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CIA analysis suggests Iran could withstand blockade for 4 more months - Efforts to end the war between the U.S. and Iran appeared to stall as the two sides traded fire in the Gulf on Friday, while a U.S. intelligence analysis concluded Tehran ‌could withstand a naval blockade for another four months. News - World - | May 8

Efforts to end the war between the U.S. and Iran appeared to stall as the two sides traded fire in the Gulf on Friday, while a U.S. intelligence analysis concluded Tehran ‌could withstand a naval blockade for another four months.

CBC News - World - 15 minutes ago

LIVE - Iran blames Trump of delusional and 'roguish behaviour' 26m ago - 12 - m read

Tanker strikes, Hezbollah attacks and a Kharg oil slick rattle an Iran truce as Trump awaits Tehran’s answer and Qatar pushes renewed diplomacy on the conflict.

Gulf News - World - 18 minutes ago

U.S. strikes more tankers after exchanging fire with Iran in Strait of Hormuz

Trump said that the attacks happened as three U.S. Navy ships were transiting the strait but that they weren’t damaged.

NBC News - World - 30 minutes ago

War on Iran likely to end in US retreat

Israel killed 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, including a rescue worker, Lebanon's National News Agency said.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 40 minutes ago

Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions

Israel killed 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, including a rescue worker, Lebanon's National News Agency said.

Aljazeera - World - 54 minutes ago

UAE reports missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged - Meanwhile, a shipping data company reported that Iran had created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. 07/05/2026

Meanwhile, a shipping data company reported that Iran had created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews - World - 1 hour ago

Aramco, Adnoc sneak oil through Hormuz as Iran menaces strait

Total flows remain a tiny fraction of what they were before Tehran closed the oil channel almost 10 weeks ago, but Saudi Aramco and the UAE's Adnoc have moved some tankers, a reminder that some supply is still managing to reach global markets.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 hours ago

The war on Iran will likely end in American retreat

The American empire cannot win the war against Iran at acceptable financial, military, and political costs.

Aljazeera - US News - 2 hours ago

Thoughts on US-Iran war, Marc Thiessen and the GOP [letter]

The disdain and contempt that President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and many members of the GOP seemingly have for their fellow citizens was on full display in columns

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 3 hours ago

US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope - Rubio's visit comes after US President Trump accused the pope of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy" after he made critical comments about the Iran war. 07/05/2026

Rubio's visit comes after US President Trump accused the pope of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy" after he made critical comments about the Iran war.

Euronews - World - 3 hours ago

Middle East - LIVE - | US and Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare

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Independent.ie - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

LIVE - | US and Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare

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Independent.ie - World - 3 hours ago

Arab Parliament condemns Iranian attacks targeting UAE -- m read

Speaker warns repeated strikes violate international law, endanger Arab national security

Gulf News - World - 3 hours ago

U.S. and Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes test ceasefire

Recent days ⁠have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago.

NBC News - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Power struggle -- War-hungry Revolutionary Guard maintains its grip on Iran as US holds to fragile cease-fire

An ugly internal power struggle in Iran is muddying mediation talks with the US, as pro-war and pro-deal factions battle it out over whether Tehran should ever surrender, sources familiar with...

New York Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Trump waits on response to peace plan as Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'

Iran has given no indication of whether it will accept the US plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz a day after renewed clashes threatened the fragile truce.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 5 hours ago

Iran war: US expecting Tehran's response to proposed deal

President Donald Trump said Washington was expecting an answer from Tehran over a proposed deal to set up talks to end the war by Friday night Eastern time. Follow live.

Deutsche Welle - World - 9 hours ago

U.S. and Iran exchange fire as Trump says ceasefire still holds

U.S. fighter jets struck two Iranian oil tankers accused of violating a U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran launched new missile and drone attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.

NBC News - Technology - 10 hours ago

Iran could withstand U.S. blockade for months, Western officials and experts say

After the blockade was imposed about a month ago, President Donald Trump and top administration officials suggested it would spark an immediate crisis for Iran’s oil sector.

NBC News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Iran and US exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz | Midday News Bulletin 9 May 2026

US forces disable two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz; Voting underway in the seat of Farrer in a litmus test election for the Coalition; And in sport, Alex de Minaur has another early round exit in the Italian Open in Rome.

SBS - World - 10 hours ago

How the U.S. blockade is starting to hurt Iran's economy -- Mike Crawley -- -

Soon after he ordered a naval blockade in mid-April, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran's pipelines would "explode" within a few days from the inability to export crude oil. While that extreme prediction didn't come true, there's evidence the blockade is starting to hurt Iran's economy.

CBC News - World - 10 hours ago

The US military said it targeted Iranian military facilities. Donald Trump called the strikes a "love tap." Follow DW.

The US military said it targeted Iranian military facilities after Iran attacked three US destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump called the US strikes against Iran a "love tap." Follow DW.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Trump says war is not over but that U.S. is 'pretty close' to deal with Iran

U.S. fighter jets struck two Iranian oil tankers accused of violating a U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran launched new missile and drone attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.

NBC News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire -- Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. -- May 7

Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

CBS News - World - 11 hours ago

Iran war updates: Tehran slams US's 'reckless military adventure' in Hormuz

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon for Friday, May 8, 2026.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

US expects Iran's response to deal amid 'sporadic clashes' in Hormuz Strait

Israel killed 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, including a rescue worker, Lebanon's National News Agency said.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Live: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran, despite fire exchange

Clashes continue in Hormuz as US attacks oil tankers

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

War-hungry Revolutionary Guard maintains its grip on Iran as US holds to fragile cease-fire

An ugly internal power struggle in Iran is muddying mediation talks with the US, as pro-war and pro-deal factions battle it out over whether Tehran should ever surrender, sources familiar with...

New York Post - World - 13 hours ago

Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers

Footage released by the Pentagon shows US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Aljazeera - US News - 13 hours ago

Saudis feared Trump's Project Freedom would spur Iran to attack, officials say

Washington launched the operation without notifying key Gulf allies first, U.S. officials tell NBC News. Then Trump abruptly canceled it.

NBC News - Politics - 14 hours ago

Chinese Oil Tanker Hit by Iran Near Hormuz as US Pauses Ship Protection Amid Broader Strategy

Despite the attack, the CCP will continue to support Iran, while the United States will shift its focus to China after achieving goals in Iran, analysts say.

Epoch Times - World - 14 hours ago

JPMorgan warns $5 gas looks far more likely as Iran war pushes fuel prices sky high

JPMorgan analysts on Friday warned that the jet fuel crisis sparked by the Iran war’s historic energy supply disruption is making the odds of gasoline prices hitting $5 a gallon increasingly...

New York Post - Business - 14 hours ago

Rubio hits out at journalist over question on Trump's Pope attacks

Marco Rubio lashed out at a journalist after they asked him if he will tell Donald Trump to stop attacking Pope Leo XIV. On Thursday (7 May), the secretary of state met with the Catholic leader, the first American pope, following weeks of attacks from the president and growing tensions between the US and the Vatican over the Iran war. Following the meeting at the Apostolic Palace, Mr Rubio was questioned by a reporter on whether he would advise Mr Trump to cease the social media attacks.

Independent UK - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

The Trump-Xi summit is the next major deadline for investors awaiting Iran war end

Trump's apparent determination to wrap up the fighting in Iran is part of the reason why the stock market has been unruffled by the ongoing conflict.

CNBC - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Is the Iranian regime really in a "state of collapse" as Trump claims? -- As Trump pushes for a deal with an Iranian regime he portrays as deeply fractured, analysts say power in Tehran may be shifting, but that doesn't mean disarray. -- May 7

As Trump pushes for a deal with an Iranian regime he portrays as deeply fractured, analysts say power in Tehran may be shifting, but that doesn't mean disarray.

CBS News - World - 17 hours ago

US Awaits Iranian Response to Peace Proposal; Virginia Supreme Court Overturns New Electoral Map

The White House is expecting a response proposal on Friday from the Iranian regime about ending the war. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that ...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war

The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East.

Aljazeera - World - 17 hours ago

UAE Reports More Iranian Drone and Missile Attacks, Trump Says Ceasefire Holding

The UAE on Friday reported another barrage of missiles and drones from Iran, just hours after Iran attacked three U.S. Navy destroyers.

Breitbart - World - 18 hours ago

US Fighter Jet Disables 2 Iranian Tankers in Blockade Enforcement Action: CENTCOM

The U.S. military said the fighter jet fired precision munitions into the smokestacks of the two tankers to prevent them from reaching an Iranian port.

Epoch Times - US News - 19 hours ago

Further clashes in Strait of Hormuz as US awaits Iran response on proposals to end war

Live updates as Trump threatens more attacks as ceasefire in the Middle East hangs in the balance

Irish Times - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April

America’s employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Donald Trump Compares Length of 'Iran Excursion' to US Wars

Trump touted that hostilities in Iran have lasted six weeks compared to the 543 weeks of the Afghanistan War.

Newsweek - World - 20 hours ago

US military strikes and disables 2 Iranian oil tankers attempting to breach blockade

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush disabled both tankers after firing munitions into their smokestacks.

Stars and Stripes - World - 20 hours ago

Strait talk - Trump downplays US-Iran attacks as 'love tap' — insists cease-fire is still holding despite attack on Navy ships

“The ceasefire is going. It's in effect,” Trump said after the US and Iran exchanged fire.

New York Post - World - 21 hours ago

Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'

Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.

BBC News - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Fresh clashes between US and Iran in Strait of Hormuz as fragile ceasefire holds

Fresh strikes by the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz threatening a month-old ceasefire. The US said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities, after navy destroyers crossing Hormuz came under attack. The confrontation also spreading beyond the key waterway. The UAE said its air defences had

Channel NewsAsia - World - 21 hours ago

U.S. says it struck two Iran-flagged oil tankers trying to skirt blockade

The shaky U.S. ceasefire with Iran has been repeatedly undermined this week, even as President Donald Trump insists it remains in effect.

CNBC - Politics - 21 hours ago

US expects Iran response today, says Marco Rubio as tensions remain high in Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington expects a response from Iran on Friday to a proposal aimed at ending the war between the two countries. Speaking to reporters in Rome, Rubio said...

International The News - World - 21 hours ago

Iran accuses US of 'reckless' attacks after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

The US military confirmed it struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in what it said was an act of self-defence following Iranian aggression against American ships.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 21 hours ago

Megyn Kelly blasts Trump on Iran: 'I don't trust a word he says'

The Right-wing broadcaster complained about President Donald Trump’s inconsistent rhetoric and varying deadlines on war in latest attack on his leadership

Independent UK - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Marco Rubio Threatens Iran Over Intended Control Of The Strait Of Hormuz: 'That Would Be Unacceptable'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a threat to Iran, saying that Tehran seeking to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be "unacceptable" to the U.S.

International Business Times - World - 22 hours ago

Iran official says 10 sailors wounded, five missing after overnight clash with US

It was not immediately clear whether the cargo vessel the sailors were on was directly targeted, though Iran and the United States exchanged fire overnight from Thursday to Friday despite a truce.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 22 hours ago

US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command said in a social media post that US forces intercepted “unprovoked Iranian attacks” and responded with self-defense strikes.

Boston Globe - Politics - 22 hours ago

World Business -- Report identifies $7bn of well-timed oil market bets during Iran war

A series of well-timed market bets were placed on falling oil prices totalling as much as $7bn (€5.96bn) during March and April. They were spread across mu...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

War gains, long-term pain: Wall Street's core business at risk due to Iran war

Rising oil prices and market volatility have boosted trading profits, but the gains mask threats to long-term growth

Middle East Eye - World - 23 hours ago

U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April as economy contends with Iran war impact

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report lands at a moment when gas hovers around $4.55 per gallon, up 50% since the war started in late February.

NBC News - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

'Very well organized' business – expert on Iran war oil bets (VIDEO)

Professor Jack Rasmus tells RT that $7 billion in suspiciously timed Iran war oil trades point to insider trading with US government officials tipping off friends at commodities exchanges

Russia Today - World - 23 hours ago

Iran Says U.S. 'Crossed The Point Of No Return' After Latest Clash In Strait Of Hormuz

Iran said the U.S. "crossed the point of no return" following the latest clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump claims the ceasefire is still in effect.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Marco Rubio says U.S. expects Iran response on peace deal 'today'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. is expecting a response from Iran on Washington's proposal to end the war.

CNBC - US News - 23 hours ago

What we know about Iran's response to the latest US ceasefire proposal

Iran has not formally responded, but officials indicate a large divide remains between the two sides.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Rubio meets Pope Leo: Can they heal White House-Vatican rift?

The State Department says Leo-Rubio meeting underscores 'strong ties', despite Trump’s recent attacks on the pope.

Aljazeera - US News - 1 day ago

DOJ probing trades in oil futures and prediction markets just ahead of major Iran war news

At least four oil trades resulted in a total of more than $2.6 billion for the traders, who correctly predicted that the price of oil would drop.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Aer Lingus boss does not rule out job losses due to Iran war

Holidaymakers can “book with confidence” this summer, the boss of Aer Lingus has insisted.

Independent.ie - Business - 1 day ago

Iran Attacks UAE After US Warships Exchange Fire With Iranian Forces in Hormuz

The UAE said its air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones after U.S. forces struck Iranian targets in Hormuz clashes.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Round one of Iran fight went to the US military. But ending things is much harder

Trump cited the War Powers Resolution to declare the Iran conflict over, but Iranian attacks on U.S. ships during Project Freedom tell a different story.

Fox News - Opinion - 1 day ago

The Iran war has shown why Canada shouldn't just take the world as it is

Promoting our values is about more than mere idealistic posturing – it primes the road for the pursuit of our national interests

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

US, Iran clash in Hormuz as war escalates: What happened, why it matters

A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in place since April 8. Both sides are yet to agree on a peace deal.

Aljazeera - US News - 1 day ago

How US–Iran conflict is reshaping climate security - 5 - m read

How the US–Israel–Iran conflict is reshaping climate security in the Gulf, from war emissions and oil fires to threats to desalination, ecosystems and human health.

Gulf News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump Spills Deranged Message He Told Rubio to Give the Pope

The secretary of state was sent to smooth things over with the Pope at the Vatican.

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Why has the war on Iran not sparked a mass protest movement?

Subtle, everyday acts of violence surround and desensitise us, shaping how Americans respond to deportation, war and the targeting of people of colour

Middle East Eye - US News - 1 day ago

Eight killed in Iran shopping centre fire as probe targets builder - Eight people died and 36 were injured after a huge fire engulfed a shopping centre near tehran, prompting a criminal investigation. 06/05/2026

Video. Eight people died and 36 were injured after a huge fire engulfed a shopping centre near tehran, prompting a criminal investigation.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as renewed U.S.-Iran clashes keep investors on edge

Asia-Pacific markets open lower Friday, as concerns grew over renewed hostilities between Iran and the U.S. amid a fragile ceasefire.

CNBC - World - 1 day ago

3 US Warships Fend Off Iranian Attacks, Trump Says Ceasefire Still Holds

Iranian state media reported Iranian troops on Qeshm Island traded fire with unspecified enemy forces on May 7.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Oil prices rise as US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz

Asian stocks head for stellar weekly gains despite pulling back slightly on Friday

Independent UK - Business - 1 day ago

Report identifies $7bn of well-timed oil market bets during Iran war

A series of well-timed market bets were placed on falling oil prices totalling as much as $7bn (€5.96bn) during March and April. They were spread across mu...

Independent.ie - Business - 1 day ago

State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in U.S. as tensions grow -- The State Department is initiating a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the United States, a U.S. official said, a move that could lead Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some posts.

The State Department is initiating a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the United States, a U.S. official said, a move that could lead Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some posts.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Iran says 'great victory' is coming as Trump warns of harder strikes amid ceasefire tensions

Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said the country will soon celebrate a “great victory” in its conflict with the United States and Israel, according to Iranian state...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

US says it struck targets in Iran after attack on warships

The US military said it targeted Iranian military facilities after Iran attacked three US destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump called the US strikes against Iran a "love tap." Follow DW.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

US-Iran truce fragile after fighting breaks out in the Strait of Hormuz

The renewed violence came just a day after US President Donald Trump fuelled hopes of an imminent deal.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Trump claims 'ceasefire is going' after US strikes Iran facilities, which he says were 'just a love tap'

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite a fresh exchange of fire involving American and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump told...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

US forces intercept Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships, CENTCOM says

Iran launched missiles, drones and small boats as USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta and USS Mason transited the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

U.S. and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz; each claims other shot first

CENTCOM's statement does not mention the status of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, which has already been frayed by repeated claims that its terms are being breached.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Analysis -- In meeting with Pope Leo, Rubio tries to minimize Trump's attacks -- Megan Williams -- News

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday morning, in a visit that was officially about diplomacy but in reality was about cleaning up after President Donald Trump’s latest swipes at the first American pope.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Iran accuses US of breaching cease-fire with Hormuz strikes

Iran on Friday accused the United States of violating a cease-fire after alleged strikes on two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks targeting...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

War resumes: US launches new attacks on Iran

ALBAWABA - The U.S. military carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Port and Bandar Abbas, Fox News said, citing a senior American official.Sound of explos

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

Marco Rubio And Pope Leo XIV Agree On The Need To 'Work Tirelessly In Favor Of Peace'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday in a visit that placed one of the Trump administration's most visible Catholic officials face-to-face with the first American pope after the President openly criticized the pontiff.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Military veterans in Congress propose bills to limit Iran war

Military veterans in Congress are seeking to place limits on the U.S. war against Iran through two newly introduced bills.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Iranian president claims he met with still missing, 'probably gay' supreme leader

Iran's president claimed Thursday that he recently met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who is believed to be disfigured and has yet to make any public appearances since his appointment.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Price of oil plunges and markets surge on report U.S. and Iran are near deal

Iran didn’t confirm a deal was close, though its navy said that “with aggressor’s threats neutralized & new protocols in place, safe, stable passage through” the Strait of Hormuz “will be ensured.”

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Around 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf due to Iran war: IMO

As many as 1,500 ships and their crews are trapped in the Gulf due to the Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, the secretary general of the...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Report: Chinese Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Days Before Iranian Foreign Minister's Beijing Visit

The Chinese news outlet Caixin reported that a Chinese-owned ship, openly marked as such, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Gas prices have surged more than 50% since the Iran war began — here's why your pump is suffering

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has climbed 31 cents in the past week and is now 52% higher than before the Iran war began

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Boost for electric car market as petrol costs soar due to Iran war

The fuel savings for switching to an electric vehicle hit a new high – £960 a year

Independent UK - Business - 1 day ago

Oil trader pockets reported $125 mn on suspiciously well-timed Iran bet – media

A trader reportedly placed nearly $1 billion in oil short positions shortly before reported progress in US-Iran talks to end the war

Russia Today - Business - 1 day ago

Top Shipping Company CEO Warns Iran War Keeps Raising Costs, Worsening Economic Outlook

The Iran war will continue to disrupt global trade, and its impact is only likely to get worse, the CEO of a major shipping company warned.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Reports: Pope Leo XIV's Audience with Marco Rubio Goes Long, Cuba and Iran Discussed

Pope Leo XIV received American Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican on Thursday morning.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

US and Iran inch towards short-term deal to end war

The US and Iran are reportedly inching closer to a short-term deal to end the war, as both sides scale back ambitions for a broader agreement amid deep divisions. Officials said Iran is expected to respond to the proposal soon, with a framework set to unfold in three stages. These include formally ending the war, resol

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Rubio Meets With Pope Leo at the Vatican

The U.S. secretary of state, who is himself a Catholic, is on a two day visit to Rome, which will also see him meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Brent Crude Dips Below $100 Amid Optimism About Progress Towards Ending Iran War

Oil continued to drop on Thursday amid optimism about progress towards ending the war in Iran.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Crisp: U.S. gives Iran new incentive to acquire nuclear bomb

Republicans often rely on a handy set of allegations: Democrats want open borders; Democrats want to defund the police; Democrats want men to compete in women’s sports. But these are just vague assert

The Columbian - Opinion - 1 day ago

Pakistani Mediators Reportedly Optimistic About Progress To End Iran War

Pakistani mediators are optimistic about progress being made to end the war in Iran, according to a new report.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The "Devil Wears Prada 2" wake-up call -- Coleman Spilde -- At the Met Gala and beyond, consumers must reconcile the same choices as the Miranda Priestlys of the world

At the Met Gala and beyond, consumers must reconcile the same choices as the Miranda Priestlys of the world.

Salon - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Maersk warns Iran war clouds outlook but sticks to guidance

Danish shipping group Maersk beat first-quarter profit forecasts on Thursday and maintained its full-year earnings ⁠guidance, even as it warned that the...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Maersk hikes shipping prices to offset cost hit from Iran war

Chief executive Vincent Clerc said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could start impacting global trade and consumer demand.

Independent UK - Business - 2 days ago

Sportswear giant warns Iran war could push up price rises

The retail chain closed 24 stores, on a net basis, in the UK over the past year

Independent UK - Business - 2 days ago

Shell hits $ 6.92bn profit milestone as Iran conflict pushes oil prices higher

Energy giant Shell has reported a significant rise in quarterly earnings, joining rivals in benefiting from a volatile global energy market following the outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran. The...

International The News - Business - 2 days ago

Trump urges Iran to 'do the smart thing' and reach a peace deal - Meanwhile, Iran warned the US against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the war. 05/05/2026

Meanwhile, Iran warned the US against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the war.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

US, Iran weigh potential deal as Trump seeks way out of war

Israel has also struck Beirut’s southern suburbs for the first time since a ceasefire with Hezbollah began.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

Shell tops profit estimates as Iran war boosts oil price, cuts share buybacks

Britain's Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profit as the Iran war sent fossil fuel prices soaring.

CNBC - US News - 2 days ago

Trump Says Talks With Iran Show Progress, Deal to End War 'Very Possible'

The president says he has had good talks over the last 24 hours with Iran and it’s ‘very possible’ the two countries will make a deal to end the war.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

LARRY KUDLOW: Without Regime Change, Can We Ever Really Trust Iran?

Washington and Tehran, it seems, are negotiating in order to begin negotiating.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Trump says Iran agreed to forego nuclear weapons as Tehran mulls deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran had agreed not to possess nuclear weapons, signaling potential progress in talks, as Tehran confirmed...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Iran will control Strait of Hormuz 'forever', former senior US official says

In a Bloomberg interview, Amos Hochstein said the oil shortages that poor countries are experiencing could move to the West

Middle East Eye - US News - 2 days ago

Trump Says US Will Get Enriched Uranium From Iran

The president has said on multiple occasions that the United States would acquire the country’s enriched uranium.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

US Fighter Jet Fires On, Disables Tanker Approaching Iranian Port: CENTCOM

The Iranian-flagged crude oil tanker M/T Hasna was en route to an Iranian port despite a U.S. blockade that has been in place since April 13.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Navy Super Hornet fires on, disables Iranian tanker attempting to run blockade

The M/T Hasna was transiting the Gulf of Oman when it ignored warnings to stop. Its rudder was then disabled by several 20mm cannon rounds.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Trump Still Thinks His Confusion Can Crush Iran

The brand-new Project Freedom is paused while Trump continues his threats and teases yet another supposed breakthrough in negotiations.

New York Magazine - Politics - 2 days ago

China Pressures Iran to Stop Blocking Strait of Hormuz During Beijing Visit

China pressured Iran to stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz during Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Beijing on Wednesday.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Report: Iran Hit at Least 228 U.S. Assets Across 15 Middle East Bases

According to Experts Cited in the Report, the Damage From Iranian Attacks on U.S. Bases Shows Washington Has Underestimated Tehran's Abilities, With the U.S. Military Unprepared for Drone Strikes, Which Are Less Powerful but Harder to Intercept

Haaretz - US News - 2 days ago

European stocks close higher amid growing optimism for U.S.-Iran peace deal

London's FTSE 100 looks set to open 1% higher, according to IG data. France's Cac 40 and Germany's Dax are on course to rise 0.8%.

CNBC - World - 2 days ago

Iran Says It's Reviewing The U.S.'s Latest Proposal To End The War

Iran said on Wednesday that it is reviewing the U.S.'s latest proposal to end the war.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Trump: Iran faces intensified war if it rejects US deal

ALBAWABA- US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face a significantly intensified military campaign if it rejects a new US proposal aimed at e

Albawaba - World - 2 days ago

New Iran Deal Report Sends Oil Price Plunging—as US Gas Tops $4.50

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. would resort to bombing Iran if Tehran did not agree on terms of a deal.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

G7 trade ministers meet against backdrop of war on Iran

G7 trade ministers are meeting in Paris to seek common ground on securing supplies of critical minerals and rare earths. The meeting taking place against the backdrop of the US-Israel war on Iran and Donald Trump's trade policies. Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Satellite imagery suggests far more US assets in Middle East hit by Iran than reported

New report says Iranian air strikes damaged or destroyed at least 228 structures since February

Middle East Eye - US News - 2 days ago

This is what superpowers must learn from the US war against Iran

From the Great Game to the Cold War, peripheral conflicts once defined great power rivalry. Today, they increasingly signal strategic decline

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

US Gas Prices Have Jumped 50% Since Beginning Of Iran War As Supply Shock Pushes Costs Higher

The International Energy Agency described the situation as one of the most severe disruptions to global oil markets in recent history.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Oil prices plunge, stocks surge as US-Iran deal to end conflict nears

The global energy and stock markets are once again experiencing a paradigm shift as officials have confirmed that the US and Iran are nearing a possible peace deal that will likely end the...

International The News - Business - 3 days ago

Trump Paused Hormuz Naval Mission Amid Progress in Iran Talks: Israeli Officials

Despite diplomatic momentum, divisions within Tehran’s leadership continue to threaten prospects for a lasting agreement, the officials said.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Iranian Soccer Chief Issues 1 Big Political Demand For U.S. World Cup Trip

"We are going to the World Cup, for which we qualified, and our host is FIFA -- not Mr. Trump or America," said Iranian FA boss Mehdi Taj.

Huffington Post - Sports - 3 days ago

Iran, US very close to reaching final deal to end war

ALBAWABA - After President Donald Trump's announcement to suspend operation "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz, a Pakistani source said Wednesday

Albawaba - World - 3 days ago

Iran wants 'comprehensive agreement' as Trump halts naval escort

Iran said Wednesday it will only accept 'a fair and comprehensive agreement' in its talks with the U.S. to end the Middle East war, even as President...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

Trump Risks a Greater Catastrophe in the Iran Conflict

Considering the costs so far as we wait on the precipice of another round of fighting.

The Nation - World - 3 days ago

Retailer Next warns of price hikes as costs increase due to Iran war

Brand increased its estimated cost of Middle East conflict to £47 million - up from predicted £15 million

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Banks, miners drive ASX to its biggest gain in weeks amid Iran hopes; Oil slides

The Australian sharemarket has made a bright start to the session, following Wall Street higher, on rising hopes that the US and Iran can agree to a peace deal to end the conflict in the Middle East.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 3 days ago

Supermarkets warn food costs due to Iran war will keep soaring

Higher food inflation not just down to Iran conflict, plead supermarkets

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

RIP Project Freedom: Trump's latest Iran plan didn't make it past day two

Beyond the question of why Trump let his cabinet secretaries (and top military adviser) waste their time marketing a soon-to-be-jettisoned policy, there is the question of why he pressed pause at all.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 3 days ago

Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran

Wall Street had already set records on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 rising 0.8 per cent to a new all-time high

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Nepal becomes South Asia's priciest place to fill a tank as US war on Iran rattles the pump

Rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing war in West Asia are already affecting consumers in Nepal and expected to drive up costs of food, transport, and household essentials soon.

Global Voices - Politics - 3 days ago

Rubio says US completed offensive stage of Iran war

Rubio says US completed offensive stage of Iran war, insisting Washington “achieved its objectives” and acting in self-defense by enforcing...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

Operation Epic Fury against Iran 'is over,' Rubio says

Hegseth said "Project Freedom" is a temporary and defensive operation meant to resume the flow of traffic through the vital waterway.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

European stocks close higher as Iran war concerns weigh on sentiment

European stocks were higher on Tuesday as investors digest the latest developments in the Iran war.

CNBC - World - 3 days ago

Oil prices fall after U.S. says Iran ceasefire remains in place

Oil prices declined on Tuesday, retreating from sharp gains in the previous session.

CNBC - World - 3 days ago

RAC issues petrol price warning as costs highest since Iran war began

Oil still cheaper than it should be, warn some experts

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

HSBC profits dip amid credit fraud charges and Iran war

The bank’s revenue was boosted by strong performance in wealth management and the Hong Kong business segment

Independent UK - Business - 4 days ago

Markets on edge as fresh U.S.-Iran attacks dent optimism over a peace deal

The U.S.' bid to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, dubbed "Project Freedom," was nicknamed "Project Deadlock" by Iran.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Iranian drones target oil facility in UAE's Fujairah

The United Arab Emirates said Monday it detected four cruise missiles launched from Iran toward the port city of Fujairah, adding that air defense systems...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 days ago

Trump's Smartest Supporters Know the Iran War Is a Disaster

The new consensus is that the American empire is in steep decline.

The Nation - World - 4 days ago

US denies Iranian claim of missile strike on warship

US Central Command denied the claim that a warship was hit by two missiles, as US forces look set to begin ‘Project Freedom’

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

War on Iran has triggered a fundamental crisis of trust in the nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Washington and Tel Aviv's belligerent actions have highlighted the pact's flaws - compliance neither protects a state's security nor ensures equal treatment under international law

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Trump admin. faces 60-day Iran war deadline, but floats ceasefire loophole

The U.S. and Israel began their war against Iran Feb. 28, and U.S. law requires congressional authorization for a war to go beyond 60 days.

CNBC - World - 5 days ago

Iran claims US has issued a response to its proposal to end war

Trump says the Iranian regime ‘has not paid a big enough price for what they have done to humanity’

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

Spirit airlines sinks during bankruptcy rescue amid Iran war fallout

ALBAWABA - Rising jet fuel prices have caused Spirit Airlines to give up on its recovery plan and start shutting down after failing to get a last-minute

Albawaba - Business - 6 days ago

Trump's Iran War Is Now Officially Illegal

He is blowing past the congressionally mandated 60-day deadline for withdrawal and claiming the hostilities are “terminated.”

New York Magazine - Politics - 7 days ago

The Iran War Is Even Less Popular Than When It Started

A new poll found that Americans already dislike the war as much as they ended up disliking Vietnam and Iraq.

New York Magazine - Politics - 7 days ago

How Iranian monarchists have targeted anti-war activists

Supporters of Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah, have gone to extraordinary lengths to silence their critics, including violent attacks

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Oil Prices Rise With No Sign Of An End To Iran War

The Brent benchmark was poised for a 5.8% gain over the week.

Huffington Post - Business - 8 days ago

In Iran's Zagros Mountains, a small number of Bakhtiari families still make the Kooch, a two‑week migration on foot.

In Iran's Zagros Mountains, a dwindling number of Bakhtiari families still make the Kooch, a two‑week migration on foot. Water shortages, dams and rising costs now threaten this nomadic life.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 8 days ago

'This crisis is still at the beginning': ANZ boss sends Iran war warning

As ANZ delivered a $3.8 billion profit, chief executive Nuno Matos has sounded a warning over the risks that would arise from a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 8 days ago

Bank signals interest rates could rise as Iran war to push up cost of living

The new outlook comes as interest rates were held at 3.75% on Thursday.

Independent UK - Business - 8 days ago

Israel's economy and financial markets are booming despite Iran war

The Israeli economy is massively outperforming a swathe of developed-market peers, including key ally the United States.

CNBC - World - 8 days ago

Iran taught me what love is. So if I die tomorrow, I have lived well

Iranians have a deep connection to their soil and to their country. This is something that bombs simply cannot shatter

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Tourist arrivals to Türkiye up in Q1, revenues rise despite Iran war

Foreign tourist arrivals to Türkiye surged in the first quarter of the year, and revenues also rose to nearly $10 billion despite the regional tensions,...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Congress will Grill Hegseth on Iran War for First Time -- Read More

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers for the first time since the Trump administration launched the war against Iran, which Democrats have contested as a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

Military.com - Top Stories - 9 days ago

AI Gun-Toting Trump Threatens Iran: 'No More Mr. Nice Guy'

Now that King Charles has left Washington, Trump’s idiotic meme war is back on.

New York Magazine - Politics - 9 days ago

British Muslims oppose the war on Iran? No kidding, so do most Brits

The attempt by right-wing think tanks to paint British Muslims as a 'fifth column' should be recognised for what it is - an attempt to divide society

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Commentary: Neither side is hurting enough to end the US-Iran war

What is more worrying is the possibility of renewed escalation, says international security professor Stefan Wolff.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 10 days ago

Trump's threats to steal Iran's oil continue a long history of US pillage

From Zimbabwe to Venezuela, US economic coercion and the imperial plunder of developing countries remain business as usual

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Social media claims that the alleged destruction of a UAE climate center caused intense rain in Iran are misleading.

Some social media users have claimed the alleged destruction of a climate research center in the United Arab Emirates caused intense precipitation in Iran. But those claims are misleading.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 11 days ago

Fact check: Cloud seeding didn't make it rain in Iran

Some social media users have claimed the alleged destruction of a climate research center in the United Arab Emirates caused intense precipitation in Iran. But those claims are misleading.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 11 days ago

How fake AI victims are being used to provide rationale for attacking Iran

In the battle of propaganda, fake videos and images of female victims of Iran's government are going viral.

Aljazeera - Science - 15 days ago

EU energy bill spikes amid Iran war supply shock – commissioner

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen says the bloc’s fossil fuel import bill has surged by more than $28 billion since the Middle East conflict began

Russia Today - Business - 16 days ago

European stocks fall as Germany halves growth forecast, citing Iran war

European stocks edged higher on Wednesday as traders assessed the Iran ceasefire extension and the prospect of peace talks.

CNBC - World - 16 days ago

Snap Insight: Trump's unilateral ceasefire extension - what it reveals about him and about Iran

US President Donald Trump gave the first clear sign of a power struggle within Iran, says NUS Middle East Institute's Carl Skadian.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 17 days ago

'New cards on the battlefield': U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo

American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

CNBC - Business - 18 days ago

Oil jumps after US seizes Iranian ship near Hormuz

Oil prices have jumped on renewed Middle East tensions, raising risks of supply disruption, higher fuel costs and emergency measures across Europe and Asia

Russia Today - Business - 18 days ago

Seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink

A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink.

CNBC - Business - 18 days ago

Moment US forces storm Iranian cargo ship as war hots up again

US navy personnel can be heard shouting: ‘Vacate your engine room, vacate your engine room, we're prepared to subject you to disabling fire’

Evening Standard - World - 19 days ago

Asia markets mostly rise as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate after ship seizure

Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Monday as a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel deepened tensions, keeping investors on edge.

CNBC - World - 19 days ago

Central bankers and policymakers warn of global risks as Iran war drags on

From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC - World - 19 days ago

Iranian gunboats fire on ships as Strait of Hormuz closed again

Iran's military says it is resuming control of the Strait of Hormuz as supreme leader vows ‘bitter defeats’ for enemies

Evening Standard - World - 20 days ago

Fed Governor Waller says Iran war, labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions are complicating the approach to interest rates.

CNBC - Business - 21 days ago

Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' while ceasefire lasts, Iran says

The economically vital strait has reopened to commercial shipping while negotiations with the US continue, the Iranian regime has said

Evening Standard - World - 21 days ago

War on Iran leaves $58 billion repair bill across region – report

Rystad estimates Iran war damage at up to $58 billion, led by oil and gas losses, with long-term impacts on global energy supply, investment timelines, and inflation.

Russia Today - Business - 22 days ago

London faces food shortages as Iran war hits CO2 supplies

Chicken and pork could be in short supply as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz hits global trade

Evening Standard - World - 23 days ago

The Iran war shocked L.A.'s housing market. Recovery won't be simple

L.A.'s real estate market is historically cold, but some experts say the Iran ceasefire could stabilize mortgage rates and give buyers confidence to return to the market.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 23 days ago

Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S. economy so far

The Iran war is starting to show up in the U.S. economy in ways both obvious and not so much.

CNBC - Business - 23 days ago

How Trump's latest Iran war moves could bring China out of the shadows

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare public comment on the war in the Middle East.

SBS - Politics - 24 days ago

From the death of Ali Khamenei to now: The latest from the Iran war

The United States and Iran have failed to reach an agreement. What's next with the Strait of Hormuz and the war itself?

Los Angeles Times - US News - 25 days ago

Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff

Pope Leo suggested over the weekend that a “delusion of omnipotence” is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 26 days ago

US-Iran talks collapse after Tehran refuses 'no nukes' demand

Negotiations in Islamabad have ended, the US said

Evening Standard - World - 27 days ago

Bangladesh's energy crisis worsens as US's war on Iran drags on

As Iran-Israel-US tensions escalated into conflict and supply chains disrupted, Bangladesh is facing an energy crisis, heavily exposed by its reliance on imports, which supply about 95 percent of its national energy needs.

Global Voices - Politics - 27 days ago

Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war

The university's headline index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 47.6, down 10.7% from March to its lowest on record.

CNBC - Business - 28 days ago

Iran war economic fallout may drive new wave of Gen Z unrest in Africa

Preliminary findings from a new African Youth Survey suggest growing ‘impatience’ among young people in Africa

Evening Standard - World - 28 days ago

White House warns staff over Iran war bets – media

The White House issued a warning after unusual Iran war bets and oil futures spikes raised concerns over insider trading risks

Russia Today - Business - 28 days ago

Fears over ceasefire as Trump accuses Iran of 'dishonouring' agreement

Iran was ‘doing a very poor job’ of allowing tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said amid fears of a possible collapse in the agreed ceasefire between the US and Iran

Evening Standard - World - 29 days ago

U.S. Stocks Rise And Oil Prices Trim Their Gains On Hopes For The Ceasefire With Iran

Blockages in the Strait of Hormuz have kept oil and natural gas stuck in the Persian Gulf, away from customers worldwide.

Huffington Post - Business - 29 days ago

Trump claims 'complete victory' in Sky News call after US and Iran agree ceasefire

Donald Trump has announced an 11th-hour ceasefire after he warned a "whole civilisation will die" if Iran did not agree to a deal. The US and Iran say negotiations to end the war will take place during the two-week pause and the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened. Follow the latest.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire

While oil and gas supply issues are set to remain, for now, the stock market reaction has been massive.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Iran ceasefire: Victory or humiliation for the US?

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Sky News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

JD Vance arrives in Hungary as Iran pressure mounts

US Vice President JD Vance has travelled to Budapest to back Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of parliamentary elections.

Sky News - World - 1 month ago

Oil Prices Breach $111 as Trump's Deadline for Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Nears

The United States military may target Iran’s power plants and bridges this week if Tehran does not open up the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. president has warned.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 month ago

How are markets reacting to the Iran war?

Oil prices are 'not buying into the framing that peace talks are going on and they are buying into the prospect of the war continuing', Sky's Wilf Frost says.

Sky News - Business - 1 month ago

Why war in Iran will push up UK food prices

Soaring fertiliser and gas prices - caused by the near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East - will soon be felt by UK consumers as food inflation.

Sky News - Business - 1 month ago

Every time Trump has attacked Starmer over the Iran war - as PM vows to not back down

The prime minister has told Sky News he will not "buckle under pressure" nor "get dragged into the war", despite repeated criticism from the White House.

Sky News - Politics - 1 month ago

Iran War Triggers Global Energy Emergency

The impact of the war has quickly gone from bad to potentially catastrophic.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 month ago

Iran war has a second front — and it's quietly threatening the world's chip supply

Analysts warn that if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked for long, the war’s economic damage won’t be confined to energy markets alone, but will ripple through other industries as well that depends on the chips that power the modern world.

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago

Iran War: Trump Rejects Zelensky's Drone Help, Warns NATO over Hormuz Coalition | Firstpost America

Since Donald Trump authorized joint US strikes with Israel against Iran, his messaging has appeared inconsistent, swinging between confident claims of imminent victory and contradictory statements about the war’s progress. While bombing continues and Iran retaliates, global concern is rising. European leaders including Pedro Sanchez, Emmanuel Macron, and Giorgia Meloni have urged restraint and civilian protection.

First Post - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Why Trump's war with Iran will help fund Russia's assault on Ukraine

The Kremlin is set to enjoy a boost as US President Donald Trump lifts sanctions and its oil becomes more valuable.

Sky News - World - 1 month ago

Heightened Security At This Year's Oscars Amid War In Iran

The Oscars red carpet has been rolled out in preparation for Sunday's ceremony.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 1 month ago

How much will your energy bills rise on the back of the war in Iran?

Consumers will see prices rise due to turmoil in the Middle East - but by how much?

Evening Standard - Opinion - 1 month ago

Iran war fuels 'significant' rise in Russian energy demand: Kremlin

The war in Iran has driven a sharp rise in demand for Russia's oil and gas, the Kremlin said Friday, helping lift exports that have been hit in recent...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 months ago

The Iran war could hit Britain — Starmer must prepare our defence

It will take more than 10 days to get the destroyer HMS Dragon tooled up, battle ready and on station to protect Akrotiri and the island of Cyprus from Iranian drone and missile attacks. The RAF base there has already been hit by Iranian Shahed drones, probably launched by Hezbollah allies from Lebanon. True, two Wildcat light helicopters equipped with Martlet missiles have been sent on ahead of the destroyer. Britain is already in the widening war launched by America and Israel at the weekend.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 2 months ago

Is the UK's intervention in Iran war legal?

Starmer said Britain would intercept Iranian missiles and allow US to use its bases in defensive action. Does that make the UK complicit in an illegal war?

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

President Trump's Elaborate Secret Plan To Attack Iran

030226_trump_ww_plan_webPresident Donald Trump was at the center of an elaborate ploy to trick Iran's leaders into thinking that no attack was imminent. The day of deception began Friday as Trump left the White House for a rally in Texas.

Inside Edition - Politics - 2 months ago

Art resistance: Iranian photographer Ayna Moazzen explores identity

Iranian contemporary artist Ayna Moazzen, lives between Italy, Azerbaijan and Gulf countries and seeks to turn her transnational experience into a form of cultural dialogue and resistance against the Tehran regime's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

Euronews - Entertainment - 3 months ago

The table tennis players planting trees to fight drought in Iran

As the country faces drought and ecological strain, a small Iranian sports association shows how community action can turn sports into environmental responsibility.

Global Voices - Sports - 4 months ago

A colonial reckoning: How Israel's war on Iran reopens old wounds

As its illusion of impunity cracks, Tel Aviv has lit a fire it cannot contain. Tehran has been preparing for decades for this moment

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 7 months ago