The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Fox pundit links Trump moment to George W Bush’s infamous ‘mission accomplished’ scene

Robert Wolf compares current president’s premature ‘we won’ declaration in March to Republican predecessor’s equally early call on the War on Terror aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln 23 years ago

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Oil Prices Fall Back as Red Sea Oil Shipments Continue

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) is down -3.62 (-4.04%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is down -0.0929 (-2.79%). WTI crude oil prices (CLU26 ) are down by about -4% today, giving back much of Thursday’s rally of +6.17%. Meanwhile, Sep Brent crude oil prices (CBU26 ) have fallen...

Barchart · Jul 24

Trump's Oval Office Outburst Over Iran Signals Trouble as He Scrambles for an Endgame

President Trump erupted in anger over the prolonged Iran conflict, expressing frustration at failed negotiations and escalating military actions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 24

US nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia sparks proliferation concerns

A deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia to equip the kingdom with a civilian nuclear programme has provoked a flood of questions about the risks of nuclear proliferation. "If Riyadh had wanted to just have US backing for a civilian program, it would have done so years ago...…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

The Houthis Are Striking Ships Carrying Saudi Oil In The Red Sea. Tankers Are Seeking Other Routes

Some tankers are avoiding the Red Sea and will sail to Asia through the Suez Canal after the Houthis began striking ships carrying Saudi oil in the waterway, a new report detailed.

International Business Times · Jul 24

Houthis say they don't seek to close key Bab al-Mandeb Strait

A Houthi spokesman said Friday that the rebels were not blocking traffic through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, after they declared a maritime embargo this week on their foe Saudi Arabia. Despite the Houthi threats and course changes, traffic continues in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which has been key to…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Dollar Little Changed as Oil Prices Fall Back

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is unchanged. The dollar index is being undercut today as oil prices fell back by about -3%. Also, the 10-year T-note yield is down by about -3 bp after posting a new 1.5-year high earlier in the session. The dollar has underlying safe-haven support...

Barchart · Jul 24

The four Iranian nuclear plants in Trump’s sights after president’s threat to hit Pickaxe Mountain

Trump has threatened strikes on the suspected underground nuclear facility previously attacked in June 2025

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Experts warn the real pinch from the Iran war is about to strike

‘Everyone had been making this bet that Trump would chicken out when things got bad,’ energy expert Shon Hiatt says

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Trump claimed dead US soldiers spoke of stopping an Iranian nuclear bomb. Widow says her husband just wanted to come home

The widow of Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton would not be drawn on Trump’s comments, and instead painted a picture of a devoted husband and father who just wanted to be reunited with his family

The Independent UK · Jul 24