Iran not more formidable than expected, top general says as US gears for intense fighting
Caine told reporters that the United States was carrying out strikes against Iranian mine-laying vessels
Caine told reporters that the United States was carrying out strikes against Iranian mine-laying vessels
The leaders also discussed the Ukrainian conflict and the situation in Venezuela in the context of the global oil market situation, Ushakov said.
Options include a joint release of crude oil from strategic reserves, restricting US exports, intervening in oil futures markets, waiving some federal taxes, and lifting the Jones Act requirements.
The affected markets range from the aviation industry to chip manufacturing and even the fashion world.
Some jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the conflict, with a growing risk of widespread aircraft groundings due to a potential drop in travel.
The players, who were playing in the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, stood silent last week during the Iranian national anthem, which was interpreted by hardliners in Iran as a sign of treason.
The US expressed surprise at the scale of Israeli strikes on Iranian oil depots, warning that targeting critical infrastructure could backfire.
“The Iranian Navy is largely no more. So their ability to project any power in that area in a naval sense is diminishing and will be increasingly diminished,” Hegseth said.
Six migrants and one Turkish national were rescued, but that 14 were found dead and 15 others were caught after continuing in their boat until they reached land.
The trip to Israel was originally scheduled for tomorrow.
Rihanna was at home but no injuries were reported, the Los Angeles Times said, citing a source.