Good morning. The Iran conflict is escalating dangerously with Trump threatening massive infrastructure strikes on oil facilities and desalination plants unless a deal is reached "shortly," while Iranian forces have already hit a Kuwaiti power plant. Oil supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are prompting comparisons to the 1970s energy crisis, though the new Qatar-backed Golden Pass LNG plant in the US has come online at a crucial time to help offset shortages.
Closer to home, over 12 million UK drivers are set to receive an average of £829 compensation for mis-sold car finance deals following a regulatory investigation. Meanwhile, the BBC faces fresh turmoil after abruptly sacking Radio 2's Scott Mills over allegations concerning a "historic relationship," adding to the broadcaster's ongoing reputation challenges. In football news, Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi is in advanced talks to become Tottenham's new manager, while rising ticket prices mean five Euro 2028 seats will cost the same as a World Cup parking space.