As tensions rise in the Middle East, the Trump administration works on a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program as Israel prepares to attack.
Israel targets Iran’s nuclear sites and military commanders in major attack
Iranian state media says Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami and Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri were among those killed in the strikes.
Asian shares slide while oil prices surge after Israel’s strike on Iran
Asia shares have opened lower while oil prices surged after Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday amid tensions over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Trump says Israeli strike on Iran ‘could very well happen’ and warns of possible ‘massive conflict’ in Middle East
President Donald Trump warned Thursday of the possibility of “massive conflict” in the Middle East that could take place “soon.” …
Explosions heard in Iran’s capital as Israel says it has launched ‘pre-emptive strikes’ and expects a retaliation – follow live
Explosions reported in capital Tehran as Israeli Defence Minister announces “pre-emptive strikes” and announces state of emergency …
India central bank likely steps in after rupee buckles under oil shock
A surge in oil prices after Israel’s strikes on Iran sent the Indian rupee tumbling on Friday, prompting the central bank to step in and limit further losses, traders said.
Gold and oil have a message for investors about Iran tensions
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have been rising, but the big moves in gold and oil prices can help gauge just how serious the situation has become — and hint at what’s next for global financial …
Israel reportedly preparing to strike Iran: A political manoeuvre or all-out war?
The US State Department announced it would be partially evacuating personnel from the US embassy in Baghdad to “keep Americans safe, both home and abroad.” That comes after US officials told CBS that …
The economic impacts of bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities
The rush to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon has been expedited in recent months, given the country’s weakened proxies in the Middle East, a damning IAEA report (and subsequent …
As US makes evacuation moves in Mideast, Iran appears to be downplaying tensions
How is it possible that Iran’s foreign minister was in Oslo attending a forum, while tensions were supposedly spiraling out of control?