General · 10 June 2026

Sterling holds firm as traders watch Iran

Currency traders saw little change in sterling as attention stayed on hopes for an end to fighting involving the United States and Iran. On Wednesday, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they launched missiles and drones at U.S. bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain after American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. Sterling traded at $1.3393, up 0.13% against the dollar.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 June 2026 at 13:38

Reported by Reuters · How we write briefs

Get the app

More briefs

WorldKatie Zacharia leaves White House press secretary job after just five days WorldJamaica's slavery reparations case gets a London court date in March 2027 WorldSingapore threatens to prosecute firms behind Indonesia's worst fires in years as smoke spreads WorldFlash floods destroy villages in central Nepal WorldIMF chief says AI needs safeguards before it runs people over WorldChina moves to curb tech exports, including AI, citing national security risks More top stories → Browse all stories →