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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 hour ago

US Special Operations Forces aircraft deploy from RAF Mildenhall as war intensifies in Middle East - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US Special Operations Forces MC-130J aircraft deployed from RAF Mildenhall equipped with advanced radar for low-level missions supporting Middle East operations amid escalating Iran tensions.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

'Doomsday plane' performs exercises in Fresno, stoking fears as war escalates

Two Doomsday Planes spotted in California over two months were conducting routine operations unrelated to Iran tensions, though their presence sparked public speculation about national security threats.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
20 hours ago

Citi evacuates offices in the Middle East after Iran threatens to target banks

Major US banks including Citigroup are evacuating Middle East offices and implementing remote work due to Iranian threats against regional financial institutions.
Europe news
fromFortune
1 day ago

The IEA is releasing a record 400 million barrels of emergency oil. It may not be enough | Fortune

The IEA released 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves, the largest volume in its history, to counter Middle East war impacts on energy markets.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 day ago

Blips and Gyrations: The Market Thinking of Trump's Incompetent Advisors - emptywheel

Trump administration officials downplay oil market volatility from Iran conflict as temporary fluctuations requiring sustained data before policy changes.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Editorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork

Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
#uk-military-deployment
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Shots fired at US consulate in Canada as police investigate incident

Shots were fired at the US consulate in Toronto with no injuries reported, following an explosion at the US embassy in Oslo linked to possible Iran-related tensions.
World news
fromFortune
3 days 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.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

HMS Prince of Wales unlikely to head to the Middle East

HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier is unlikely to deploy to the Middle East and will instead participate in NATO Arctic exercises, though the government maintains no final deployment decision has been made.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Two more US aircraft arrive at RAF Fairford

Two Boeing C-17 Globemaster transportation planes landing at the airbase in Gloucestershire, days after B-1 Lancer bombers arrived. One of the C-17s arrived from Glasgow Prestwick airport, after it was redirected there because of poor weather and visibility at Fairford. The BBC reported that the aircraft was carrying munitions and spare parts for the bombers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

US bomber lands in UK after warning of surge in strikes on Iran

A US B-1 Lancer bomber landed at RAF Fairford after the UK approved defensive US strikes against Iranian missile sites from British bases, with operations expected within days.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Why the US says India can buy Russian oil again

India is an essential partner of the United States, and we fully anticipate that New Delhi will ramp up purchases of US oil. This stop-gap measure will alleviate pressure caused by Iran's attempt to take global energy hostage.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Badenoch presses Starmer to strike Iranian missile sites

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls for RAF strikes on Iranian missile launch sites, while the government maintains its position of allowing US defensive use of British bases without direct UK participation.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Badenoch warns Starmer that he is 'abandoning' US allies - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Kemi Badenoch criticizes the UK government for passive handling of Middle East crisis, warning Britain risks losing respect from US allies and must demonstrate clearer military commitment to regional security.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The wars the UK has fought alongside the US and when Britain has refused

The UK-US special relationship faces strain as Trump's administration escalates Middle East conflict and criticizes Britain's refusal to use its bases for strikes against Iran.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No to war': Sanchez doubles down after Trump threat to cut off trade with Spain

Spain refuses to facilitate US attacks on Iran from Spanish bases, defying Trump's trade threats and advocating for de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

France deploys aircraft carrier to Mediterranean over Iran war

France deploys its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and additional military assets to the Mediterranean in response to escalating Middle East conflict.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

NYPD increases security at Jewish sites across NYC amid Iran conflict

The NYPD deployed enhanced security measures at Jewish cultural sites and neighborhoods during Purim following recent Iran-related airstrikes, though no credible threats exist.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German chancellor's meeting with Trump eclipsed by Mideast war

Trump hosts German Chancellor Merz amid escalating Iran tensions, with transatlantic relations strained over differing responses to US-Israel airstrikes and European defense commitments.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Monday Morning Headlines: One Dead In North Oakland Shooting

Bay Area communities held competing rallies over US-Iran tensions, Congress debates war powers, Oakland violence continues, California housing remains depressed, and El Niño threatens record temperatures.
#germany-us-relations
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's chancellor meets Trump amid escalating Iran war

German Chancellor Merz travels to Washington to meet Trump amid Middle East escalation, balancing support for US-Israel actions with concerns about international law violations and advocating restraint.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's Merz to hold crisis talks with Trump in Washington

German Chancellor Merz travels to Washington to meet Trump amid Middle East tensions, balancing support for US-Israel while acknowledging legal concerns about their military actions.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's chancellor meets Trump amid escalating Iran war

German Chancellor Merz travels to Washington to meet Trump amid Middle East escalation, balancing support for US-Israel actions with concerns about international law violations and advocating restraint.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's Merz to hold crisis talks with Trump in Washington

German Chancellor Merz travels to Washington to meet Trump amid Middle East tensions, balancing support for US-Israel while acknowledging legal concerns about their military actions.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

FBI probes Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

A gunman killed two people and wounded 14 at an Austin bar in a shooting the FBI is investigating as a potential act of terrorism, occurring after a U.S.-Israel attack on Iran.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer gives Trump permission to use RAF bases for defensive action against Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized US use of RAF bases in Cyprus for defensive operations against Iran after initially refusing permission.
World news
fromAxios
1 week ago

Oil prices fallout: OPEC producers boost output after Iran strikes

Oil prices are expected to surge due to Iranian tensions and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which handles one-fourth of global seaborne oil trade, potentially affecting U.S. gasoline prices.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Military chiefs blast Starmer on defence strategy failures - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Prime Minister has been told he is making Britain look "unreliable and weak" after reportedly denying US forces access to British bases. This move could impact potential strikes on Iran and influence international perceptions. Military leaders' warning about the decision underscores the seriousness of the situation, encouraging the audience to recognise the importance of strong defence policies for national safety.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Tracking the rapid US military build-up near Iran

The United States administration is intensifying its build-up of a vast array of military assets in the Middle East, as President Donald Trump says Iran has 10 to 15 days at most to agree a deal over its nuclear programme and stock of ballistic missiles. As well as the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, which is reportedly joining the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group in the Arabian Sea, key force multipliers such as E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft have been deployed.
World news
World news
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

US drones take to the skies as Trump's fleet descends on Middle East

US Navy MQ-4 Triton spy drones are conducting high-altitude surveillance over the Persian Gulf amid an expanding US naval buildup and strike preparations against Iran.
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

U.S. orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump pressures Iran

It comes, too, despite the Navy's top officer, Adm. Daryl Caudle, having publicly warned last month that the Ford and other vessels that compose its carrier strike group are in need of maintenance, saying there would be "some pushback" from him if an extension of the deployment - typically lasting about seven monthsto meet repair schedules- was sought. Any extension also would have an impact on the sailors and their families, he said.
US politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Killing Khamenei? Hitting military sites? It is unclear what a US attack on Iran would achieve | Dan Sabbagh

US reinforced military assets near Iran, including USS Abraham Lincoln, air defenses, and F-15s, preparing options up to a capture-or-kill operation against Khamenei.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US announces multi-day aerial military drills in the Middle East amid Iran tensions

Air Forces Central, the air component of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), said on Tuesday that it would hold a multi-day readiness exercise to demonstrate the ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain combat airpower across the US Central Command area of responsibility. The exercise was designed to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability, strengthen regional partnerships and prepare for flexible response execution, Air Forces Central added in a statement.
World news
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Iran cannot be bombed into democracy. But it can be helped to find its way there | Simon Tisdall

Trump favors dramatic, fast military actions and regime-change ambitions to demonstrate power, prioritising spectacle and instant results over sustained strategic outcomes or democratic concerns.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Stock Market Live January 14, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Losing Ground on Earnings

Geopolitical tensions with Iran and mixed bank earnings pressured U.S. markets, elevating oil and gold price risks and prompting investor repositioning for supply disruptions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Five key takeaways from Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida

US and Israeli leaders aligned on Gaza and Iran; Trump threatened Hamas, praised Israeli compliance, while Palestinian casualties and aid restrictions continued.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Letters: Trump succeeds in Mideast where diplomats have failed

The writer seems to think that Donald Trump isn't up to the task of dealing with the problems in the Middle East because he went to business school, not the School of Foreign Service. Well, all of those people who went to the right schools don't seem to have done very well in the Middle East. On the face of it, things haven't changed that much, but it's apparent that significant change is now possible.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

Leavitt: Trump Won't Give Ex-Officials Security Details Back

President Trump's decision to not restore security details for former officials highlights his ongoing reluctance to provide protection even amid rising tensions with Iran.
US politics
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

El Al starts flying travelers out of Israel as Miami service remains suspended

El Al launched limited rescue flights from Israel to the U.S. due to airspace closures from missile threats.
fromtime.com
8 months ago

U.S. to Partially Evacuate Iraq Embassy as Tensions With Iran Rise

The U.S. has decided to partially evacuate its embassy in Iraq, moving nonessential staff amid rising tensions with Iran, indicating potential escalating conflict.
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