The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Oil prices hit seven-month highs as tensions rise before US-Iran talks

Traders appear to be hedging against worst-case scenario of a conflict between the two nations, analyst says

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24

Trump ‘to be guided by Witkoff and Kushner on decision to strike Iran’

The US president’s decision to launch military action will partly hinge on the advice of his son-in-law and senior envoy

The Independent UK · Feb 24

4 Lost Religions of the Ancient World You Never Knew Existed

Hundreds and thousands of years ago, people used to worship deities and Gods that have faded almost entirely from the consciousness of today’s humanity. In fact, if we look back at those periods, we will be able to see Gods of fertility, rain, underworld or storms, holding deep-rooted influence over…

Times Life · Feb 24

Trump news at a glance: president’s decision on Iran attack hinges on last-ditch talks this week

Negotiations led by special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will shape Trump’s calculus – key US politics stories from Monday 23 February at a glance

The Guardian - US · Feb 24

Trump Replaces Old Illegal Tariffs With New Illegal Tariffs

Plus: The U.S. could be going to war with Iran, the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, and why AI surveillance is worrying civil libertarians

Reason · Feb 24

Crypto exchange Binance may have funded Iranian entities, reports say

Internal investigators said at least two accounts allegedly saw $1.7bn move to Iranian-backed groups

The Guardian - US · Feb 24

Laura Loomer and Tucker Carlson are feuding and now she wants Trump to get in the middle of it

Loomer lashed out at Carlson after he conducted an adversarial interview with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s advice

Exclusive: Trump’s decision will be driven by envoys’ judgment on whether Iran is stalling on a nuclear deal

The Guardian - US · Feb 23

Crude Oil Prices Fall Back on Energy Demand Concerns

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Monday closed down -0.17 (-0.26%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.0035 (+0.16%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up early gains on Monday and settled mixed, with crude retreating from a 6.5-month high. Monday's slump in equity markets undercuts confidence...

Barchart · Feb 23

Donald Trump claimed he took care of Iran’s nukes, but now his envoy says they’re on the verge of a bomb. Make it make sense

Explain this, Mr. President!

We Got This Covered · Feb 23