The Iraq War Cheerleaders Were Wrong. They're Wrong About Iran Too. Hawkish pundits predicted both wars would be swift and successful. That's not how it turned out. Reason · Sep 5
Iran says it attacked US-linked vessels and tankers as Hormuz clashes intensify The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that it targeted three oil tankers and three US-affiliated vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as the cycle of violence spirals after the US military struck three Iranian oil tankers earlier on Saturday, in response to Iran targetting the US navy on Friday. Euronews · Sep 5
Healey tells UK to brace for difficult Budget amid rising costs driven by Iran war IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 5
Chancellor warns of tough Budget because of economic impact of Iran war John Healey told the Financial Times he would ensure the UK emerges from his first Budget with a solid ‘buffer against uncertainty’. Evening Standard · Sep 5
Chancellor warns tough Budget looms as Trump’s war with Iran hits UK economy John Healey is set to deliver a key speech on the economy on Monday The Independent UK · Sep 5
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees crude oil as low as $40 post-Iran war, lower bond yields Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent anticipates oil prices will fall significantly after the Iran conflict concludes. He expects crude oil to reach as low as forty dollars a barrel due to oversupply. This decline in oil prices will subsequently lower bond yields, which have recently surged. Bessent also downplayed Norway's sovereign… The Economic Times · Sep 5
Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits record Oil prices have surged dramatically this week amidst escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Record-high retail diesel prices in the U.S. are fueling global inflation concerns. Supply chain disruptions in the Middle East are dealing a blow to crude oil futures. Analysts warn of potential further increases if… The Economic Times · Sep 5
US-Iran war: American military disables ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports US military branches have disabled advertising trackers on various devices. This action follows reports of location data targeting American forces in the Middle East. The Air Force and Special Operations Command confirmed disabling these identifiers on their systems. The Army also stated that mobile device advertising IDs were disabled earlier… The Economic Times · Sep 5
Trump threatens US might 'hit' Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain 'very soon' US President Trump warned of a potential strike on Iran's underground nuclear site. He stated the United States aims to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. US forces recently conducted strikes against Iranian military targets in the region. These operations targeted facilities associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran… The Economic Times · Sep 5
Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes' and defends Vance's position that it's not a 'war' US Iran war: American President Donald Trump defended Vice President JD Vance's remarks about the Iran conflict. Trump stated the ongoing military actions are considered small potatoes for the United States. He noted that U.S. strikes on Iran are intermittent and not a full-scale war. The conflict has resulted in… The Economic Times · Sep 5
Chancellor warns of tough Budget as Iran war puts strain on economy Donald Trump’s war with Iran is hitting ‘inflation, growth and borrowing costs’, John Healey warns The Independent UK · Sep 4
UN nuclear agency members draft resolution reporting Iran to the UN Security Council The United States, Britain, France and Germany have drafted a resolution for possible consideration by the Board of Governors of the U.N. nuclear watchdog that seeks to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations, diplomats say The Independent UK · Sep 4
50,000 Troops, No End Date: What the Pentagon's Iran Extension Means for Texas Military Families The Pentagon is locking in an Iran deployment through 2027. Hispanic troops, overrepresented in the ranks, face the longest strain. Latin Times · Sep 4
Trump gets testy and calls Iran war ‘small potatoes’ when pressed on length of fight The president argued the conflict was minor compared to something like the Vietnam war and said the U.S. had ‘essentially taken over’ the country The Independent UK · Sep 4
The Guardian - US · Sep 4 Trump’s pique with UK could lead to favor to acolyte Milei over Falklands US president suggests he might support his Argentinian ally’s drive to reclaim sovereignty of disputed islands
The Independent UK · Sep 4 US airman’s widow was told Iran conflict ‘is not technically a war’ in battle over benefits Maj. Alex Klinner, 33, was one of six military members onboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft when it crashed while supporting operations against Iran
The Independent UK · Sep 4 Photos show destruction and mourning after a strike on an Iranian wedding Days after a missile strike hit a home in southern Iran during a wedding celebration, images show the destruction left behind and mourners gathering for a mass funeral for those killed.
International Business Times · Sep 4 The U.S. Is Seeking To Cut Iran Off From The Global Financial System. It Is Targeting A Turkish Bank To Do So. The sanctions are part of Operation Economic Outcast, a broader campaign targeting the financial networks Tehran uses as its war with the U.S. continues.
The Independent UK · Sep 4 With under 60 days until the midterms, there is still plenty of time to change the entire political map ANALYSIS: The Iran war, Elon Musk’s cash and who decides to spend money in Texas could all be curve balls this cycle, Eric Garcia writes
The Independent UK · Sep 4 Women gathered in a small Iranian town for a wedding. Then a deadly US strike hit The small Iranian town of Kuhestak is reeling after a U.S. strike hit a house where dozens of women were gathered to celebrate a wedding
The Economic Times · Sep 4 US and allies push IAEA board to report Iran to UN Security Council, diplomats say Western nations are seeking a UN resolution to report Iran's nuclear activities to the Security Council. This move follows Iran's non-compliance with nuclear non-proliferation obligations and IAEA investigations. Iran's uranium enrichment plants were previously damaged by airstrikes, limiting its options. The IAEA has expressed serious concerns over Iran's enriched uranium…
International Business Times · Sep 4 Diesel Fuel Price Hits All-Time High. No End In Sight To Price Crunch. AAA reported that a gallon of diesel is now $5.85, up about 23 cents in the last week.
International Business Times · Sep 4 Iran Has Just Two Months of Gasoline Supplies Left As U.S. Pressure Intensifies: Report Iran has spent decades developing networks to work around Western sanctions, but Washington is now targeting many of the financial channels, intermediaries and trading arrangements that allowed those systems to function.
International Business Times · Sep 4 Iran Says It Shifted its Military Doctrine. It Will Now Also Launch Preemptive Strikes. Tehran also threatened Israel, saying that if the country attacks, "we will target it faster and more heavily than before."
The Conversation · Sep 4 Syria: journey through a country in ruins Just over a decade ago, at the height of Russia’s bombing campagn in Syria in 2015, an old friend who had spent much of his career teaching in the Middle East sent me two photographs of the city of Homs, which had taken a particularly heavy bombardment at the hands…