Tag: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure
The action was limited, the officials said, with no immediate plans to escalate. The strikes come on the eve of the midterm elections.
Why Trump Often Mentioned Iran in the Midterm Campaign
President Trump has repeatedly reminded Americans of a losing campaign issue just as voters head to the polls. Why?
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.
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.
What’s Next for Israel? Four Writers Decode the Election Results.
A round table discussion on what the future holds for Israel and its government.
Vance Proposes Restarting Peace Talks in Outreach to Iranian Official
In his letter, the vice president suggested an immediate resumption of comprehensive talks, including about Iran’s nuclear program.
For Israel’s Neighbors in Middle East, the Election Offers Little Hope of a Reset
Few countries in the Middle East expect a turning point in relations with Israel. But the outcome of the vote has implications for the regional conflict with Iran.