WS #12464
Iran declares 'full-scale war' with US; fresh airstrikes after three US service members killed; Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to LNG traffic; Polymarket markets show elevated probability of further escalation. Andy Burnham officially becomes UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer resigns; expected to fast-track North Sea oil and gas drilling. China coast guard accuses Philippines of ramming patrol boat; Taiwan reports surge in Chinese coast guard and research vessel activity.
US-Iran Conflict Escalation
Iran declares 'full-scale war' with US; fresh airstrikes after three US service members killed; Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to LNG traffic; Polymarket markets show elevated probability of further escalation.
Andy Burnham officially becomes UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer resigns; expected to fast-track North Sea oil and gas drilling.
China coast guard accuses Philippines of ramming patrol boat; Taiwan reports surge in Chinese coast guard and research vessel activity.