Geopolitical tensions are limiting downside to oil prices as expectations weaken for interest rate cuts in the U.S. and China’s economy remains a concern.
Middle East Mirage: US’s muddled Iran strategy under the microscope as conflict looms
The Biden administration has given up on the JCPOA and has yet to develop a clear strategy on how to engage successfully with Iran.
Russian ZN Vostok Company boosts Iran’s oil production with large investment
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US porn star Whitney Wright causes uproar after visit to Iran
US-based activist Masih Alinejad, who faced assassination attempts by Iran, condemned Wright for making the trip and for alleged remarks where the actress said “if you respect the law, you will be …
US, UK strike Yemen’s Houthis in retaliation for attacks by Iran-backed militants
The United States and Britain struck Houthi targets in Yemen in a wave of assaults meant to further disable Iran-backed groups.
US and UK airstrikes target Iran-backed fighters in Yemen
Mona Yacoubian, vice president of the Middle East and North Africa Center at the U.S. Institute of Peace, speaks with Yahoo News about what the U.S. and U.K. retaliatory strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen mean for escalating tensions in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Stop putting off decision on action against Iran, Tory MP tells Shapps
“Let me just say a direct attack on Iran would be insanity and the region would be provoked and others would be dragged into it.” Register now for one of the Evening Standard’s newsletters. From a …
US needs to signal to Iran it’s a possible target so it doesn’t get too comfortable, says former top general in the Middle East
Former US Central Command Chief, Frank McKenzie, suggests Iran should be treated as a potential target.
At UN, Russia brings US election into Mideast attacks and US vows to respond to Iran-aligned groups
Russia accused the United States of “aggression” against Iraq and Syria aimed at preserving its global dominance and salvaging the Biden administration’s “image” ahead of U.S. elections.
U.S. launch joint retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthis
The U.S. launched retaliatory airstrikes with the U.K. against Houthis in response to attacks on military bases that left three Americans dead.