https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/iran-war Stories involving Iran war, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-s-irgc-issues-open-letter-to-us-voters-criticising-trump-over-war https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-s-irgc-issues-open-letter-to-us-voters-criticising-trump-over-war Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:02:19 +0100 World Iran's IRGC released a lengthy open letter to Americans on 29 September, accusing Trump of lying about the war and urging voters to change their leaders before the 3 November midterms. Outlets differ on whether they stress the letter's content, its political context, or its claims' credibility. (9 outlets: 2 left · 3 centre · 4 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/us-completes-troop-withdrawal-from-iraq-as-militia-disarmament-is-dela https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/us-completes-troop-withdrawal-from-iraq-as-militia-disarmament-is-dela Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:37:41 +0100 World The Pentagon said on 30 September that all US forces had left Iraq, ending the 12-year anti-ISIS mission under a 2024 deal. Baghdad has moved its militia disarmament target to June 2027, and outlets differ on the security risk. (32 outlets: 12 left · 10 centre · 10 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-s-revolutionary-guard-publishes-letter-to-the-american-people https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-s-revolutionary-guard-publishes-letter-to-the-american-people Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:22:09 +0100 World Iran's Revolutionary Guard published a letter addressed to Americans, criticising President Trump and defending Iran's nuclear programme. A CBS News report stresses the war and midterm context; a Washington Examiner opinion piece disputes the letter's nuclear argument. (2 outlets: 1 left · 0 centre · 1 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-us-war-trump-says-us-will-win-soon-as-peace-talks-held-in-new-yor https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-us-war-trump-says-us-will-win-soon-as-peace-talks-held-in-new-yor Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:18:27 +0100 World President Trump said Iran is doing "very poorly" and will give up, and that the war will end "very soon", while denying he offered sanctions relief. Mediators spoke separately with both sides; Iran's Revolutionary Guards called Trump a "big liar". (7 outlets: 2 left · 2 centre · 3 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iranians-face-soaring-costs-after-seven-months-of-war-and-us-blockade https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iranians-face-soaring-costs-after-seven-months-of-war-and-us-blockade Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:11:59 +0100 World Reports from Reuters (via The Straits Times) and France 24 describe ordinary Iranians struggling with higher costs, job losses and pricier medicines as a US blockade and sanctions squeeze the economy. (2 outlets: 0 left · 1 centre · 1 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/forecast-typical-uk-energy-bill-to-reach-1-999-from-january https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/forecast-typical-uk-energy-bill-to-reach-1-999-from-january Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:59:16 +0100 Economy Consultancy Cornwall Insight forecasts the Ofgem price cap will rise 16% in January to £1,999 for a typical dual-fuel bill, after a 4% rise on Thursday. Outlets link it to the Middle East conflict and to calls for government support. (5 outlets: 2 left · 2 centre · 1 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/trump-administration-cites-96-drop-in-immigration-from-muslim-majority https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/trump-administration-cites-96-drop-in-immigration-from-muslim-majority Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:36:59 +0100 US The Trump administration highlighted State Department data showing legal immigration from Muslim-majority countries down about 96%. Two right-leaning outlets covered it, with different baselines and framing. (4 outlets: 0 left · 0 centre · 4 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/police-investigate-possible-terrorist-plot-near-raf-fairford-vans-seiz https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/police-investigate-possible-terrorist-plot-near-raf-fairford-vans-seiz Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:30:53 +0100 UK Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford after three vans were found. They were later bailed, and police said no improvised explosive devices were in the vans while the investigation continues. (4 outlets: 2 left · 0 centre · 2 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/republicans-weigh-appearing-with-trump-amid-his-poor-public-standing https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/republicans-weigh-appearing-with-trump-amid-his-poor-public-standing Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:27:27 +0100 Politics Coverage says Republican candidates are weighing whether to appear with President Trump as his public standing drops before the midterms. The New York Times reports five of nine Senate campaigns would not commit to joining him. (4 outlets: 2 left · 0 centre · 2 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/us-holiday-airfares-reach-highest-levels-in-a-decade https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/us-holiday-airfares-reach-highest-levels-in-a-decade Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:40:37 +0100 Economy ABC News and CBS News report that US airfares for the holiday season are at their highest in about ten years. CBS attributes this to fuel costs linked to the Iran war, citing a Hopper analysis. (2 outlets: 2 left · 0 centre · 0 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/us-consumer-confidence-falls-to-lowest-since-2014-conference-board-say https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/us-consumer-confidence-falls-to-lowest-since-2014-conference-board-say Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:41:54 +0100 Economy The Conference Board's September index fell 6.7 points to 81.9, its lowest since 2014, as fuel and goods prices rose ahead of the midterm elections. (3 outlets: 1 left · 2 centre · 0 right)