The FTSE 100 index is rising and reaches fresh record levels even as the war in Iran continues, according to reporting from both outlets. The London Evening Standard says the index has recorded record intraday highs over the past two days and, on Thursday, climbed to 10,979.24 at one stage. The Yahoo! UK News report also states that the FTSE 100 is making new highs despite the ongoing conflict. Both accounts describe the move as occurring in the near term, with the index setting new intraday records within the same two-day period. While the reports focus on the index’s performance, they do not provide detailed explanations for the gains or specify which sectors or stocks are driving the increase. No additional figures beyond the stated intraday peak are included in the provided excerpts. Overall, the coverage is aligned on the core point: the FTSE 100 is reaching new record highs in recent sessions while the Iran war remains ongoing.