Oil futures settled at their highest level since last summer as trader expectations of U.S. military action against Iran increased, raising concerns about eventual oil-flow disruptions.
Will the US attack Iran? Trump weighs options, floats limited strike
‘I guess I am considering that,’ President Donald Trump said of as he weighed a limited strike on Iran amid nuclear negotiations.
Trump Approaches Legacy-Defining Moment on Iran: A Deal or War
If diplomatic efforts to end Iran’s nuclear program fail, the president’s appetite for a potentially lengthy war will be tested.
Potential US military strikes on Iran could target specific individuals, pursue regime change: report
A report said potential American military strikes on Iran could target individuals or pursue regime change, as the U.S. wants to reach a deal with Iran.
Trump says he’s considering limited military strike on Iran
“I guess I can say I am considering that,” President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
U.S. Strikes On Iran Could Target Individual Leaders, Officials Say
The military options are the latest signs that the United States is preparing for a serious conflict with Iran should diplomatic efforts fail.
Trump considers limited strikes on Iran even as diplomat says proposed deal is near
The U.S. and Iran are signaling they’re prepared for war if talks on Tehran’s nuclear program fizzle out, as a second U.S. aircraft carrier nears the Middle East.
Analysis-US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks
By Samia Nakhoul, Parisa Hafezi and John Irish DUBAI, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States are sliding rapidly towards military conflict as hopes fade for a diplomatic solution to their …
The only map you need to see to understand how serious Trump is about Iran
U.S. military buildup in Persian Gulf intensifies as Trump deploys naval force near Iran. Aircraft carriers and destroyers position for potential strikes.
Iran Prepares Counterproposal as Trump Weighs Strikes
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days following nuclear talks with the United States this week, while U …