Tag: IRAN
Trump Wants to Ban Diesel Exports. It Won’t Help.
Government interference in the world’s largest oil-producing state would be counterproductive.
Walkouts at the U.N. General Assembly Are Somewhat of a Tradition
As President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran delivered his speech, the lone U.S. diplomat sitting in the hall left.
Trump Threatens Annihilation in Iran in UN Speech and Lays Out Winner-Takes-All Vision
President Trump’s speech at the U.N. General Assembly amounted to a rejection of the founding concept of the United Nations.
Andy Burnham, U.K.’s New Prime Minister, Prepares for U.N. Spotlight
Andy Burnham appears likely to promote support for Ukraine and hold to tough lines on Israel and the war on Iran.
A Tale of Two UNGA Speeches
U.S. President Donald Trump made threats, while outgoing U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called for peace and multilateralism.
Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran in U.N. Speech
Such warnings—on the U.N. stage, no less—could be considered war crimes.
Trump Says He Supports Banning Diesel Exports to Bring Down Prices
Diesel prices have been setting records because of the war in Iran, but the oil industry say banning U.S. exports would not make the fuel cheaper.
Global Oil Price Drops Below $100 a Barrel
Investors anticipated that a damaged Saudi Arabian pipeline may be close to reopening, allowing more oil from the region to reach world markets.
At U.N., Trump Says He Will Strike a Deal With Iran or ‘Annihilate’ It
President Trump’s statement to the U.N. General Assembly that he could “drive them into hell with no chance of survival” was a jarring departure in a forum devoted to world peace.
Iran Exposed How Vulnerable Our Bases Are
The Pentagon must revamp how it positions its troops and equipment amid the proliferation of low-cost drones and precision missiles.