The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Crude Oil Prices Surge as US Reinstates Blockade of Iran

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is up +3.46 (+4.87%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.1036 (+3.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are up sharply today amid an escalation of US-Iran hostilities over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Gains in crude oil accelerated today after...

Barchart · Jul 13

Trump is a toxic ally. His war with Iran is once again spreading across the Gulf

ANALYSIS: As the war in Iran spreads again to Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait and Donald Trump announces a 20 per cent toll on all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, it’s time the Gulf states realised the US president is a dangerous ally, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Stocks Retreat on Chipmaker Weakness and US-Iran Standoff

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.33%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.12%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.33%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jul 13

Lindsey Graham's cause of death: Was the South Carolina Senator poisoned? His final hours, Ukraine trip, Trump call, medical findings and conspiracy claims explained

How did Lindsey Graham die? Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died from a natural cardiovascular cause. Preliminary findings indicate an aortic rupture due to hardening of the arteries. Poisoning theories emerged from MAGA supporters that either Russia or Iran might have poisoned him. US officials have found no evidence of foul…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Dollar Supported by US-Iran Hostilities

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.15%. The dollar has found support today on some safe-haven demand from escalating hostilities in the Middle East after the US and Iran traded attacks over the weekend. Also, today’s stock market weakness is boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. In...

Barchart · Jul 13

India's exports to West Asia region evened out in June: Commerce Secretary

India's exports to West Asia grew 7.29 percent to USD 5 billion in June. Shipments to the UAE increased while those to Saudi Arabia saw a decline. Imports from the UAE and Oman registered positive growth during this period. Indian exporters are utilizing Omani ports to facilitate regional trade. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

'Mojtaba Khamenei is 90% gone': Donald Trump's big claim as US strikes on Iran continue

US President Trump stated Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "90% gone" after recent strikes. Mojtaba Khamenei missed his father's funeral, citing security concerns. He vowed to avenge the killing of his father and other martyrs. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint after Iran attacked a container ship. Renewed…

The Times of India · Jul 13

Thanks to Escalating Iran Tensions, Delta Air Lines Stock Could Face Turbulence. How to Trade It Here.

While airliners have performed remarkably well during the initial crisis, a revisiting of tensions could cloud DAL stock.

Barchart · Jul 13

The U.S. Is Seeking To Prevent Iran From Charging Tolls In The Hormuz Strait. Now Trump Says The U.S. Will Do it

President Donald Trump said that the U.S. will collect revenue from protecting ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Jul 13

Stocks Fall on Weakness in Chipmakers and Renewed US-Iran Hostilities

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.51%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.29%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jul 13