Iran conflict
Republicans distance themselves from Trump as midterms poll ratings crater
GOP candidates nationwide are breaking with Donald Trump as cratering poll ratings and voter anger over inflation threaten an electoral rout.
US military warns Iran war risks breakdown in sustainment capabilities
Mounting pressure from the conflict with Iran threatens to trigger a breakdown in U.S. military sustainment and logistical capabilities, according to officials.
Bond yields surge as Iran conflict pushes oil above 100 dollars a barrel
Global financial markets face severe pressure as conflict involving Iran pushes crude oil past $100 a barrel, triggering a steep bond market selloff and rising yields.
Trump says oil prices will drop after U.S. midterm elections
President Donald Trump stated that oil prices spiked by the ongoing Iran conflict will not ease until after the U.S. mid-term elections.
Brent crude oil rises above $100 a barrel as Iran conflict intensifies
Brent crude futures surpassed $100 a barrel as escalating military clashes between the U.S. and Iran severely disrupted Gulf shipping lanes.
US’ Vance says Iran conflict is not a war, declines to offer timeline for end
US Vice-President JD Vance asserted that the ongoing conflict with Iran does not qualify as a war while declining to provide a timeline for its conclusion.
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors face mental health crisis on extended deployment
Sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are enduring a mental health crisis amid severe supply shortages and a record-breaking 250-day deployment linked to Middle East operations.
Thomas Friedman: All the world’s strongmen have quick-fix fantasies
Global leaders relying on heavy-handed tactics frequently become entangled in protracted conflicts as they underestimate local resilience and complexities.
Iran conflict widens to Red Sea and Caspian despite US strike pause
The Middle East conflict has expanded toward the Red Sea and Caspian Sea as Houthi forces strike Saudi oil infrastructure and Ukraine targets an Iranian vessel, while the US pauses direct airstrikes.
UK energy bills rise by 13 percent as Iran conflict impacts markets
UK households face a 13 percent increase in energy bills as market impacts from the conflict involving Iran continue. Experts note that retail costs remain high due to supply chain lags despite recent cooling in global oil prices.
Trump claims he loves inflation as consumer prices hit three-year high
President Trump is drawing sharp criticism from Democratic leaders after dismissing concerns over rising consumer prices, which reached their highest level in three years.
Trump sparks political outcry after claiming he loves surging inflation
President Donald Trump is facing political criticism after stating he loves the latest inflation figures. The remarks have become a focal point for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.