Tag: IRAN
Trump’s Closing Midterm Message
Polls predict Democratic wins, but the U.S. president is focused on his capital renovations.
Reigniting War With Iran Would Be a ‘Huge Gamble’
The U.S. military faces “profound” long-term readiness concerns, one expert said.
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen in 2 Days if Demands Met
Citing progress in Qatari-mediated talks with Washington, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said the Strait of Hormuz could reopen in as little as two days.
Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal
Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the strait, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, even as they prepare for all-out war.
How a Little-Known Company Dominated the Persian Gulf Oil Trade
South Korea’s Sinokor controls about half the tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz, benefiting from a big bet just before the war in Iran started.
Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of the U.S. and Israeli Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jockeying to stay in power, and President Trump is in a tough midterm fight, yet Iran’s leaders do not expect a major shift in Israeli or U.S. policy.
Why Trump’s Hail Mary on Fuel Prices Fell Short
Appeasing Moscow and punting on Iran haven’t calmed oil markets or voters.
The Security Challenges Facing the Next Israeli Leader
Netanyahu’s wars have weakened foes, but they’re unsustainable.
What Life Is Like by the Strait of Hormuz Right Now
The war has left its mark on the port city of Bandar Abbas.
U.S. Oil Industry Earned Over $130 Billion in Profit During Iran War
That was almost three times as much as what businesses producing and refining oil in the United States made in the same period in 2025.