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European stock markets rally after report of ‘secret outreach’ by Iran to try to end war
UK News•March 4, 2026 at 3:28 PMNational

European stock markets rally after report of ‘secret outreach’ by Iran to try to end war

By Julia Kollewe and Callum Jones•The Guardian - UK News

UK’s FTSE 100 up by more than 50 points, while pan-European Stoxx 600 share index rises 1.2%Business live – latest updatesEuropean stock markets have rallied on a report claiming Iran is engaging in a “secret outreach” to end the war in the Middle East, after several days of heavy losses on indices around the world.The New York Times reported that a day after the attacks began, operatives from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence indirectly contacted the CIA with an offer to discuss terms for ending the conflict. Continue reading...

UK’s FTSE 100 up by more than 50 points, while pan-European Stoxx 600 share index rises 1.2%

European stock markets have rallied on a report claiming Iran is engaging in a “secret outreach” to end the war in the Middle East, after several days of heavy losses on indices around the world.

The New York Times reported that a day after the attacks began, operatives from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence indirectly contacted the CIA with an offer to discuss terms for ending the conflict.

Continue reading...

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