The pound fell against the dollar as investors considered the risk of an Iranian response to U.S. attacks on its nuclear sites. Market focus shifted to the price of oil, which spiked earlier in the day. Despite UK flash PMIs showing modest business activity expansion, the pound remained under pressure.

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