Safe-haven yen and Swiss franc gain as weekend Iran strikes unnerve marketsMarket Reactions to Iran Strikes and Safe-Haven CurrenciesBy Alun JohnLONDON, March 1 (Reuters) - The safe-haven Swiss franc and Japanese yen firmed, while the euro slid as trading resumed after a weekend that saw the United States and Israel launch their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It fell 0.6% on the Swiss franc to 0.90391, its lowest since 2015. The dollar was a touch lower versus the Japanese yen at 155.85 yen and was last down 0.3% against the Swiss franc. Possible Scenarios"We see two scenarios: first, contained disruptions to global energy markets, with limited implications for the world economy. "This would argue for oil at least 10 dollars higher, with the Swiss franc in particular working as a safe haven – the Japanese yen is also likely to benefit."

Recognising too many fans have been left on the sidelines of the match day experience, Carlsberg worked with Liverpool FC and the British Deaf Association (BDA) to teach fans at Anfield to perform a rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” in British Sign Language (BSL). Research from Carlsberg highlights a significant inclusion gap in football, as 92% of Deaf and hard of hearing fans in Malaysia wish to participate in matchday chants but feel unable to do so. With 94% of Deaf and hard of hearing fans in Malaysia admitting that feeling excluded in pubs and fan zones has deterred them from attending live sports, the need for change is clear. Carlsberg and LFC are establishing a new normal by guaranteeing BSL translators for fans at every men’s and women’s home match after the West Ham game. “By teaching fans at Anfield how to sign the anthem in British Sign Language, we wanted to give something back to our Deaf and hard of hearing supporters and with the campaigns aim of ensuring that they feel more included in the matchday experience.

Champions Celtic have snatched a point from Ibrox as they came from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against Rangers in another pulsating instalment of this age-old derby. Glasgow's Big Two juked it out for 90-plus minutes in an enthralling game of two halves as the home side bossed the first, before the visitors dominated the second, with Hearts the ultimate winners on this super Sunday in Scottish football. It was a stunning start for Danny Rohl's side and Chermiti would bag his second after an almighty mix-up at the back for the visitors. Dane Murray missed his header and the big striker then nicked the ball off Julian Araujo before poking it past the keeper for 2-0 on 26 minutes. It's been another extraordinary edition of this age-old contest, so stick with us as we bring you all the Ibrox reaction LIVE right here!

“You just don’t move that type of military presence into an area because you think it would be fun,” Thompson said. “This has been something that has been under consideration for some time.”Still, Thompson said Congress must reassert its role. “I think that the Congress of the United States needs to reassert itself. This is not something that should be done unilaterally.”He warned the escalation could draw the United States into another prolonged war, despite Trump’s past promises to end so-called forever wars. “This is looking a lot like another forever war, and it should concern us all,” Thompson said.

The Iranian foreign minister says Donald Trump’s aim of regime change is ‘mission impossible’ after US-Israeli strikes hit multiple sites in Iran. Reports say at least 201 people have been killed and there are growing fears the move could plunge the region into a conflict that could last weeks or months. The Guardian's Patrick Wintour explains what we know so far and what to expect

The death toll from a missile strike on a girls’ school in southern Iran has risen to 165, according to state media. The IRNA news agency also cited a local prosecutor as saying that 96 people had been wounded in Saturday’s strike in Minab. The strike on school appears to be the worst mass casualty event of the US-Israeli-led bombing campaign on Iran so far. The school building appears to be adjacent to an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps barracks. All states and parties must uphold their obligations under international law to protect civilians and safeguard schools.”

How Middle East War Backlash is Influencing Global Markets and InvestorsImpact of Middle East Conflict on Global Financial MarketsBy Vidya RanganathanLONDON, March 1 (Reuters) - From being just a fringe risk, conflict in the Middle East has become a top worry for investors unsettled by the prospect of a power struggle in Iran and a protracted regional war, with ramifications for everything from global trade to inflation. "Middle East tail risks have increased. "I’m not sure if buying US Treasuries here is a good trade, especially if oil prices spike and induce inflation, if this thing drags," he said. "We wouldn’t be surprised if any selloff in the S&P 500 on Monday morning turns into a rally, driven by expectations of lower oil prices once the latest Middle East war ends," said Ed Yardeni, president of New York-based Yardeni Research. Bond yields might fall due to both safe-haven demand and post-war prospects for lower oil prices," he said.

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The Prime Minister also expressed “deep concern” about attacks on civilian sites, and discussed ensuring the safety of British nationals and military personnel. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it had carried out further air strikes in the Iranian capital to “establish aerial superiority and pave the path to Tehran”. The UK has played no part in the US-Israeli strikes, but Defence Secretary John Healey warned on Sunday that Iranian retaliation could put UK personnel and allies at risk. He also confirmed to Times Radio that a British “counter-drone team” in northern Iraq had shot down Iranian drones. A damaged car after the air strikes on Tehran (Amir Kholousi/ISNA/AP)He said: “Britain played no part in the strikes on Iran.

‘Why is everyone in their nightclothes?’ Florence Nightingale. Photograph: UniversalImagesGroup/Getty ImagesIf William Shakespeare – or Florence Nightingale, or Attila the Hun, or Julius Caesar, or Jane Austen, or Pocahontas – was dropped in Trafalgar Square, London, what would they find most unusual? And how would we explain it to them? Giles, SuffolkPost your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.

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“Congressional Democrats are moving to force votes to curb President Trump’s military action against Iran, denouncing the administration’s strikes on Saturday as illegal and accusing the White House of bypassing Congress,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Lawmakers in both chambers said they would seek war-powers resolutions to block Trump from using military force against Iran in the future. They also urged the Trump administration to justify the reason for the strikes, calling the actions illegal and unconstitutional.”Dan Pfeiffer: “Democrats must loudly and boldly oppose this war. They have a moral responsibility and a political obligation to do so. If Democrats cannot bring themselves to oppose an idiotic, unjustified regime change war in the Middle East, they do not deserve the power they seek.”

From 47m ago 21.57 GMT Trump says attack ‘will continue until all of our objectives are achieved’ Donald Trump warned on Sunday that combat operations in Iran were continuing and would carry on until all of Washington’s objectives are achieved. “Combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved. “Combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved. “Our decision that the UK would not be involved with the strikes on Iran was deliberate,” the prime minister said. Share Updated at 21.37 GMT2h ago 20.49 GMT Trump says the attack on Iran could last for four weeks US President Donald Trump has said the strikes on Iran could last for a month.

It means the Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian , the judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei , and senior cleric Alireza Arafi will reportedly lead Iran in the transitional period following Khamenei’s death. Israel says at least 40 Iranian “commanders” were killed in the “opening” strikes. Three American service members have been killed in action as part of the Iran operation, according to the US military’s Central Command. US president Donald Trump told Fox News on Sunday that 48 leaders have been killed in US and Israeli strikes on Iran. At least 133 civilians have been killed and 200 civilians injured during US-Israel strikes on Iran on Saturday, according to the US-based organisation HRANA (Human Rights Activists News Agency).