The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Shell’s profits have more than doubled while Americans keep paying more at the gas pump

‘When wars make oil companies richer, something’s seriously messed up in the world,’ one social media user noted

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis

Yemeni sources say Saudis concentrating forces for what could be attack in central Yemen

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Drone attack in Egypt raises fresh fears over Suez Canal, global oil supply

A drone strike on Egyptian tankers has raised energy security concerns for the Suez Canal. This vital route offers a safe passage for Saudi Arabian oil exports. Houthi threats have already impacted traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Many tankers are now rerouting north towards the Suez Canal and Sumed…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict

The United States and Iran exchanged missile strikes, escalating regional conflict. Jordan and Kuwait reported intercepting Iranian missiles and a deadly strike respectively. Drone attacks caused fires on ships at an Egyptian port this week. The ongoing war has significantly impacted global fuel prices and the economy. Diplomatic efforts continue…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Crude Oil Prices Slip on Ongoing US-Iran Negotiations

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) today is down -0.16 (-0.19%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is down -0.0740 (-2.29%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an overnight advance and turned lower on hopes for a diplomatic solution to the US-Iran war, along with signs of increased oil...

Barchart · Jul 30

US hits dozens of targets in Iran overnight as peace efforts under threat

Central Command says strikes aimed at diminishing Iranian military while mediators say talks are continuing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Iran’s war with the US is not its only conflict as internal crises mount

Government fears social discontent on ‘most important battlefield’ of economy and livelihoods as war takes its toll amid anti-state dissent

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Stocks Rally on Stellar Microsoft Earnings and Chip Stock Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.86%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.65%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.84%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jul 30

US-Iran conflict spreads as new fronts open

One war, many nations — and no exit in sight

The Times of India · Jul 30

Trump Reportedly Erupts at National Security Team Over Iran as Ally Says There Was 'No Real Strategy'

President Trump is reportedly frustrated with senior officials over the stalled Iran conflict, as internal divisions and strategic challenges persist, despite denials of discord from the White House.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30