Israel and Iran both have little incentive to stop and no obvious route to outright victory. Much depends on President Trump.

Gold rose to a near two-month high on Monday, as intensified clashes between Israel and Iran over the weekend stoked fears of a broader regional conflict, pushing investors towards safe-haven assets.

The UK sent jets and air tankers amid fears Iran will blockade Strait of Hormuz and spark massive oil price hikes.

Some oil tanker owners and managers have paused offering their vessels for Middle Eastern routes since Friday as they assess the risks from Israel’s conflict with Iran, fueling concerns over export flows from the region.

The Israel Defense Forces said the air force had launched strikes against missile sites in central Iran, as the Middle East conflict entered a fourth day.

Map: The UK, US and French military bases across the Middle East - Iran says it does not want its conflict with Israel to expand to neighbouring countries but accuses the US and its allies of greenlig

RAF Typhoon fighter jets were last night rushed to the Middle East amid the spiralling Israel-Iran conflict.  Sir Keir Starmer acted after Iran warned the UK  would be targeted if it

Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump, tensions in the Middle East amid Israel's strikes on Iran and expected rainy weather in Washington on Saturday could dampen spirits at a military parade on the U.