Western forces pulled their bombers out of the U.K. over a feared Iranian drone attack, while Iran keeps losing ground and money — bad for Tehran, calmer news for oil buyers.

• All 12 U.S. B-1 bombers based in Britain were rushed back to the United States after warnings of a drone attack ordered by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
• The pullout happened so fast that some bombers took off before mid-air refueling plans were even finished.
• Iran's oil minister has resigned, and the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has cut off the country's oil sales and the money that comes with them.
• A middleman who owes Iran a large sum still has not paid, adding to the cash squeeze.
• Saudi Arabia is shipping more oil, which pushed Texas crude below $90 a barrel.

Outlook: With Iran cut off from oil money and losing ground in Yemen, pressure on Tehran should keep building while oil prices ease.