Trump’s comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports.
Trump Leans Toward Expanding U.S. Military Operations in Iran
While preferring diplomacy, the president was briefed this week on options, including the use of ground troops and bombing the nuclear-linked site Pickaxe Mountain.
The war with Iran has become a battle about a tollbooth. Free seas are at risk
What started as a campaign to diminish Iran’s nuclear capabilities and weaken its global terror networks has morphed into a dispute over control of one of the world’s most important trade routes.
US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the …
Moody’s leaves Israel’s credit outlook stable, praises economic resilience despite war costs
If ceasefires with Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas remain in place, the ratings agency expects the economy to expand by 3.7% this year and by 5% in 2027, following growth of …
Iran-US war LIVE updates: Iran rules out negotiation plans with US; CENTCOM denies hitting wheat storage site in Tehran
Iran-US conflict escalates as the US resumes military strikes and naval blockade on Iran, imposing a 20% fee for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran vows retaliation amid rising oil prices and …
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country’s strong exports.
Iran Threatens To Halt All Mideast Energy Exports After Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade
The U.S. has resumed striking Iran during daylight — a move that further signaled the increasing tempo in attacks.
Oil edges higher after US reimposes naval blockade of Iran, launches more airstrikes
Oil prices rose Wednesday after U.S. forces struck Tehran and Washington reinstated its naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran live updates: US launches daytime strikes, IRGC claims targeting of US bases
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites. Delegations from …