Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Sites
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The main macro threat from fighting between Israel and Iran is a run-up in energy prices that persists and drives headline inflation higher.
World powers respond to rising Middle East tensions as Israel strikes Iranian sites. The U.S. insists it was not involved in strikes, and the much of the globe urges restraint.
The Israel-Iran conflict has rapidly escalated following Israel's surprise airstrikes on June 13, 2025, targeting key Iranian nuclear and military sites, including Natanz and Isfahan. The strikes killed senior Iranian commanders and scientists,
Iran is one of the world’s top oil producers, and may try to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key export channel.
There are three major ways that life for Brits could be impacted by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, experts have warned
Sarah and Justin - along with Matt Chorley from 5 Live - also discuss the relationship between Trump and the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the reactions of world leaders at the G7 summit.
Iran launched missile strikes on Tel Aviv and Haifa, causing casualties and damage, amid escalating tensions with Israel. As global leaders converge on the G7 summit, the conflict's potential to widen looms large.