Hegseth: US strikes on Iran won’t become ‘endless war,’ targeting missiles, navy
"We're hitting them surgically, overwhelmingly and unapologetically," Hegseth said during a press conference at the Pentagon.
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Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery shut following drone strike from Tehran
The Ras Tanura complex houses one of the Middle East's largest refineries with a capacity of 550,000 barrels per day and serves as a critical export terminal for Saudi crude oil.
Wall Street futures slide as Middle East conflict escalates
Oil prices jumped, while traditional safe havens rose, with gold climbing roughly 2% and bond prices rallying, sending the US 10-year Treasury yield briefly to an 11‑month low.
Prediction markets scrutinized following wagers on Khamenei's removal, Iran attacks
Odds moved sharply as rumors of his death circulated and analysts drew attention to a wave of wagers placed on his ouster both right before the attacks, as well as in January.
Iran considers withdrawing from 2026 FIFA World Cup due to regional conflict
According to the Spanish sports outlet, Iran is set to participate in the tournament, which will be co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Iranian opposition pushes for unity after decades of fragmentation
New coalitions seek to bridge divides between groups inside and outside Iran while preparing for a potential transition
Marine insurers cancel war risk cover for ships due to conflict in Iran, Middle East
War risk cover will be excluded in Iranian waters, as well as the Gulf and adjacent waters, according to the notices.
US fighter jets downed near American embassy in Kuwait in friendly fire, local authorities confirm
Kuwait's Defense Ministry confirmed later in the morning that several American warplanes had crashed in Kuwaiti territory, but that the crews had survived.
Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities, PM says, as IDF strikes in Beirut
The IDF's precision strikes were carried out in retaliation after Hezbollah launched several projectiles towards northern Israel overnight.
Israel, US achieve air superiority over western Iran, fourth US soldier killed
At least 15 Israelis wounded as Iran missile hits Beersheba buildings • IDF kills senior officials in Iran's intelligence ministry • IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon
IDF assassinates Hezbollah intelligence chief in response to attack on Israel
This attack marked Hezbollah's first action against Israel's northern regions since 2024, officially joining the conflict alongside Iran.
