Oil rises above $100 as attacks on ships hit new high, amid reports Trump is discussing launching strikes before the US midterms
A tanker sailing off the north coast of Qatar has been attacked, causing an unknown number of casualties, a British maritime security agency said. The attack came as Iran declared it would close a route in the strait of Hormuz being used to circumvent Tehran’s blockade of traffic…
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At a Kentucky rally, President Donald Trump stated that the US-Iran conflict would end "very quickly" and that gas prices would subsequently decrease, while asserting that recent US strikes eliminated Iran's nuclear capacity. Separately, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh reportedly told state-run IRNA that ending hostilities across all fronts is essential for lasting regional peace.
At a campaign rally in Kentucky, President Trump stated that the ongoing conflict with Iran would conclude "very quickly," predicting a subsequent decrease in domestic energy costs. He characterized recent military strikes on Iranian targets as a necessary measure to dismantle the country's nuclear capabilities, asserting that preventing a nuclear-armed Iran remains a paramount national security priority.
Saudi-led forces say they’ve struck multiple positions around the Yemeni city of Taiz to break the Houthi siege.
Fires reported on three tankers, as masked settlers attack European politicians in the occupied West Bank.