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Disruption at the Strait of Hormuz can raise global oil prices and increase energy bills for American drivers and homeowners. New sanctions may also affect U.S. trade balances and defense spending.
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The Trump administration is emphasizing a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and previewing additional sanctions after diplomatic talks with Iran reached an impasse. The moves aim to apply econom…
Ongoing conflict in Iran is reducing school attendance among the poorest children. Families face direct tradeoffs between education and immediate survival needs.
Iran demanded the release of pilots whose aircraft were downed. Qatar denied holding the personnel. The exchange occurs against the backdrop of active regional hostilities.
A debate has broken out in the United States over the deployment of the USS Lincoln in the Iran conflict. Arguments range from calls for stronger action to demands for withdrawal.
Vice President JD Vance identified maintaining low oil and gasoline prices as the top U.S. objective in the conflict with Iran.
U.S. officials said a naval blockade of Iran could be maintained indefinitely while additional economic measures are prepared.
Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence announced it had prevented an alleged invasion by mercenaries tied to the American-Zionist enemy.
The Pentagon has shifted missiles, ships, and air defenses from Europe and Asia to support operations in the Middle East. Ukraine has reported delays in Western interceptor deliveries as a result.
Israel confronts concurrent challenges from Iranian missile threats and Hezbollah attacks in Lebanon as U.S. forces reposition assets in the region.
Iran and Oman are closing in on an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil companies are reporting higher profits during the U.S. conflict with Iran.
President Trump stated that talks aimed at ending the war in Iran will begin Monday. He had previously paused plans for larger strikes.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stated that additional escalation in the Iran conflict would damage the global economy without achieving its goals. The remarks come amid ongoing regional tensi…
The United States has directed its citizens to prepare for possible departure from the Middle East. Iran has increased threats and attacks on shipping while the Trump administration considers options…
A report indicates the president has directed preparations for strikes on Iran as early as this weekend. The goal appears to be forcing Tehran to capitulate according to unnamed officials cited in th…
A drone struck a gas vessel near the Suez Canal in an attack no group has claimed. Egyptian authorities are tightening security measures to safeguard national interests.
Iran and the United States have refrained from military action for a second straight day. The development marks a shift from recent escalation.
The U.S. carried out a twelfth consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran as the conflict reportedly spreads to the Red Sea and civilian targets.
The United States confronts constrained military stockpiles and fewer diplomatic tools as conflict with Iran intensifies. Analysts note diminished leverage across both material and political fronts.
Air raid sirens activated across Bahrain after Iran launched new attacks. Residents were urged to seek shelter by the interior ministry.
President Trump warned Iran of greater destruction if the current conflict continues. He stated that Iran has not yet seen the full extent of possible consequences.
A previous ceasefire has collapsed and casualties are mounting on both sides. The violence shows signs of spreading beyond initial borders.
Recent reports describe U.S. attacks on Iran and threats against civilian infrastructure. Senate Democrats blocked a $1.15 trillion Pentagon budget measure over concerns about the Iran conflict. Addi…
American objectives in the conflict with Iran remain unclear. The confrontation has moved toward potential disruption of Hormuz shipping lanes.
President Trump faces renewed difficulties in withdrawing from the Iran conflict. Recent developments have complicated efforts to end American involvement.
Iran is preparing to bury its slain leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad. New US strikes have raised the prospect of further escalation.
Donald Trump announced the end of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire after fresh military strikes. Iran countered that Washington violated the agreement and escalated hostilities.
Donald Trump declared the Iran ceasefire over and threatened to sever trade relations with Spain while attending a European summit.
Oil prices climbed more than 6 percent after Donald Trump rejected any new agreement with Iran and warned of further military action.
Tensions have re-emerged between Washington and Jerusalem regarding expectations set by Israeli leaders about the outcome of operations against Iran. Senior U.S. officials reportedly view prior assur…
Iran struck Bahrain and Kuwait with drones and missiles after recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets.
The United States carried out additional strikes on Iran after Tehran launched drones and missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait.
President Trump indicated that the United States was probably not responsible for the strike on a school in Iran that marked the start of the current conflict. He provided the update during remarks o…
The Iran war did not produce the collapse of the Islamic republic as some expected, and months of conflict left the clerical leadership in place while dividing its opponents.
The article examines the relationship between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in the context of Iran policy. It maps developments from Beirut to Tehran and Washington. The piece highlights human …
One hundred days after the start of Operation Epic Fury, the campaign against Iran has produced more than 7,000 deaths and shows no quick resolution.
Campaigners marked the 100th day of U.S. military action involving Iran by urging the UK government to prioritize domestic welfare spending over military commitments.
Iran's supreme leader stated that the United States and Israel are attempting to sow division inside Iran. The remarks followed Iran's defeat in the recent conflict.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintained that the war with Iran is over. Deadly strikes nevertheless continued in the region on the same day.
Iran launched missiles and drones toward Kuwait and Bahrain in response to U.S. military actions. Additional regional incidents include Israeli operations in Lebanon.
Iran launched a missile attack that damaged a Kuwaiti site and caused oil prices to rise. Diplomatic talks between the parties are at a stalemate. The incident marks renewed escalation in Gulf tensions.
Rabbi Michael Barclay reviews recent U.S.-Iran developments alongside the Israel-Hezbollah situation. The update also notes rising antisemitism reports during the same period.
Asian equities slipped from recent peaks after the United States conducted additional strikes on Iran. Traders assessed mixed diplomatic signals regarding a possible deal to end hostilities and reope…
Kuwait reported a missile and drone attack that further strains the shaky ceasefire reached after recent U.S. and Iranian strikes.
Peter Schiff described the conflict with Iran as a major foreign policy error by the United States. He stated that Iran would prevail without any ground invasion by American forces. The remarks focus…
