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Iran war: What is happening on day 11 of US-Israel attacks?

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rally in Tehran supporting new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei while the country endures intense US-Israeli bombardments, with Iran vowing to continue fighting despite Trump's claims the conflict will end quickly.
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22 hours ago
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Iran picks new leader. And, Trump won't sign bills until Congress overhauls voting

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was selected following his father's death in airstrikes, as the U.S. and Israel intensify military operations with plans to dismantle Iran's military forces within three weeks.
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35 minutes ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 11 of US-Israel attacks?

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rally in Tehran supporting new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei while the country endures intense US-Israeli bombardments, with Iran vowing to continue fighting despite Trump's claims the conflict will end quickly.
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fromwww.npr.org
22 hours ago

Iran picks new leader. And, Trump won't sign bills until Congress overhauls voting

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was selected following his father's death in airstrikes, as the U.S. and Israel intensify military operations with plans to dismantle Iran's military forces within three weeks.
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fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago
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Trump says war could be over soon - but defiant Iran to step up attacks; Tanaiste says EU 'urgently' needs energy independence

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fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

Trump says war could be over soon - but defiant Iran to step up attacks; Tanaiste says EU 'urgently' needs energy independence

Middle East conflict creates market volatility and energy price uncertainty, with Trump predicting potential war resolution while Iran's new hardline leadership shows no signs of backing down.
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fromIrish Independent
12 hours ago

Trump declares 'the war is very complete, pretty much' as Iran rallies behind new hardline leader

Trump predicts Middle East war ending soon while Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei consolidates power with hardliner support and vows continued military resistance.
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fromIrish Independent
11 hours ago

Trump says war won't end this week but 'very soon' as he vows to protect oil shipping to maintain world supply

Trump predicts Middle East war ending soon while Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei consolidates power with hardliner support and vows continued military resistance.
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3 hours ago

Woman killed in Bahrain as Gulf states intercept more Iranian missiles

Iran launched widespread missile and drone attacks on Gulf states; Trump threatened escalated US response if Iran closes Strait of Hormuz.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Who will stand up for the Iranian people as death rains on them from the skies? | Nasrin Parvaz

An Iranian exile opposes both the Islamic regime's tyranny and US-Israeli military intervention, rejecting external powers' geopolitical interests disguised as liberation efforts while mourning civilian casualties.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Chris Mason: The cost of living is catapulted centre stage yet again

Middle East conflict threatens UK cost of living through oil supply disruptions and rising energy prices, affecting millions of households while government awaits clarity on conflict duration and severity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Vague and contradictory Trump says Iran war won', but not won enough'

Trump delivered contradictory statements about the duration and goals of US military operations in Iran, providing no clear strategic vision despite market and ally concerns.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

Iran gambles that its drones and missiles can outlast the US and Israel

Iran's missile and drone strikes across the region have been significantly degraded by advanced air defenses, with over 80% reduction in missile attacks and 75% of Iran's launcher capacity destroyed within weeks.
#us-cuba-relations
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago
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Trump threatens Cuba again, says island nation may face friendly takeover'

Trump signals continued US pursuit of Cuban government change amid the island's energy and economic crisis, with Secretary of State Rubio leading negotiations that could involve a 'friendly takeover.'
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23 hours ago
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In the other US target of regime change, Cuba, I saw real hardship and resilience | Sara Kozameh

Trump's executive order declaring a national emergency against Cuba and imposing oil tariffs has severely worsened the island's energy crisis, causing daily power outages lasting 18 hours and widespread economic hardship for ordinary Cubans.
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2 hours ago

Trump threatens Cuba again, says island nation may face friendly takeover'

Trump signals continued US pursuit of Cuban government change amid the island's energy and economic crisis, with Secretary of State Rubio leading negotiations that could involve a 'friendly takeover.'
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

In the other US target of regime change, Cuba, I saw real hardship and resilience | Sara Kozameh

Trump's executive order declaring a national emergency against Cuba and imposing oil tariffs has severely worsened the island's energy crisis, causing daily power outages lasting 18 hours and widespread economic hardship for ordinary Cubans.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Minab school bombing: what evidence is there that the US was responsible?

A US airstrike on a primary school in Minab killed scores of children, with evidence indicating US responsibility despite Trump's unsupported claims attributing it to Iran.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Bombing of Iran's oil infrastructure to have major environmental fallout, experts warn

Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil infrastructure cause severe environmental contamination including toxic air, water, and soil pollution with long-term health consequences for vulnerable populations.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

India news: 'No plans to increase fuel prices'

India's budget session faced opposition demands for discussion on crude oil prices amid US-Israel-Iran conflict, while markets recovered as oil prices fell $30 per barrel, though LPG price surges prompted nationwide strike announcements.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Nepal: Rapper-turned-politician poised to become next PM

Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party is winning a landslide election victory in Nepal after Gen Z protests toppled the previous government, with Shah poised to become Prime Minister.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

US to end prosecution of Turkiye's Halkbank over alleged business with Iran

Prosecutors said unique and extraordinary national security and foreign policy considerations contributed to the settlement, including Turkiye's assistance in securing October's ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and the release of Israeli captives held in Gaza. This unique and substantial public interest in supporting the release of the hostages weighed heavily in the government's assessment of the appropriate resolution of this case.
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3 hours ago

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka cricket series called off due to Iran war

Sri Lanka indefinitely postponed a six-match cricket series against Afghanistan in the UAE due to Middle East conflict and disrupted flight operations.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 hour ago

Dubai, oasis for business and partying, confronts war

Iranian drone and missile attacks on Persian Gulf nations, particularly Dubai, threaten the region's carefully cultivated image as stable, wealthy business and tourism centers.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 hour ago

China exports surge despite Trump tariffs as global demand strengthens

China's exports surged over 20% in early 2026, far exceeding forecasts, driven by strong global demand for electronics and technology despite US trade tensions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

A country divided: state media show pro-Mojtaba protests as Iranians online fear repression

Mojtaba Khamenei succeeds his assassinated father as Iran's supreme leader amid public division between state-orchestrated loyalty displays and underground resistance, with concerns about his hardline stance and potential US intervention.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Iran's authorities showcase continuity as they back new leader during war

Iran's Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, with military and government institutions pledging allegiance and readiness for prolonged conflict.
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fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

Donald Trump says war could be over soon - but defiant Iran to step up attacks

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces international opposition while domestic crowds rally behind him, as military tensions escalate and markets react volatilely to geopolitical uncertainty.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran projects defiance

Donald Trump opposes Mojtaba Khamenei's selection as Iran's new supreme leader and predicts his tenure will not last long.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

World reacts to appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's supreme leader

Iran's Assembly of Experts appointed 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader following his father's death, receiving support from regional allies while facing US-Israeli opposition.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

A country divided: state media show pro-Mojtaba protests as Iranians online fear repression

Mojtaba Khamenei succeeds his assassinated father as Iran's supreme leader amid public division between state-orchestrated loyalty displays and underground resistance, with concerns about his hardline stance and potential US intervention.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Iran's authorities showcase continuity as they back new leader during war

Iran's Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, with military and government institutions pledging allegiance and readiness for prolonged conflict.
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fromAxios
9 hours ago

Trump says Iran war will be over "very soon"

Trump claims major military victories against Iran after ten days of conflict, stating the biggest war risks have passed while threatening further action if Iran threatens oil supplies.
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fromFortune
8 hours ago

Trump says war to end 'very soon,' floats removing oil sanctions | Fortune

Trump plans to waive oil sanctions, have the Navy escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, and predicts the Iran conflict will resolve very soon amid oil market pressures.
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Trump Promises to Bomb Iran 'HARDER' if It Restricts Oil Flow

If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far. Additionally, we will take out easily destroyable targets that will make it virtually impossible for Iran to ever be built back, as a Nation, again – Death, Fire, and Fury will reign upon them.
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7 hours ago

Fox News Analyst Says I Think the President Knows' the U.S. Bombed Elementary School Despite Denial

U.S. investigators and media reports indicate a U.S.-fired Tomahawk missile likely struck an Iranian girls' elementary school killing 175 people, while President Trump has suggested alternative explanations despite evidence pointing to U.S. responsibility.
fromIndependent
4 hours ago

David W Higgins: Why the Government should not cave to pressure for subsidies on cost of fuel despite spiralling prices

A friend remarked to me over the weekend about the apocalyptic scenes of fire raging in Tehran. The strike on an oil depot has sent plumes of smoke across Iran's capital. An environmental catastrophe is unfolding, with reports of rain turning black and increasing respiratory problems.
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4 hours ago

Australia to send missiles to UAE, surveillance plane to help Gulf defence

Australia deploys reconnaissance aircraft and air-to-air missiles to the Gulf region to help defend against Iranian attacks and protect 115,000 Australians living in the Middle East.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran war will be over very soon' but Tehran says it will determine when

Israeli strikes hit southern and eastern Lebanon including Almajadel, Shaqra, and Srifa, while the UAE intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, and Australia granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers.
fromwww.dw.com
6 hours ago

Australia: 5 Iran national team players granted asylum

Australians have been moved by the plight of these brave women. They're safe here, and they should feel at home here. According to Albanese, all other members of Iran's squad are welcome to receive help, but it was up to them to accept the offer.
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1 day ago

Oil prices soar past $100 while Dow futures sink 900 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes special forces mission | Fortune

Wall Street prices in prolonged U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran as oil surges past $100 per barrel, threatening $4 pump prices and broader market instability.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago
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US and Israel launch strikes across Iran as crowds celebrate new supreme leader

US and Israeli warplanes launched strikes on Iran as the country appointed a new supreme leader amid escalating regional conflict involving missile attacks, drone strikes, and military operations across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
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1 day ago
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Iran attacks Israel, Gulf states, after naming new leader on Day 10 of war

Iran launched attacks on Israel and Gulf states after naming Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, prompting Israeli retaliation and escalating regional conflict with significant casualties and economic disruption.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

US and Israel launch strikes across Iran as crowds celebrate new supreme leader

US and Israeli warplanes launched strikes on Iran as the country appointed a new supreme leader amid escalating regional conflict involving missile attacks, drone strikes, and military operations across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Iran attacks Israel, Gulf states, after naming new leader on Day 10 of war

Iran launched attacks on Israel and Gulf states after naming Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, prompting Israeli retaliation and escalating regional conflict with significant casualties and economic disruption.
#oil-prices
fromwww.cbc.ca
21 hours ago
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Oil prices spike to highest levels in years | CBC News

Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel amid intensifying Iran war, threatening Middle East production and shipping while destabilizing financial markets globally.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
22 hours ago
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Crude oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel amid intensifying Iran war, threatening Middle East production and shipping while destabilizing financial markets.
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fromThe Washington Post
22 hours ago

Oil prices spike over fears of prolonged conflict; Iran rallies around new leader

Oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel as U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran escalated into its tenth day, triggering global energy market disruptions and supply concerns.
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fromwww.dw.com
18 hours ago

Iran war: How long before Gulf nations stop pumping oil?

Israel's strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz threaten to shut down Gulf oil production and disrupt global energy markets, with oil prices spiking to $120 per barrel.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
21 hours ago

Oil prices spike to highest levels in years | CBC News

Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel amid intensifying Iran war, threatening Middle East production and shipping while destabilizing financial markets globally.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
22 hours ago

Crude oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel amid intensifying Iran war, threatening Middle East production and shipping while destabilizing financial markets.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

RAF jets shoot down drones as fighting intensifies in Middle East

RAF fighter jets conducted military operations to defend Jordan and Bahrain by intercepting drones, while HMS Dragon deploys to the eastern Mediterranean as Middle East tensions escalate.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Reprehensible': New wave of Iranian missiles, drones target Gulf nations

Iran launched widespread missile and drone attacks on Gulf states, causing casualties, infrastructure damage, and forcing energy companies to declare force majeure on operations.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago

US senators demand probe into appalling' attack on girls's school in Iran

Top Democratic senators demand a full investigation into a US-Israeli strike on an Iranian girls' school in Minab that killed at least 170 people, citing evidence of a Tomahawk missile strike and loosened rules of engagement.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

How the US far right bought into the myth of white South Africa's persecution

Orania, a segregated South African town established in 1991, maintains racial exclusivity through private property designation while conducting an experiment in self-sufficiency without relying on people of color for labor.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Cuba, Donald Trump's next target

Trump pressures Cuba to negotiate with the U.S., viewing regime change as inevitable following Venezuela's political shift and positioning Cuba as his next geopolitical target.
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fromwww.dw.com
18 hours ago

Fears grow for Iran's womens football team

Five Iranian women's soccer players reportedly escaped after their Asian Cup campaign ended, amid international concerns about their safety and restricted communications under regime pressure.
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fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

John Bolton Just Wishes Trump Bombed Iran Sooner

Trump's bombing campaign in Iran has divided his supporters between those opposing foreign wars and neoconservative hawks advocating regime change, with John Bolton expressing regret about not achieving Iranian regime overthrow during Trump's first term.
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fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

A Dramatic 24 Hours for Oil Prices

Oil prices surged 30 percent amid Middle East conflict escalation and threats to the Strait of Hormuz, then retreated following Trump's statements and G7 coordination efforts.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Trump Sends Message to Tankers as Oil Prices Spike: Show Some Guts!'

Trump urged oil tanker crews to resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming Iran's military capability was significantly weakened after U.S.-Israeli strikes, with oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel amid shipping disruptions.
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fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

A Dramatic 24 Hours for Oil Prices

Oil prices surged 30 percent amid Middle East conflict escalation and threats to the Strait of Hormuz, then retreated following Trump's statements and G7 coordination efforts.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Trump Sends Message to Tankers as Oil Prices Spike: Show Some Guts!'

Trump urged oil tanker crews to resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming Iran's military capability was significantly weakened after U.S.-Israeli strikes, with oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel amid shipping disruptions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

G7 to discuss release of emergency oil reserves as price tops $100

G7 finance ministers are coordinating an emergency meeting to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves in response to crude prices exceeding $100 following US-Israel conflict with Iran.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

How US-Israel war on Iran deepens Gaza crisis

Regional conflict expansion diverts global attention from Gaza's humanitarian crisis while Israel restricts aid crossings and ceasefire violations persist.
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fromFuturism
19 hours ago

Looks Like the Economy Is Hitting a "Nightmare Scenario"

Tanker disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to U.S.-Iran tensions cut off 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, causing crude prices to exceed $100 per barrel and triggering recession fears across global markets.
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fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns that prolonged Iran conflict risks economic impact, but Britain's economy is better positioned to handle energy supply shocks than during the 2022 Ukraine crisis.
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fromFortune
18 hours ago

Odds of a stock market meltdown with 1970s-style stagflation jump to 35% this year, veteran strategist warns | Fortune

Rising oil prices from Iran tensions, weak job growth, and slowing GDP growth mirror 1970s stagflation conditions, with a 35% probability of market meltdown in 2024.
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fromFortune
15 hours ago

U.S. intel assessment: Iran regime change was unlikely in either short or long war, sources say | Fortune

U.S. intelligence assessed that military intervention in Iran would not achieve regime change, contradicting administration claims of quick objectives.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Trump urges Australia to give Iran's Asian Cup players asylum

Trump pressures Australia to grant asylum to Iran's women's soccer team, offering U.S. asylum if Australia refuses, citing persecution risks after players didn't sing national anthem.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Trump Offers Asylum to Iranian Women's Soccer Team, Warns They Face Execution

Five Iranian women's soccer players fled their team hotel in Australia after refusing to sing their national anthem, prompting Trump to offer asylum and warn of potential danger if they return to Iran.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Trump urges Australia to give Iran's Asian Cup players asylum

Trump pressures Australia to grant asylum to Iran's women's soccer team, offering U.S. asylum if Australia refuses, citing persecution risks after players didn't sing national anthem.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Trump Offers Asylum to Iranian Women's Soccer Team, Warns They Face Execution

Five Iranian women's soccer players fled their team hotel in Australia after refusing to sing their national anthem, prompting Trump to offer asylum and warn of potential danger if they return to Iran.
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fromAxios
14 hours ago

Why the Strait of Hormuz is so difficult to defend

Iran's geographic position along the Strait of Hormuz enables asymmetric naval threats through shore-based missiles and fast attack craft, bypassing the need for a conventional fleet to disrupt global maritime traffic and oil prices.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Israeli attacks on Iran fuel sites aim to break resilience of people'

Israeli strikes on Iranian fuel depots and petroleum sites have caused widespread environmental destruction, toxic pollution, and civilian casualties, with analysts characterizing the attacks as collective punishment and ecocide targeting civilian infrastructure.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Iran war: Israel targets 'regime infrastructure'

Israel launched new strikes on Iranian infrastructure after Mojtaba Khamenei was named supreme leader, causing oil prices to surge above $100 per barrel amid escalating regional conflict.
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fromFortune
16 hours ago

Dubai's signature Token2049 crypto event set to go forward even as other conferences hit pause amid growing conflict | Fortune

Token2049 Dubai crypto conference proceeds as scheduled for late April despite Middle East conflict, with sold-out registrations and fully secured exhibition space.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Iran's new supreme leader brings mystery element to Middle East crisis

Mojtaba Khamenei's elevation to Iran's supreme leader represents continuity messaging but introduces unpredictability due to his obscurity to both Western powers and ordinary Iranians, while strengthening the Revolutionary Guards' influence over Iranian governance.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

The Iran war's economic blowback is getting real

Oil prices surged 25% overnight to nearly $120 per barrel following Iran's attack, threatening to push U.S. gas prices to $4 per gallon and trigger recession risks amid global supply disruptions.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

The Iran war's economic blowback is getting real

Oil prices surged 25% overnight to nearly $120 per barrel following Iran's attack, threatening to push U.S. gas prices to $4 per gallon and trigger recession risks amid global supply disruptions.
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fromEsquire
16 hours ago

This "Military Confrontation" with Iran Sure Looks Like War to Me

Middle Eastern conflicts activate environmental and civilian infrastructure as weapons, causing toxic pollution, acid rain, and damage to water supplies affecting millions.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Secretive figure Khamenei's son chosen as next Supreme Leader; Saudi Arabia warns Iran it will be 'the biggest loser' from attacks

Saudi Arabia warned Iran of severe consequences for continued attacks on Arab states following Iran's announcement of a new supreme leader and renewed drone strikes on regional targets.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Alert Warns Iran May Be Activating Sleeper Cells Around the Globe, New Report

The U.S. intercepted encrypted Iranian communications believed to be operational triggers for sleeper cells, prompting federal law enforcement alerts about heightened terrorism threats.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

Trump says Australia has taken care of' some Iranian women footballers

Five Iranian women's football players who refused to sing their national anthem at the AFC Women's Asian Cup received asylum protection in Australia, with additional players potentially following as concerns mount over their safety if returned to Iran.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US military kills six in strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific

The US military has killed at least 157 people in over 40 strikes against alleged drug-smuggling vessels in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean since September under the Trump administration's anti-narcoterrorism campaign.
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fromThe Atlantic
23 hours ago

The Asymmetric Ways Iran Could Strike Back

A mysterious Farsi-language numbers station broadcast during conflict with Iran, suggesting ongoing covert intelligence operations using Cold War-era espionage techniques despite modern digital alternatives.
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23 hours ago

Royal Navy aircraft carrier may need allies to protect it - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

HMS Prince of Wales has been placed on five-day deployment alert for potential Middle East operations amid escalating regional tensions, though the Royal Navy faces challenges assembling a full carrier strike group without allied support.
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Investors priced in a 6-week Iraq War but it lasted 8 years and cost $3 trillion. They're doing it again | Fortune

When the U.S. invaded Iraq in March 2003, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld famously predicted the conflict would last "six days, six weeks-I doubt six months." It lasted eight years, injured nearly 40,000 Americans, killed 4,500, and drained what Brown University's Costs of War project calculates as nearly $2 trillion in direct spending-with veterans' medical and disability payments projected to add $1 trillion more over 40 years.
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