal Harder Line on Iran, Warning of 'Necessary Defensive Action'
Britain, France and Germany jointly warned they may take “necessary defensive action” related to threats associated with Iran, signalling a coordinated European posture. The statement increases deterrence but risks miscalculation, with implications for regional stability, shipping and European strategic autonomy.
Trump Promises Retribution After U.S. Casualties — Iran Says It Alone Will Decide When Hostilities End
After U.S. military casualties, Donald Trump vowed retribution while Iran insisted it alone will decide when hostilities end, heightening the risk of escalation. The exchange underscores how public threats constrain diplomatic options and increase the chance of a broader regional conflict unless credible de‑escalatory channels are opened.
Inside the Strike That Toppled Iran’s Supreme Leader: How a Joint U.S.–Israeli Operation Rewrote the Rules of Engagement
A coordinated U.S.–Israeli air strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader represents a tactical and strategic turning point in the Middle East, combining unprecedented co‑basing of aircraft, improved precision targeting and expanded allied air‑defence integration. The operation lowers the threshold for direct strikes on top leadership, raises the prospect of further escalation and accelerates regional realignment, particularly among Gulf states.
U.S. Officials Admit No Intelligence of Iranian Preemptive Strike, Deepening Questions About Rationale for Action
U.S. officials privately told Congress there was no intelligence showing Iran planned a preemptive strike against American forces, conflicting with public statements that cited such a threat as justification for action. The admission raises questions about the legal and political rationale for recent U.S. measures, heightening congressional scrutiny and complicating relations with allies while increasing the risk of regional miscalculation.
Airstrike on School in Southern Iran Kills Scores of Children, Deepens Fears of Wider War
An airstrike on a girls' primary school in Minab, southern Iran, on 28 February killed 165 people, mostly children, and injured dozens more. The school stood adjacent to an IRGC naval base, prompting debate over targeting decisions; the US and Israel have not accepted responsibility and say investigations into civilian casualties are underway.
Goldman Says Markets Have Priced an $18/Barrel 'Iran Shock' — A Warning of Strait of Hormuz Vulnerability
Goldman Sachs has priced an $18-per-barrel risk premium into crude markets amid reports of severe escalations involving Iran and damage to regional shipping. The premium reflects market concern that a closure of the Strait of Hormuz or other disruptions could swiftly remove millions of barrels per day from global supply, amplifying oil, gas and freight costs despite existing spare capacity and inventories.
Hormuz Shutdown and Leadership Strikes Trigger Supply Shock — Gold Tops $5,400 as Oil Soars
A sharp escalation in the Middle East after strikes on Iran prompted Tehran to ban transits through the Strait of Hormuz, quickly sending gold above $5,400 and causing Brent crude to surge. Analysts warn that a prolonged closure of Hormuz could remove 8–10 million barrels per day from the market, pushing prices much higher and elevating inflation and geopolitical risk worldwide.
Asia Markets Plunge as US–Iran Clash Deepens; Oil, Insurance Become the New Market Fault Lines
A sharp Asia-Pacific equity sell-off accompanied by surging oil prices and retreating war-risk insurance has followed a fresh round of US–Iran military exchanges. Markets are showing extreme sectoral splits — defensive and resource names outperform travel and cyclical stocks — while the return of insurers to cover tanker risks has become a crucial near-term variable.
Worst-Case Oil Shock Looms as Strait of Hormuz Incident Threatens Global Supplies
Following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and an IRGC ban on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, the global oil market faces the risk of a large supply shock. Analysts warn that prolonged disruption—especially if Saudi infrastructure were targeted—could send crude above $100 a barrel and push LNG back to 2022 highs, with wide economic consequences.