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US, Iran intensify attacks as diplomacy struggles to revive truce
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Pakistan, which has emerged as a key mediator in the conflict, for talks with the country's civilian and military leadership.
The US military campaign to stop drug trafficking has failed. It’s time to move on. - Breaking Defense
At a time when the US military is pummeling Iran with airstrikes and President Donald Trump again threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure if Tehran doesn’t re-open the Strait of Hormuz, another…
Goldman Warns Brent Could Top $120 If Gulf Chokepoint Crisis Deepens
Goldman Warns Brent Could Top $120 If Gulf Chokepoint Crisis Deepens Brent crude futures are trading in the low $90s as the Gulf area escalation enters a tenth consecutive day.
Saudi oil tankers bound for India, China reroute after Houthi warning
The vessels — Xin Long Yang, carrying about 2 million barrels of Saudi crude for China, and Rodos, loaded with around 700,000 barrels for India — turned around and headed towards the Suez Canal…
The Pentagon just admitted the Iran war is blowing a hole in its budget
The Pentagon just admitted the Iran war is blowing a hole in its budget - The Pentagon is experiencing an urgent budget shortfall, primarily due to the war in Iran, which is forcing the diversion of…
Iran War: Brief US Pause Followed by Renewed Strikes as Iran Intensifies Attacks on Bases and Kuwait Desalination; Continued Speculation About US Operation | naked capitalism
Over the weekend, after exchanges where the US hit bridges and a desalination plant in Iran (reportedly repaired very quickly) and Iran’s response included hitting a much more important desalination…
Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich
Israeli Finance Minister says Israel has "no interest" in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran.
Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich
Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has “no…
Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted?
Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.
Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted?
Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted? Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.
US identifies soldier killed destroying downed Iranian drone in Iraq
The US military has identified an army soldier killed recently during a “controlled detonation” of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq as Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton, of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Houthi actions could reignite full-scale war in Yemen — expert
"The Saudi-led coalition has already said it will protect vessels transiting the Red Sea, suggesting that any Houthi attack would likely trigger a strong military response," International Crisis…
Smotrich says US fighting Iran is ‘best for us’ and Israel will not join
Smotrich says US fighting Iran is ‘best for us’ and Israel will not join Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has described the renewed US war on Iran as the ideal outcome for…
The Latest: Republicans will soon face voters as the bombing continues
The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan steps in as US-Iran war widens and Hormuz shipping stalls
Pakistan steps in as US-Iran war widens and Hormuz shipping stalls Iran's interior minister met Pakistan's top civil and military leadership as Islamabad sought to reopen US-Iran talks.
Iran's forces attack Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iranian ports and cities
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia on Monday, opening a potential new front in the war and raising the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf.
US bombs Iranian ports and cities; Tehran retaliates with attacks on US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
Listen to this article in summarized format The latest escalation also saw a tanker struck in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global energy supplies and regional shipping.
ASEAN diplomats voice ‘serious concern’ over Iran war and energy crisis
Southeast Asian countries are highly affected by oil supply shortages caused by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure.
US war with Iran has cost $37.5bn as Trump’s Defence secretary faces Senate grilling
US war with Iran has cost $37.5bn as Trump’s Defence secretary faces Senate grilling Follow the Irish Independent’s liveblog below Irish Independent Newsdesk Key updates US war in Iran has cost…
Iran War More Unpopular Than Iraq, Vietnam; 68% Americans Say 'Not Worth Fighting'
US President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran has emerged as one of the most unpopular American wars in modern history, according to an analysis of multiple opinion polls by CNN.