‘You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me’: Trump reportedly cursed at Netanyahu during a heated call as Iran deal stalls Not exactly a courtesy call between allies. We Got This Covered · Jun 6
US shoots down four Iranian drones bound for Strait of Hormuz It marks the latest in back-and-forth attacks straining a tenuous ceasefire and efforts to extend that truce The Independent UK · Jun 5
Kuwait and Bahrain targeted by Iran after exchange of fire with US Iran attacks American bases in Gulf states after Washington shoots down drones and strikes Iranian radar sites The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war The U.N. food agency says millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high The Independent UK · Jun 5
As US fights a war to reduce nuclear threat from Iran, North Korea builds new plant to ramp up weapon development at ‘exponential rate’ State media has been releasing photos of various site inspections and tests. We Got This Covered · Jun 5
US hits Hormuz radar sites after Iran launches drones US strikes have targeted Iranian radar sites after drone attacks on maritime traffic, US Central Command says. AAP · Jun 5
Trump Sparks Outrage After Shrugging Off Bombing Ayatollah's Family: 'I'm Not His Favorite Person, But He's a Professional' Donald Trump faces fresh anger after saying he'd be 'honoured' to meet Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, calling him 'a professional' despite a US strike that killed the cleric's family. International Business Times UK · Jun 5
Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say Members of the Iranian World Cup soccer team have been granted U.S. visas, clearing them to enter the country ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles this month The Independent UK · Jun 5
The Mary Sue · Jun 5 Secretary of State Marco Rubio Is Turning Official Briefings Into Hip-Hop Trivia, Quoting Kanye West to Explain the Stakes in Lebanon Critics argue that his use of rap lyrics trivializes serious issues, reducing high-stakes diplomacy to a punchline.
Barchart · Jun 5 Stocks Settle Sharply Lower as Tech Companies Routed The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -2.64%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -4.77%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -2.97%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
International Business Times · Jun 5 Iran Agreeing To a Deal With U.S. Contingent On Unfreezing Of Funds, Top Official Says A top Iranian official said a deal with the U.S. is contingent on the unfreezing of funds.
Barchart · Jun 5 Dollar Soars on Fed Rate Hike Expectations The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rallied to a 1.75-month high and finished up by +0.66%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Friday and surged on the stronger-than-expected US May payroll report, bolstering speculation that the next Fed move will be an interest rate increase. Also, Friday's stock...
Barchart · Jun 5 Iran Peace Hopes and Weak China Oil Demand Hammers Crude Prices July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Friday closed down -2.50 (-2.69%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed up +0.0076 (+0.25%). Crude oil prices settled sharply lower on Friday amid hopes of a US-Iran peace settlement that would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Also, Friday's rally...
France 24 · Jun 5 Ukraine: Dear Putin, Lebanon: A Crude Call, Colombia's 'Tiger' In a week where a renewed ceasefire was proclaimed between Israel and Lebanon, a deal that hinges on the complete cessation of attacks from the Iranian backed militants Hezbollah and withdrawal from the south of the country.