Brent Crude hovers around $100 a barrel despite news of increased Mideast oil flows, as Iran’s Houthi allies battle over control of Red Sea shipping lanes.
Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ LA. Its missiles can’t reach that far.
Iran lacks a nuclear program to build weapons capable of reaching California, proliferation watchers say, despite Trump’s talk about LA and San Diego.
Californians blast Trump remark that Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles, San Diego
By Steve Gorman and Bo Erickson LOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could “take out” a major US city like Los Angeles or …
What, Exactly, Did Trump Say About Iran Taking Out Los Angeles?
President Trump’s comments caused an uproar from members of both parties. A White House official said he was taken out of context.
Newsom Says State To Monitor Threats After Trump Says Iran Can Hit Democrat-Led Cities
“They can take out a city,” the president said. “Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego.” …
Yemen forces reclaim key Red Sea port city from Iran-backed Houthis in major counteroffensive
Oil markets remain on edge over potential Middle East supply disruptions, with Brent trading around $100 a barrel as the risk of further escalation persists.
Top Iranian official admits dire state of the economy: report
A top Iranian official reportedly admitted that Iran’s economy is in dire straits due to the war and the U.S. blockade of the country. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council …
US says foreign financial institutions doing business with Iran may be sanctioned without notice
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) – The US Treasury Department said on Monday it was alerting foreign financial institutions that continue to do business with Iran or its financial sector …
Trump backed Iran into a corner. The regime isn’t blinking
The US-led blockade and sanctions against Iran are working. Their success could determine the next phase of the war.
Iran could move shadow war in a dangerous direction, experts warn on back of two possible terror attacks
Two suspected plots near RAF Fairford and aboard a FlyDubai flight raise questions about Iran’s covert attacks against the United States and Israel.