The Latest Breaking News from Iran

US, Qatar and Egypt issue optimistic statement that may also be aimed at stalling Iranian retaliation against Israel

Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) today is down -1.62 (-2.07%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) is down -3.42 (-1.45%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today fell to 1-week lows. A lack of retaliation thus far by Iran against Israel has taken some of the risk premium out of...

This diplomatic intervention contributed to a 3% drop in oil prices. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude closed at $76.13 per barrel, down $2.02 or 2.58%, while Brent crude fell to $79.15 per barrel, a decline of $1.91 or 2.36%.

Michael McFaul said that, should Kamala Harris had said a similar thing, "the pile-on about her naivete and weakness would be massive and constant"

Visit comes hours after Israeli settlers attack a village in the occupied West Bank

The flagging Israeli leader has every reason to involve the US in a regional conflict, but this would be a huge mistake for Tehran, says the writer Seyed Hossein Mousavian

Negotiators seeking a Gaza ceasefire were set to meet for a second day in Qatar on Friday, while top European diplomats were expected in Israel to stress the urgency of averting a wider war.

In today’s newsletter: Israel’s reluctance to compromise is under mounting pressure – will Tehran’s intentions change the prospect of peace?

Former President Trump expresses concern over campaign hack attributed to Iran and calls for government action. Ongoing investigation highlights cybersecur...

Press conference at Pentagon reveals concerns over deepening Russia-Iran partnership and US reinforcement in the Middle East.

Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) Thursday closed up +1.18 (+1.53%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) closed up +3.69 (+1.59%). Crude oil and gasoline prices closed moderately higher on Thursday. Stronger-than-expected US jobless claims and retail sales reports Thursday signaled economic strength and were positive for energy demand and...