World
Analysis: Hormuz control presents ‘either-or’ options on regime change for TehranCommercial shipping continues to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. Central Command official, but whether the strait remains open could increase pressure for regime change in Iran. Read More
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U.S. launches ‘powerful strikes’ against Iran, halts oil sales(The Center Square) – The United States on Tuesday launched a “series of powerful strikes” against Iran in response to attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Read More
Government
Senate passes Iran War Powers Resolution with no teeth(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Senate passed a non-binding war powers resolution Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran or seek congressional approval… Read More
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Trump lifts sanctions on Iran, undercutting China as American energy prices begin to easeThe Treasury Department announced Monday that it issued a temporary license authorizing Iranian oil sales in a move analysts told The Lion hinders China, while the U.S. still skirts forecasted… Read More
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Analysis: Why the world’s largest-ever oil supply disruption hasn’t resulted in catastrophe; 2022 price spike remains intactAs the U.S. and Iran near a peace agreement, energy analysts note the world’s largest oil supply disruption failed to shatter previous records, including $5 per gallon average gas costs in the U.S. in 2022. The conflict in the… Read More
Politics
Senate narrowly votes down advancing resolution to rein in Trump’s war powers days after 60-day ceasefire announced(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Senate failed to advance a war powers resolution Tuesday that would direct President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran. The… Read More
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‘Let the oil flow!’: Trump announces diplomatic breakthrough with Iran(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a breakthrough in diplomatic negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, marking the most significant development of the 68-day… Read More
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Trump ‘cancels’ strikes on Iran, says deal could be signed soonShortly after President Donald Trump announced Thursday on Truth Social that the U.S. will be “hitting Iran,” he posted the strikes were “cancelled” due to agreements reached in negotiations. Read More
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Iran shoots down U.S. helicopter in Strait of Hormuz; pilots safe; Trump says U.S. ‘must respond’Two pilots were rescued early Tuesday after Iran reportedly shot down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. An unmanned maritime drone helped rescue the pilots, who… Read More
Opinion
Energy giants warn another oil price spike coming soon(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Leading executives at ExxonMobil and Chevron sounded an alarm during a recent Bernstein conference: Global oil inventories are plunging to dangerously low levels, setting the… Read More
World
Taliban gets into the oil game(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Taliban has just opened the spigot on five new oil wells in Afghanistan after the U.S. military withdrew from the country during the Biden… Read More
Culture
JetBlue says jet fuel will get even more expensive as Iran war continues(Daily Caller News Foundation) – JetBlue hiked its second-quarter forecast for jet fuel prices on Monday amid the Strait of Hormuz’ continued closure, Reuters reported. The airline’s June 1 Securities… Read More
Politics
Bipartisan event sounds alarm about long-term energy aftershocks from Iran War(Daily Caller News Foundation) – An energy expert warned during a bipartisan event Thursday that the Iran war could disrupt fuel, shipping and supply chains long after any peace deal… Read More
World
Trump: China pledges no weapons to Iran as Hormuz opensPresident Donald Trump announced Wednesday that China has committed to halting weapons sales to Iran following a personal exchange with Chinese General Communist Party Secretary Xi Jinping. Trump tied the development directly to an American declaration that the… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump to address nation about Iran on Wednesday night(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump will address the nation Wednesday night at 9 p.m. ET to provide a significant update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.The United States… Read More
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BREAKING: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Issues First Statement(The Daily Signal) – Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first public statement, warning Iran will seek “revenge” following the joint U.S. and Israeli attacks on the regime. … Read More
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Iran threatens $200 oil as attacks mount near Strait of HormuzThe U.S. military is moving to counter Iran’s threat to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s crude oil shipments. The… Read More
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Iran, Russia, China stage show of force near US warships as nuclear talks wrap(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Iran has been joined by Russia and China in deploying naval vessels for a joint live-fire exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening regional tensions… Read More
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Iran, Russia and China stage show of force near US warships as nuclear talks wrap(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Iran has been joined by Russia and China in deploying naval vessels for a joint live-fire exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening regional tensions… Read More