Iranian state TV said if the U.S. takes action on Iranian soil, Iran will retaliate with full force.

Monex Europe said this week’s inflation and jobs data left Bank of England rate expectations largely unchanged, so UK politics should remain the focus for sterling traders. The Bank is likely to hold rates on July 30. With new PM Burnham planning measures to ease living costs and seeking flexibility within fiscal rules, Monex retains a mild downside bias on sterling until budget details are released.

Iran state TV reported sounds of air-defense activity in western, eastern and northeastern Tehran.