Overview
- US‑Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed Iran’s supreme leader, setting off regionwide missile and drone attacks.
- Cyprus authorities reported a drone strike targeting a British base on the island, with RAF Akrotiri named in multiple reports.
- Sources told The Times that the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan is likely to deploy to the region following recent drone attacks.
- UK natural gas futures jumped more than 40% to about £1.15 per therm after reports that QatarEnergy halted production due to attacks.
- Experts warn a wider war could force conscription, rationing and higher living costs, though senior military figures say a draft remains unlikely in the short term.