Analysis

Iran War Narrative and Energy Squeeze US and Iranian claims continue to clash over the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict enters a prolonged phase. American officials and market data providers assert rising crude flows and successful escorts, while Iranian sources report warship withdrawals and ongoing threats; diesel prices hit fresh highs above $224 per … Read more

Burnham Signals Path Back to EU Structures UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his Labour Party conference speech to list Brexit among the “great ills” of the age and pledged to set out options for Britain’s long-term relationship with the EU at the next summit. These range from rejoining the customs union or single market … Read more

Iran War Civilian Toll and Republican Midterm Retreat US airstrikes in the ongoing war with Iran have produced high civilian casualties that undercut official claims of precision. On the day Supreme Leader Khamenei was killed, a US missile struck an elementary school in Minab, killing 123 children, while another hit a residential area in Lamerd, … Read more

Burnham’s Conference Gamble on Pensions and Power UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his first Labour Party conference speech as leader on 29 September 2026 to outline major long-term shifts. He pledged to adjust the state pension triple lock from April 2030—retaining rises by inflation or 2.5% but removing the automatic earnings link, while setting … Read more

Iran Escalates in Strait of Hormuz After Ceasefire Rejection Iran launched anti-ship missiles, drones and fast-attack boats against vessels in the US-backed southern Omani corridor of the Strait of Hormuz shortly after President Trump rejected Tehran’s ceasefire offer at the UN. Reports indicate multiple tankers struck, explosions near Qeshm Island, and possible mine-laying in the … Read more