The expansion of Donald Trump's war against Iran to a British base in Cyprus is being described as a serious challenge for the UK, which has limited air defences and only a small capacity to respond. Sir Keir Starmer says the military has bolstered forces in the Middle East, including a squadron of Typhoon jets in Qatar and six F‑35s operating from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. However, both aircraft have […]

Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, has climbed eight percent over the past month as concerns grow over potential disruption to supplies amid the ongoing conflict. While Iran is not a major oil producer due to Western sanctions, its position controlling the Strait of Hormuz is crucial. The narrow shipping corridor accounts for around a fifth of global oil supplies, so missile and drone activity in the area poses a […]