Officials cite ‘heightened security risks’ for decision US has previously threatened to strike Iran US military dependents authorised to leave region BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – The United States is preparing a partial evacuation of its Iraqi embassy and will allow military dependents to leave locations around the Middle East due to heightened security risks …
Iran is “exploiting the time to modify nuclear facilities in ways that could diminish the impact of a potential military strike on those sites and their outcomes,” sources said. Against the backdrop of recent satellite images showing construction and changes at Iran’s nuclear sites, Western intelligence officials have warned that Tehran is using the time …
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Wednesday that it received reports of increased tensions in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Straits of Hormuz. It warned the situation could lead to an “escalation of military activity having a direct impact on mariners.” The UKMTO advised vessels to transit the area with …
Data for the week ending June 6, 2025 U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve)decreased by 3.6 million barrels from the previous week. At 432.4 million barrels, U.S. crude oilinventories are about 8% below the five year average for this time of year. U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 17.2 …
United States President Donald Trump said during a New York Post podcast interview on Tuesday that he is “less confident” about reaching a nuclear deal with Iran. “They seem to be delaying it … I think it’s a shame,” the president clarified, adding he is now less confident about a potential deal with Tehran “than …
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Billionaire Elon Musk said on his social network X that he regrets “some things he said” about United States President Donald Trump last week, adding that they “went too far.” Musk and Trump started a public feud after Musk left the administration and criticized Trump’s flagship spending bill. Musk posted, then deleted, several claims about …
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Iran’s Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said on Wednesday that the United States will be forced to leave the region if the nuclear talks between the two countries fall through and conflict is imposed on Tehran. “I announce on behalf of the Iranian nation and the armed forces that we hope that the negotiations will reach …
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United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has become “much more aggressive” in the negotiations regarding its nuclear program. “Iran is acting much differently in negotiations than it did just days ago. Much more aggressive. It’s surprising to me. It’s disappointing, but we are set to meet again tomorrow – we’ll see,” …
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Analysts from S&P Global and others predict crude oil prices may drop below $50 per barrel due to weak demand growth, the slowest since the pandemic. Despite the bearish fundamentals, prices are currently rising on optimism over U.S.–China trade negotiations and potential easing of export controls. China’s restrictions on rare earth exports and ongoing talks …
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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council issued a statement Monday threatening to target Israel’s “hidden nuclear facilities” in case of an Israeli attack. On Sunday, Tehran announced it gained access to highly sensitive Israeli classified material, including information about the country’s presumed nuclear capabilities. The council described the operation as a “great intelligence achievement” and a …