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Panama Canal reaffirms ‘neutrality’ amid Middle East war
Panama Canal reaffirms ‘neutrality’ amid Middle East war PANAMA CITY — Panama reaffirmed on Tuesday the “neutrality” of its canal and the “need to preserve” maritime transit routes amid the blockade…
The Dollar Collapse Has Begun
The Dollar Collapse Has Begun On World Affairs in Context with Lena Petrova, Ryan McMaken breaks down what the economic data is actually saying beneath the headlines.
Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?
Can Russia serve as an economic lifeline for Iran amid the Hormuz blockade?
Why are oil prices down now, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil slips after UAE exits OPEC and Strait tensions continue
Why are oil prices down now, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again?
What is OPEC? Why is the UAE leaving it?
What is OPEC? Why is the UAE leaving it? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says it is pulling out of an international oil-producers' group called OPEC.
Hegseth will be grilled by Congress for the first time since the Iran war began
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration launched the war against Iran, which Democrats have…
Middle-East Crisis: Hormuz Blockade To Continue? Trump Weighs Longer Pressure Campaign
US President Donald Trump has asked aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran, choosing sustained economic pressure instead of widening the conflict or stepping back, the Wall Street Journal…
Oil Price Today (April 29): Crude oil crosses $110, extends gain for 8th straight session. Here’s why
According to a Wall Street Journal report late Tuesday, citing U.S. officials, President Donald Trump has asked aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran.
Commentary: Neither side is hurting enough to end the US-Iran war
Commentary: Neither side is hurting enough to end the US-Iran war What is more worrying is the possibility of renewed escalation, says international security professor Stefan Wolff.
Opinion | US-Iran ceasefire can’t paper over fires in the Strait of Hormuz
Advertisement Opinion US-Iran ceasefire can’t paper over fires in the Strait of Hormuz The US blockade is war by another name and must end.
US forces board ship suspected of heading to Iran port
US Marines on Tuesday boarded a commercial ship in the Arabian Sea that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade of Iranian ports, the US military said.
Why Iran Isn’t Blinking Yet
Why Iran Isn’t Blinking Yet Trump’s blockade aims to force damaging shutdowns at Iranian oil fields. But Tehran has been through this before. - Get audio access with any FP subscription.
Sharing 'Grim' Survivor Stories, Amnesty Renews Call for War Crimes Probe of US Strike in Yemen
A week after Democratic senators launched an investigation into US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's assault on federal efforts to mitigate civilian harm, Amnesty International on Tuesday renewed its…
Sharing 'Grim' Survivor Stories, Amnesty Renews Call for War Crimes Probe of US Strike in Yemen
A week after Democratic senators launched an investigation into US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's assault on federal efforts to mitigate civilian harm, Amnesty International on Tuesday renewed its…
Trump to Iran: Get Serious Or Drown In Your Own Crude; UPDATE: Another Ship Seized
Has Donald Trump run out of patience? Or has Iran? It depends on whether one talks about strategic or tactical patience – and even then, whether Iran actually has either or just a set of unshakeable…
Jamie Dimon shrugs off inflation concerns but says he worried about stagflation risks
Jamie Dimon shrugs off inflation concerns but says he worried about stagflation risks JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday he is not worried about inflation, but added among the worst-case…
Jamie Dimon shrugs off inflation concerns but says he worried about stagflation risks
Jamie Dimon shrugs off inflation concerns but says he worried about stagflation risks JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Tuesday he is not worried about inflation, but added among the worst-case…
Trump Says That Iran Caved on the Strait of Hormuz Closure
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the genocidal Iranian regime is collapsing and ready to cave on reopening a key economic waterway.
Iran uses old sites, improvised oil storage to avoid damage to oil facilities | The Jerusalem Post
Iran is using new ways to store excess oil that it isn't able to sell due to the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, including the use of old sites and improvised containers, The Wall Street…
Trump broadcasts Iran's 'collapse' to the world as Tehran begs to reopen Hormuz
Trump broadcasts Iran's 'collapse' to the world as Tehran begs to reopen Hormuz WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald J Trump on Tuesday, April 28, claimed that Iran has informed the United States that…