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Iran Is Using Alternatives Routes To Bypass US Naval Blockade
The United States and Israel’s bombing campaign has left much of Iran’s infrastructure and industries in tatters, disrupting domestic production and hiking prices for basic food items.
Oil prices drop below 100 dollars a barrel on renewed hopes over peace deal
Oil prices drop below 100 dollars a barrel on renewed hopes over peace deal The cost of benchmark Brent crude dropped 11% to under 98 dollars a barrel.
Headlines for May 06, 2026
President Trump announced he is pausing the so-called Project Freedom operation in the Strait of Hormuz, saying there’s “great progress” toward a “complete and final agreement” with Iran.
Markets cheer signs of a possible U.S.-Iran deal
Oil prices plummeted and Wall Street stocks surged on Wednesday after President Trump pointed to “great progress” toward reaching a peace that ends the U.S. war with Iran.
Trump Suspends Military Escorts in Hormuz 1 Day Into Operation
Secret Service Shoots Alleged Gunman Near National Mall in DC 02:03 Trump Addresses Soaring Gas Prices as Average Hits $4.48 02:01 US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Escalate…
Trump-Backed Candidates Win Big in Midwest Primaries
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‘Operation Epic Fury’ has ended: Is the Iran war over?
‘Operation Epic Fury’ has ended: Is the Iran war over? Experts say Trump’s pause of ‘Project Freedom’ could be the ‘beginning of the end’ for the war on Iran.
Iran’s New Oil Weapon
Despite a fragile cease-fire between the United States and Iran, the global economic crisis sparked by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues unabated.
Urgent warning Iran war could spark job losses across Britain
Urgent warning Iran war could spark job losses across Britain - Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden warned that the economic shock from the Iran war could lead to job losses in Britain over the…
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 Donald Trump touted “great progress” in the…
Air defense activated against drones near Iran’s Qeshm Island: Report
Iranian media reported early Wednesday that air defense systems were activated against drones near Qeshm Island, located near the contested Strait of Hormuz.
Oil tumbles and stocks rally on peace hopes, Samsung tops US$1t
HONG KONG, May 6 — Oil prices dived again today on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war, while Samsung blasted past the US$1 trillion valuation mark in an equity markets rally stoked by the AI…
West is crumbling into barbarism, former Indian envoy to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and UAE says
West is ‘crumbling into barbarism’ – former Indian envoy The West is crumbling into barbarism, signaling the end of the old order, former envoy Talmiz Ahmad told RT India’s In Conversation with…
West is crumbling into barbarism, former Indian envoy to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and UAE says
West is ‘crumbling into barbarism’ – former Indian envoy The West is crumbling into barbarism, signaling the end of the old order, former envoy Talmiz Ahmad told RT India’s In Conversation with…
Strategic neutrality: How Syria is winning in the Iran war
Strategic neutrality: How Syria is winning in the Iran war Descriptions of Syria have changed a lot over the past year.
Oil Extends Decline as Trump Says 'Great Progress' in Iran Talks
Oil Extends Decline as Trump Says 'Great Progress' in Iran Talks Oil fell a second day as US President Donald Trump said “Great Progress” has been made on a final agreement to end the war with Iran.
Crude oil falls $4.57 as geopolitical risk fades from focus, earnings beat sentiment
Oil prices fell for a second straight day on Wednesday as expectations grew that supply from the Middle East could resume, after US President Donald Trump signalled progress toward a possible peace…
Iran says it wants 'comprehensive agreement' with US - The Korea Times
Iran will only accept "a fair and comprehensive agreement" in its negotiations with the U.S. on ending the war in the Middle East, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump…
Oil retreats on peace prospects as AI surge powers stock rally
Oil prices dipped after US President Donald Trump's latest words fuelled hopes a for renewed peace talks with Iran.
Oil prices ease and markets rally as Trump works towards deal with Iran
Oil prices have eased and stock markets rallied as Donald Trump touted “great progress” towards a “final agreement” with Iran, while momentum in AI-driven trading accelerated.