Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Launches New Attack on Iran
Oil prices jumped after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, heightening fears that the two countries could slide back into open conflict.
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Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility
It is unclear if the U. S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was.
Trump Says He ‘Loves the Inflation’ Amid War With Iran
President Trump dismissed the newest inflation report on Wednesday, marking the third-straight month of high prices for consumers. The war in Iran has snarled the world’s energy supply, resulting in high oil and gas prices.
Hegseth Says U.S. Will Attack Iran Wednesday Night
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla. on Wednesday that “Central Command, will be busy tonight.
Trump’s ‘Secret Mission’ to Ferry Oil Past Iran Was Widely Disclosed
A U. S. military official said the president’s seemingly dramatic announcement on Wednesday referred to a previously reported effort to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Threatens More Strikes Against Iran, Citing Stalled Peace Talks
With no end to the turmoil in the Middle East, the U. N. secretary general lamented that a cease-fire had become “more like a lesser-fire.
Sailors Rescued After U.S. Missile Strikes Tanker Off Oman’s Coast
Indian sailors aboard a tanker that was struck by a U. S. missile sent distress calls for more than two hours before being rescued by the Omani military.
The Iran War’s Devastating Butterfly Effect
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has increased the prices of critical goods as hunger rises in scores of poor and unstable countries.
Oil Wavers and Stocks Sink After Wave of Strikes Across Middle East
The attacks, which strained a two-month cease-fire between Iran and the United States, were the latest jolt to energy markets.
U.S. Strikes Iran After Army Helicopter Is Downed
President Trump vowed to retaliate for what he said was Iran’s downing of an Apache helicopter. near the Strait of Hormuz. The pilot and gunner were rescued.
Everybody Is a Loser in This Mideast War
None of the participants in the recent wars of the Middle East can claim victory. All are to blame.
Tensions Flare in the Middle East as Cease-Fire Falters
President Trump blamed Iran for shooting down a U. S. helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to retaliate, while Israel launched a new wave of strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday.
Trump Blames Iran for Downing of U.S. Helicopter and Vows to Retaliate
The threat of further U. S. attacks on Iran came as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.
Israel Strikes Lebanese City of Tyre as New Cease-Fire Falters
The bombardment followed Israeli evacuation warnings for the entire city, and came a day after Iran said it would attack Israel if it kept up its offensive in southern Lebanon.
Oil Prices Ease as Iran and Israel Halt Strikes
Oil prices fell after Israel and Iran agreed to halt strikes against each other, easing fears of a broader regional conflict that had briefly driven crude higher.
Crew Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz
It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.
Iran and Israel Pull Back, After Fierce Exchange of Attacks
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia, is complicating efforts to end the war in Iran.
Iran-Israel Escalation Ignited in Lebanon, Which Is Trapped in Their Conflict
The power struggle between Iran and Israel to define the new rules of the Middle East plays out in Lebanon, which the other two countries have used to pursue their own ends.
Are U.S. and Israel on the Same Page in Mideast Wars?
President Trump has voiced his frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, but it is not clear how able he is to rein in Israeli military action.
Iran and Israel Move to De-Escalate After Hours of Fighting
Iran and Israel signaled that they would move to de-escalate military hostilities after exchanging strikes for the first time since April, briefly breaking an uneasy cease-fire.