The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Donald Trump, Candace Owens Feud Explained: Former Ally Branded 'Mentally Ill' In Bitter Row

Donald Trump's public feud with former ally Candace Owens has exploded over his handling of the Iran war, with the ex‑president calling her 'mentally ill' and Owens branding him a 'genocidal lunatic.'

International Business Times UK · Apr 17

United Airlines Stock Is Flying Higher as Strait of Hormuz Opening Promises to Lower Jet Fuel Prices. Should You Buy It Here?

United Airlines shares rally as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz fully open. UAL stock is still relatively inexpensive to own in 2026.

Barchart · Apr 17

Stocks Hit New Record On Hopes War In Iran Will Be Over

Stocks reached a new record on Friday, extending gains on hopes the war in Iran will be over and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Apr 17

Dow Rises 868 Points Amid Gulf Ceasefire: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators are celebrating a Middle East peace worked out through the diplomatic channels of social media.

Kiplinger · Apr 17

Something is different about Trump's $1 trillion war on Iran and its stress on the national debt, Harvard Kennedy scholar says

During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, debt held by the public was around $4 trillion. Now it's $31 trillion, and 15% of the budget pays down interest.

Fortune · Apr 17

U.S. to Reportedly Delay Weapons Deliveries to Europe as Iran War Strains Military Stockpiles

The United States has reportedly warned some European allies that previously contracted weapons deliveries may be delayed as the war with Iran continues to drain American stockpiles.

International Business Times · Apr 17

Trump’s Iran war victory boast has echoes of Bush’s ill-fated ‘mission accomplished’ claim

US president says all major sticking points have been ironed out ahead of peace talks, but some of his assertions seem dubious

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

Half of Iran’s workforce faces unemployment risk as the U.S.-Israel war's 'hidden target' was the labor market, economist says

“Even if the cease-fire holds, Iran’s most vulnerable people will suffer the long-term consequences of this 40-day conflict.”

Fortune · Apr 17

Trump hits cultural issues in midterms pep talk to Turning Point crowd

President Donald Trump used several hot-button cultural issues to make a midterm election pitch to a key conservative group in Phoenix on Friday, a day he spent portraying as a possible turning point in the U.S. war with Iran. Trump had used a series of morning social media posts to…

Roll Call · Apr 17

Dollar Drops on Middle East Peace Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 7-week low and finished down by -0.15%. The dollar came under pressure Friday in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Friday's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand...

Barchart · Apr 17