U.S. intelligence indicates Iranian preparations to attack Americans across the Middle East have reached advanced stages, prompting the evacuation of personnel from embassies and military bases throughout the region, according to The Wall Street Journal. Why it matters: The U.S. ...
Middle East oil exports have climbed above prewar levels as an improvised shipping system under U.S. protection helps tankers navigate continued Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Wall Street Journal. Why it matters: Despite recovering exports, ...
President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that he has little interest in reaching a deal with Iran, even as his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, continues negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. Speaking at a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, Trump ...
The U.S. and Iran are exploring a phased agreement that could provide a path toward ending their nearly seven-month conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the central bargaining chip in negotiations underway in New York, Reuters reports. Why ...
There was a rare dose of optimism in the Middle East on Monday, even as tensions between the United States and Iran remained elevated. Why it matters: Any progress toward de-escalation could remove some of the geopolitical premium that has ...
Brent crude surged above $100 a barrel Wednesday morning for the first time since July as escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Europe added to fears about global energy supplies. Why it matters: Brent climbed more than 2% Wednesday ...
The U.S. carried out a new round of strikes against Iranian targets Tuesday, another sign that the conflict is moving back toward direct military confrontation after hopes that fighting might be transitioning into a less active phase. Why it matters: ...
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend for the first time since July, reigniting concerns that the conflict could once again escalate and threaten energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters: The Strait of Hormuz ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran on Monday, launching what the Trump administration is calling “Operation Economic Outcast” in an effort to further isolate Tehran from the global economy. Why it matters: Rather than ...
Iran is dismissing the threat of another massive round of U.S. sanctions, arguing that Washington’s return to economic pressure is a sign that its military campaign has failed to force Tehran to back down. Why it matters: Treasury Secretary Scott ...