Iran
Iran Votes to Close Strait of Hormuz that Could Put One-Fifth of World’s Oil Supply at Risk and Trigger Sharp Rise in Global Crude Prices
Iran's parliament has voted to close down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route that handles around 20 percent of the world's daily oil supply, which could halt...
Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites
A US attack on Iranian nuclear sites could lead to a knee-jerk reaction in global markets when they reopen, sending oil prices higher and triggering a rush to safety,...
Oil prices settle lower as US sanctions ease fears of escalation in Iran
[HOUSTON] Oil prices settled down on Friday (Jun 20) as the US imposed new Iran-related sanctions, marking a diplomatic approach that fed hopes of a negotiated agreement, a day...
Markets Dip as Trump Mulls Iran Strike; Brent Near $78, Gold Hits $3,372, DAX Falls 0.3%
Global markets edged lower Thursday amid fears the U.S. might enter the Israel-Iran conflict, with Brent crude near a 4.5-month high at $76.6 per barrel, gold up 0.1% to...
Iran Launches Massive Missiles Strike on Israel, Hitting Major Hospital and Causing Severe Damage to Other Civilian Centers
Iran launched dozens of missiles at Israel on Thursday, targeting a major hospital and other civilian locations in the southern region, according to media reports. One of the missiles...
US: Stocks flat after Fed decision as markets eye Iran
Published Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 06:12 AMWall Street stocks ended little changed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, while markets followed ongoing fighting between Iran and...
FACT CHECK: Is This a Real Photo of an Israeli F35 Fighter Jet Shot Down by Iran Amid the Ongoing Conflict?
Israel carried out a surprise strike last week on multiple targets across Iran, triggering a wave of missile retaliations from Iran into Israeli territory. Iran claimed that it had...
G7 Backs Israel’s Right to Defend as Tensions with Iran Escalate; Labels Iran a Threat to Regional Stability
As the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fifth consecutive day with relentless missile and drone strikes, leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) issued a unified statement on Tuesday backing...
