US-Iran War & Strait of Hormuz Crisis

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Joe Scarborough says rush exit from Iran war ‘another terrible mistake’ due to midterm elections

“In fact, we were very clear, I was very clear that I thought going into Iran was a mistake, but just as that was a terrible mistake, we can’t make another terrible mistake on how…

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Bessent Drops the Financial Hammer on Iran, With a Personal Message to the Ayatollah
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Pentagon names North Carolina sergeant as third soldier killed in Iran’s weekend strikes

The Pentagon on Tuesday identified the third soldier killed as part of the Iran war over the weekend as a sergeant from North Carolina. Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayet…

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“Cover-Up” Unravels as Pentagon Admits Nearly 100 Injured in Iran Strikes
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US Allies in Persian Gulf Exasperated as Iran War Escalates - Bloomberg.com
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As U.S. Commits War Crimes in Iran, Trump Admin Vows to Dismantle Int’l Criminal Court: Reed Brody - Democracy Now!
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Iran pounds Kuwait with fresh wave of missile launches after US strikes

Iran launched a fresh round of attacks on Kuwait Tuesday, escalating its campaign against US allies and partners in the Persian Gulf hours after American forces carried out a 10th…

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Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich

Israeli Finance Minister says Israel has "no interest" in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran.

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Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted?

Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.

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Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz

None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.

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ASEAN diplomats voice ‘serious concern’ over Iran war and energy crisis

Southeast Asian countries are highly affected by oil supply shortages caused by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure.

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If timing the stock market were easy, the Iran war would have proven it. It’s done the opposite.

Active stock pickers almost always lose against the broad market. They can’t beat simple math.

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Bluecore Energy raises $10M to build portable nuclear reactors on barges

Maritime nuclear energy startup Bluecore Energy has raised $10 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Slauson Co.

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Pentagon identifies third US soldier killed in weekend attack by Iran

Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, NC was killed while destroying a downed Iranian drone in northern Iraq Sunday has been identified, according to the Pentagon.

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Iran war: Look beyond stocks to understand state of economy, experts say

Yields on 10-year US Treasury bills, a bellwether for inflation, are up 60 basis points since the start of the Iran war.

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US Stock Futures Rise as Chipmaker Rebound Overshadows Iran War - Bloomberg.com
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Bessent says China's Iranian oil purchases have decreased- Fox Business - Reuters
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Israel believes Iran moved nuclear material inside notorious ‘Pickaxe Mountain’ site last year: report

The deeply buried installation is just minutes from the Natanz nuclear facility, one of three hit by US airstrikes in June 2025.

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Iran executes two young men for offering help to fleeing anti-regime protesters

Iran ruthlessly executed two young men on Sunday, Erfan Esfandiari and Gol-Mohammad Mohammadi -- for helping terrified protesters flee the regime’s brutal security forces during t…

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The Iran crisis is bigger than the nuclear program

As the United States and Iran exchange military strikes across the Persian Gulf, one lesson should already be clear: Tehran’s nuclear ambitions are only one part of a much broader…

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As the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected

Investors and economists are deliberating what the latest exchange in hostilities will mean for the broader economy.

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Full story of US losses in Iran war largely untold

HIDDEN FIGURES: When a U.S. servicemember dies in a war zone, the Pentagon follows a time-honored protocol. The fatality is announced as soon as it’s confirmed, but the name and e…

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Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran

After a one-vote victory, Khalil al-Hayya must reconcile rival currents while preserving Hamas’s independence.

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Houthis warn shipping companies to avoid Saudi ports, email shows - Reuters
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On sidelines of Iran war, Israel is readying plans in case of escalation - CNN
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Iran-backed Houthis announce blockade. And, Cyclospora source remains unknown

Iran-backed Houthis say they will blockade a waterway on the Red Sea. And, the FDA continues to investigate Taylor Farms lettuce as a source of the Cyclospora outbreak despite a r…

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US, Iran Strikes Extend to 10th Day as Mediators Propose Truce - Bloomberg.com
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Iran may be stronger than we thought - vox.com
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Amid U.S.-Iran war, Houthi rebels threaten to blockade another key strait

The Houthis, a Shiite militia in Yemen, which is aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of a key waterway, the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait.

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Iranian forces target Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iran's south - Reuters
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The Iran war’s big oil mystery: No one seems to want it | CNN Business - CNN
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Iran has drawn American blood again. Trump cannot respond with words alone

For years, Iran’s rulers have believed they could wage war against the United States without paying the full price. They armed proxies, launched drones, threatened American allies…

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‘No deal’: JD Vance’s Iran fantasy could cost America everything

The naivete of a sophomore isolationist vice president in JD Vance has at the least proven that the United States has no chance to reach a satisfactory agreement of peace with Ira…

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Attention Investors: How The Iran War Could Affect The Price Of Gold

Don’t let the falling price of gold mislead you into selling what's really an insurance policy. 

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Wall St futures gain on Iran ceasefire hopes; earnings in focus - Reuters
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Middle East war stuck in 'cycle of enhanced risk' as US and Iran exchange strikes

The US has bombed Iran for a tenth consecutive night, following the killing of American soldiers in Jordan and Iraq. Washington continues to call for an end to Iranian attacks on …

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Houthis Warn All Ships Against Calling at Saudi Arabia’s Ports - Bloomberg.com
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'Mostly symbolic': Does Aoun's White House visit signal a 'new containment strategy towards Iran'?

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative. He offers a nuanced assessment of Lebanon's diplomatic and long-term strategic chal…

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Hormuz tankers on fire, as US, Iran continue attacks: What’s the latest?

The White House told Al Jazeera that the US would continue its attacks unless Trump decides otherwise.

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How Trump Decided to Go to War with Iran, with Jonathan Swan

Aaron MacLean and Jonathan Swan discuss: How does Donald Trump make foreign policy decisions? They examine the debates and personalities shaping his presidency.

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Oil prices could surpass $120 per barrel if disruptions in Strait of Hormuz don’t ease, says Goldman Sachs

Analysts at the investment bank, led by Daan Struyven, see oil prices averaging $100 a barrel next year if traffic continues to be affected through the waterway.

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U.S. strikes Iran and Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia shipping as mediators push 10-day ceasefire

The latest cycle of strikes comes amid reports that regional mediators have presented Washington and Tehran with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire.

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US strikes Iran for 10th consecutive night as Tehran strikes tanker in the Strait of Hormuz - AP News
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Another Ship Hit in Hormuz as Houthis Add to Regional Risks - Bloomberg.com
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Goldman Says Brent Could Top $120 If Hormuz Disruptions Persist - Bloomberg.com
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Iran War Forces Cash-Strapped Asian Nations to Buy Expensive LNG - Bloomberg.com
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Southeast Asia Warns of Spillover From Iran War as Rubio Arrives - Bloomberg.com
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Iran War update: Five things to know after the resumption of hostilities

It's been 10 days since U.S. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over." Here's what you need to know about the conflict.

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Gold rises 1% as hopes for US-Iran diplomacy pause oil rally - Reuters
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US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes - AP News
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