Middle East

Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Thursday at 9.15 AM ET, as the war that began on February 28 continues. President Donald Trump marked one month of “Operation Epic Fury” with an address to the nation on Wednesday, claiming U.S. forces have scored swift,...

The U.S. Energy Department has unveiled plans to loan as much as 10 million barrels of crude oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) located in Bryan Mound. The department is set to accept proposals from interested companies until 11 a.m. Central Time on April 6. This...

Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Wednesday at 9.45 AM ET, as the conflict enters its 34th day. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. could end its military campaign "within two or three weeks," noting that Iran would not need to...

President Donald Trump is considering withdrawing from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) amid the alliance’s refusal to support the U.S. in its ongoing conflict with Iran. In an interview with The Telegraph published on Wednesday, Trump questioned Europe’s reliability as a...

Warren Buffett has voiced his apprehension regarding the escalating menace of nuclear weaponry, saying the prospect of Iran acquiring a bomb would heighten the risk of a dangerous conflict. Buffett, the chairman and former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK), speaking on CNBC's "Squawk...

Technology stocks spiked on Tuesday on news that tension in the Middle East could be de-escalating. That could be a welcome sign for more than a dozen companies that have been put on a retaliation list by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iran Targets 18 Tech Companies Despite...

Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Tuesday at 9.30 AM ET, as the conflict enters its 33rd day. On Monday, President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. could destroy its key infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened immediately. While optimistic about...

President Donald Trump has brought a decades-old interview back into the limelight, where he proposed that the U.S. should take control of Iranian oil facilities if attacked. Trump, on Monday, took to his Truth Social to share a snippet from a 1987 interview he had with the late Barbara Walters....

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the joint U.S.-Israel mission in Iran has crossed a significant threshold, making significant strides in dismantling Iran’s capabilities. Netanyahu, in an interview with Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy on Monday, reported...

Editor’s note: The story has been updated to include the latest developments at 9:03 AM ET. Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Monday, as the conflict enters its fifth week since it began on February 28. On Sunday, President Donald Trump said he would prefer to "...

In light of the ongoing Middle East conflict, Morgan Stanley has decided to downgrade global equities while upgrading cash and U.S. government bonds. The firm, on Friday, adjusted its rating on global equities to “equal weight” from “overweight”, while...

President Donald Trump has characterized Iran’s new leaders as “very reasonable” and indicated a possible agreement between the two countries. Trump disclosed that the U.S. and Iran have been in discussions, both “directly and indirectly”. He showed optimism...

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The military action in Iran by the U.S. has led to higher oil prices and could put farmers and current food prices at risk next. Voters oppose military action in Iran and a new poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating taking a hit after the recent Middle East tension. • ...

Last week ended with the S&P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), falling below key levels as investors digested the ongoing attack on Iran, rising oil prices and the potential for boots on the ground in the Middle East. Market Expert Jay Woods shared what the S&P 500...