Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that the Israeli military is at the moment “striking with unprecedented force regime targets and governmental repression bodies in the heart of Tehran.” “For every rocket fired at the Israeli home front, the Iranian dictator will be severely punished, and the strikes will continue with full intensity. …
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The unprecedented US airstrikes on Iran have set traders and governments worldwide on edge, as the Islamic Republic warns of retaliation and Israel shows no sign of letting up in its assault. President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy bunker-busting bombs, Washington’s first direct military action against Iran after decades of hostility, has pushed the Middle East …
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Goldman Sachs estimates a geopolitical premium of approximately $10 per barrel on Brent crude, though it suggests oil could exceed $90 if Iranian supply is disrupted. The bank’s base-case scenario, which assumes no supply disruption and Brent averaging $60 per barrel, is becoming increasingly doubtful due to President Trump’s floating of the possibility of the …
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Member of the Iranian Parliament Esmaeil Kowsari told the press on Sunday that the lawmakers voted in favor of closing the Strait of Hormuz for traffic in response to the United States and Israel’s recent attacks on the country’s territory. In order to become official, the decision must be approved by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali …
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United States President Donald Trump stated that after the US strike on Iran’s three key nuclear sites, there would “either be peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we’ve witnessed for the last eight days.” “Remember, there are many targets left, tonight’s was the most difficult of them all by far …
United States President Donald Trump stated that the US conducted a bombing of the Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan nuclear sites in Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the US has “completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan,” adding that all of …
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United States President Donald Trump questioned Iran’s insistence on nuclear energy on Friday, arguing the country’s vast oil reserves make such programs unnecessary. Talking to the press, the president also claimed Tehran was “weeks or months away” from a nuclear weapon before the latest escalation. He reiterated that the US, not Europe, is the actual …
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that his government rejected a request from the United States to engage in negotiations. He added that “there is no longer any need for proof” that the US is already involved in Israel’s strikes against Iran, citing the Trump administration’s rhetoric. Araghchi added that Iran’s talks with …
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Crude oil prices fell by over 2.5% on Friday after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that United States President Donald Trump will decide within the next two weeks on whether Washington will be more directly involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran, despite reports that the US is already planning to attack …
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