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In the ongoing Iran conflict, U.S. and Israeli officials are contemplating the possibility of seizing or neutralizing the Kharg Island, Tehran’s main oil export hub. The strategic objective is to significantly curb Iran's oil revenues, its main source of foreign currency and...

Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Tuesday at 9.15 AM ET, as the conflict enters its eleventh day. On Monday, President Donald Trump said the war against Iran is "pretty much" complete and could end soon, claiming Tehran's military and missile capabilities have been...

The S&P 500 and the ETF tracking it, State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), experienced a historic bout of intraday volatility on Monday as a sudden military victory claim from President Donald Trump triggered a massive short-term rally, even as the broader market breached a...

Mojtaba Khamenei was elected as the Supreme Leader of Iran after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in U.S. strikes on the first day of the U.S.-Iran war. The new Supreme Leader is yet to make a public appearance. Trump Says New Supreme Leader Needs US Approval President Donald Trump on...

Update: The story has been updated to include recent developments at 8:20 am. Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Monday at 8:20 AM ET, as the conflict enters its tenth day. US Orders Non-Essential Staff Evacuation in Southeast Turkey The U.S. has advised non-essential...

Amid escalating tensions with Iran and a significant surge in oil prices, California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed President Donald Trump‘s recent dismissive stance, using an old post from Trump. Newsom took to X late Sunday to post a screenshot of Trump’s 2013 post on the platform (...

Israel’s extensive strikes on 30 Iranian fuel depots have reportedly ignited the first major discord between the U.S. and Israel since the conflict commenced on February 28. Israel’s strikes were more widespread than the U.S. had predicted when it was informed beforehand. The...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that more American casualties are expected as U.S. military operations against Iran continue, while Former U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen warned the conflict could last for years. US Casualties Rise In Iran Conflict On Sunday, Hegseth...

Global markets are reeling Monday morning as a violent spike in energy prices sends shockwaves through the U.S. travel and industrial sectors. US Futures, Asian Markets Slump Amid Rising Crude Prices Following a chaotic weekend in the Persian Gulf, Dow Jones futures plummeted over 1,000 points in...

President Donald Trump has declared that the new Iranian leader will need his endorsement to stay in power. Approval From The US Trump told ABC News on Sunday that the new Iranian leader’s tenure would be short without his approval. “He's going to have to get approval from us...

President Donald Trump has publicly dismissed the United Kingdom’s offer to deploy two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Trump Dismisses U.K.’s Offer Trump, in a statement on Truth Social, rejected the U.K.’s plan ...

President Donald Trump said he has seen no evidence that Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran despite reports alleging Moscow may be providing data on U.S. military assets in the Middle East. Russia-Iran Intelligence Claims Under Scrutiny On Saturday, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One...

Amid escalating tensions, the Donald Trump administration has reportedly firmly denied allegations from Iran’s National Security Council that U.S. soldiers have been captured by Iran. Iran Says It Captured US Soldiers Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s National Security Council, claimed on...

President Donald Trump has accused Iran of carrying out a bombing at an Iranian girls’ school, a claim that contradicts earlier media reports. The incident, which resulted in a significant number of civilian casualties, has sparked international concern. Trump Alleges Iran Responsible Amid...

A widening supply shock propelled crude oil 35% higher in a week, pushing prices above $90 a barrel, as the Strait of Hormuz closed, drone strikes crippled Saudi oilfields, and a wave of force majeure declarations rippled through global energy markets. This is the result of escalating tensions...