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Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed growing concerns over escalating energy prices due to the U.S.-Iran war and hinted at a plan in place. Rubio, in a press briefing on Monday, indicated that the Trump administration had already anticipated a surge in oil prices due to the strikes...

The U.S. and Israel conducted strikes on Iran on Saturday, which killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with several other senior leaders. Both sides continue to attack each other, with there being no signs of a ceasefire anytime soon. With the death of the Supreme Leader and...

Editor’s note: The story has been updated with recent developments at 3:50 pm ET. Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Monday, as the conflict enters its third day. IRGC Commander Claims Strait Of Hormuz Closed An Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander said the...

Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom Fund, said Sunday that a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict could force the Federal Reserve to print more money, ultimately driving Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) higher. Fed’s Money Printer “To Go Brrr?” In an essay titled iOS...

Global energy markets entered a period of extreme volatility on Monday, with crude oil futures surging to their highest levels since early 2025. The spike follows a weekend of escalating military hostilities, including the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and retaliatory...

President Donald Trump has suggested that the current U.S. military strikes against Iran could persist for “four to five weeks,” if necessary. In a telephonic conversation with The New York Times on Sunday, Trump showed confidence in the U.S. and Israel’s capacity to uphold the...

Despite being skeptical about Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi's leadership, President Donald Trump signaled openness should Iranians choose him. Trump told Reuters on Wednesday that Pahlavi "seems very nice" but added that he was unsure how he would fare within Iran, noting that the...

In response to a warning from President Donald Trump, Iran has cautioned against potential U.S. intervention in the ongoing protests in the country. Iran Blames Trump For Unrest Trump took to his Truth Social on Friday to state that the U.S. would come to the aid of Iranian protesters if the...

John Bolton, a Trump-Era National Security Advisor, has expressed concern over the Biden administration’s handling of Iran’s recent aggressive actions in the Middle East, which he believes endangers American and allied interests. What Happened: Bolton took to X on Monday, to voice his...

In a recent drone attack on a small US outpost in Jordan, three US Army soldiers were reportedly killed and more than 30 service members were injured. This is the first instance of US troops being killed by enemy fire in the Middle East since the Gaza war began. What Happened: US officials have...

U.S. officials have reportedly confirmed that they had preemptively cautioned Iran about a terrorist attack by the Islamic State (ISIS). Despite the actionable intelligence provided by the US, the attack, which resulted in over 80 casualties, was not prevented. What Happened: The US obtained...

The U.S. retaliated against Iran by launching airstrikes on two Iranian facilities in Syria. This action follows a series of assaults against U.S. troops in the region. What Happened: The Pentagon confirmed that President Joe Biden ordered these “self-defense airstrikes” on weapons and...

Ahead of his departure from office, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, denies allegations of advising a military attack on Iran during the Trump administration. What Happened: Gen. Milley publicly responded to claims that he had recommended military action against Iran during...

On September 11, 2023, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) expressed strong disapproval of an agreement between the United States and Iran, which would result in the release of prisoners and the unfreezing of $6 billion of Iranian funds. What Happened: In a series of tweets, Graham stated, “I am...