Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, named General Abdolrahim Mousavi as the new head of the armed forces, replacing Gen. Mohammad Bagheri. Khamenei chose Mohammad Pakpour to lead the …
A reckless and murderous provocation: Israel’s attack on Iran
Israel’s attack on Iran brings the region, and the world, closer to disaster, but the question of US complicity is key to how catastrophically this could escalate, argues Chris Bambery What Israel has …
China reacts to Israel’s attack on Iran
“China is highly concerned about Israel’s attacks on Iran and deeply worried about the potential serious consequences of these actions,” said Lin Jian, Chinese foreign ministry sp …
Indonesia Says Domestic Output Can Cushion Oil Price Shock After Israeli Strike on Iran
Indonesia says rising domestic oil output helps cushion global shock after Israel’s strike on Iran sends crude prices surging over 7%.
Global Stocks Drop, Oil Futures Spike on Israel-Iran Conflict
Global stocks are falling and oil prices are spiking Friday as Israel’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear program and military leadership sparked worries of a broader Middle East conflict and drove investors …
Israel’s Strike on Iran Is Latest Shock for Global Investors
Israel’s airstrikes against Iranian nuclear and military facilities are the latest geopolitical shock to global financial markets that had just recovered from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
ASX slides as Iran-Israel tensions send oil prices higher
The Australian sharemarket fell slightly during Friday’s trading as fears of the fallout between Israel and Iran resulted in a broad sell-off on the market and investors rush to safe havens including …
Can Iran and its economy afford an extended war with Israel?
Iran’s economy, crippled by 32% inflation and $33bn reserves, struggles to match Israel’s $223bn war chest. Sanctions and stagnant growth tilt prolonged conflict in Tel Aviv’s favour.
Crude prices spike after Israel attacks Iran
Attacks prompt warning of harsh retaliation from Tehran, stoking concerns of wider regional conflict that could also impact oil production …
Oil prices surge as much as 13% as Israel strikes Iran in major escalation
Oil prices jumped as much as 13% after Israel launched strikes against Iran in major Middle East conflict escalation …