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This “Military Confrontation” with Iran Sure Looks Like War to Me
Anyone else just so glad to see our tax dollars used to threaten civilian lives?
Trump says it's 'too soon' to talk about seizing Iran's oil — but doesn't rule it out
In a phone call with NBC News on Monday, Trump weighed in on Iran's new leader, the Texas Senate race and his push to get the SAVE America Act through Congress.
Iran war is the latest blow for Europe’s battered industrial backbone
A new energy shock would hit an economy still recovering from previous price jumps, said Veronika Grimm of Germany’s council of economic experts.
Iran regime’s message to the world with its new Supreme Leader: ‘We’re here, we’re not going anywhere’
Tracking gas and oil prices as Iran war escalates
Oil prices have surged this week, hiking gas prices when Americans are already struggling with affordability.
How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is rattling businesses worldwide, driving up energy prices, squeezing supplies of critical raw materials and raising questions about the reliability of trade routes critical to the flow of goods from food to car parts.
Trump calls rising oil prices a 'small price to pay' in war with Iran
The president called rising oil prices short-term and \
Advent Said to Explore $4 Billion Sale of Naval Defense Business
Advent is exploring a sale of its Ultra Maritime business for more than £3 billion, as demand surges for naval defense companies amid conflicts from Iran to Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.
How will the Iran war end?
As oil prices rise and travel remains disrupted, many of the routes to concluding the conflict are still ‘fraught with danger’
US military reviewing National Guard member’s death in Kuwait in health-related incident
A New York City police officer died in a “non-combat related incident” while deployed to Kuwait in support of the war on Iran, according to the Pentagon and city and state officials. Maj. Sorffly D…
Is the UK government prepared for oil price hikes?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether the government is prepared for an oil price shock from the war in Iran
Chicago Cardinal Blasts White House for Turning Iran War into “Entertainment”
Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase J. Cupich sharply criticized the White House and President Donald Trump for sharing a social media
Live updates: Trump gets negative marks on immigration, the economy and Iran
Live updates: Trump gets negative marks on immigration, the economy and Iran
The dangerous lesson countries may take from the Iran war
Having a nuclear weapon has never looked more appealing.
Stocks Tank in Asia as Oil Price Surges
Asian markets tumbled on Monday as Middle East tensions and spiking oil prices sparked a mass exit from the region’s previously booming stocks.
Political expert speaks on Iran's newly elected supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products.
For China, Billions of Dollars Are at Risk From a Widening War
The country found a home in the Middle East for its investments and growing markets for steel, electric vehicles and solar panels. Those are now at stake.
Trump’s Iran war drags the world into his tear-it-down politics
America’s attitude toward allies leading up to the Iran war was the geopolitical equivalent of a slogan on a jacket once notoriously sported by first lady Melania Trump: “I Really Don’t Care. Do U?”
VIEW Oil surges 20% as Iran war fuels supply fears
Oil prices jumped about 20% in early trading on Monday, hitting their highest since July 2022, as the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran fuelled fears of tighter supply and prolonged disruptions to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Comes Under Pressure to Address Gas Prices, Iran War Strategy
Some Republicans warn that Americans have a limited tolerance for pain at the gasoline pump.
Week 2 of Iran: Military momentum meets economic and political reality
Two days into the Iran crisis, I assessed 10 key indicators I’d be watching over the coming week. Now entering the second week of the crisis, it’s time to reassess and examine what’s risen or fallen in importance.
Oil prices soar past $100 a barrel as war escalates in Iran
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel on Sunday, the first time crossing that mark since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as investors worried that the war in Iran would mean prolonged restrictions on Middle Eastern oil flows.
Iran Has a New Supreme Leader. What Does That Mean?
Mojtaba Khamenei takes on a role that makes him not only Iran’s spiritual leader but also the highest authority in the land.
Democrats make political bet on DHS demands, despite GOP’s Iran warnings
A week after President Trump launched strikes against Iran, Democrats are digging in against reopening the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without significant reforms to the agency. Party le…
Inside major sports business exec's harrowing escape from Qatar after Iranian strikes: 'Truly frightening'
War with Iran spreading economic damage far beyond oil and gas markets
The war is hitting the economies of Europe and Asia harder and faster than it is striking the United States.
Trump warns Iran’s new leader won’t ‘last long’ without his approval
Trump warns Iran's new leader won't "last long" without U.S. approval as Operation Epic Fury enters second week following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination.
Trump says U.S. ground troops in Iran 'possible'
Trump declined to rule out the possibility of sending U.S. forces inside Iran, saying it could “possibly happen” as the conflict intensifies.
‘Unforgivable under any circumstances’: Sen. Murphy responds to analysis that US likely responsible for Iran school strike
‘I find it kind of gross’: GOP Commentator reacts to WH videos comparing Iran war to games
Energy Secretary says there are ‘no plans’ for the US to target Iran’s oil industry
‘Get used to it’: Jake Tapper responds to Trump admin’s criticism of Iran war coverage
Hakeem Jeffries won't commit to blocking additional Iran war funding
The House minority leader said Democrats will "cross that bridge when we get to it," but added that President Donald Trump has so far failed to justify his "war of choice."
Tehran residents donate blood amid ongoing US-Israel attacks on Iran
Poll: Trump struggles on immigration, prices and Iran as Democrats hold a midterm edge
Voters give Trump higher marks on border security, but they disapprove of his handling of several key issues, according to a national NBC News poll.
Politics chat: Trump's plans for Iran and Cuba, Kristi Noem's ouster, Texas primaries
We look at the Trump administration's objectives in the war with Iran, as well as the ouster of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
The Iran War Is Giving Democrats a Chance. Will They Take It?
Last week, Republicans in Congress rejected a war powers resolution and thus negated their own power. In so doing, they gave President Donald Trump free rein over the Iran conflict and tied themselves to a war that has no consistent justification, no clear end and little public support. Democrats voted largely in lockstep to curtail Trump’s power, the first move in a process that will become more substantial as the already-unpopular war continues. History shows that foreign conflicts rarely get
Vance, Rubio and others in Trump’s inner circle preached caution on Iran. Now they’re on board
When President Donald Trump first raised the prospect of war with Iran, some of the most serious reservations came from his second in command.
Iran’s political prisoners are in extreme danger. Here’s why that matters.
Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani: The “brain trust” of opposition leaders in the country are in grave danger of regime “shoot-to-kill” reprisals and U.S. and Israeli bombs.
What is Trump's true objective in the Iran war? U.S. targets provide a clue
The quieter side of the U.S. campaign suggests a political strategy that goes beyond simply containing the Iranian government, and may instead aim to lay the groundwork for its overthrow.
Iran’s political prisoners are in extreme danger. Here’s why that matters.
Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani: The “brain trust” of opposition leaders in the country are in grave danger of regime “shoot-to-kill” reprisals and U.S. and Israeli bombs.
In Kentucky, Trump Allies Clash With Massie Over Iran War
Representative Thomas Massie’s race against a rival backed by President Trump is shaping up as a key midterm testing ground for G.O.P. attitudes on the war.
Iran war spreading economic damage far beyond oil and gas markets
The conflict has hit Europe and Asia harder than the United States, with rising shipping costs and energy prices.
Veterans see Iraq, Afghanistan lessons for a US-Iran war
Veterans say the decadeslong wars in Iraq and Afghanistan hold key lessons for US military action in Iran.
Politics: Iowa’s federal lawmakers back Iran war
As the Iran war enters its second week, members of Iowa’s federal delegation continue to back President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury, even as they mourned two Iowans killed in
China Eyes ‘Landmark’ Year for US Ties, Urges End to Iran War
China’s top diplomat called for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle East, criticizing US actions while signaling that the turmoil won’t derail steadying ties with Washington.
Trump vows to escalate war as divisions in Iran emerge
The burst of activity over the weekend underscored that Trump’s unexpected war with Iran is continuing at full force with no sign of slowing.
In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame
The U.S. and Israel have pounded Iran’s leadership and undercut its defense capabilities, but President Trump has offered wildly different explanations for what he hopes to achieve.
Trump's risky business
Early polling on the Iran war suggests there may be little or no reward to be had.
Week in Politics: Trump's messaging on Iran war; MAGA base reaction; new DHS leadership
Messaging from the Trump Administration over the war on Iran has been mixed and confused. There are tensions in the MAGA base over the war. Plus, a new Secretary of Homeland Security is in the works.
Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets
The war with Iran could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices even if the week-old conflict ends quickly, as suppliers grapple with damaged facilities, disrupted logistics, and elevated risks to shipping.
Trump may need billions for the Iran war. Congress stands in the way.
Capitol Hill is largely in the dark about what an emergency cash influx for the Iran war could look like. But Trump will have to go through Democrats.
Ahead of Midterms, Economic Warning Signs Pile Up for Republicans
With employers cutting jobs and gas prices rising amid the war in Iran, Democrats see an opportunity to press their advantage.
Trump’s demands for ending Iran war shift as US military works through its target list
As the US military operation against Iran shifts into a new phase, how the war ends remains the top question for many officials, lawmakers and US allies.
Iran war destabilizes Middle East politics
As the United States and Israel expand military operations and Iran continues to launch retaliatory strikes across the region, Middle East governments across are finding their domestic politics thrown into disarray.
Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades
As the United States and Israel prepared for war and later launched strikes against Iran, traders on online prediction markets wagered over $1 billion on every aspect of the conflict, drawing a wave of scrutiny.
Lindsey Graham’s Quest to Sell Trump on Striking Iran
Few others in the president’s ear argued for the attack as effectively as South Carolina’s senior senator.
Treasury Secretary Bessent forecasts largest bombing campaign yet, says Iran attempting 'economic chaos'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran fights on military and economic fronts as U.S. launches biggest bombing campaign against Iranian missile launchers and factories.
Hegseth's remarks highlight the government's reluctance to show human costs of war
Remarks by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the American press emphasizes U.S. casualties in the Iran war because it “wants to make the president look bad” are a reminder of something that has endured across many decades and conflicts: the tension and trepidation about news that reminds Americans of the human cost of war.
Man convicted in U.S. political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary
The jury needed little more than two hours to convict Asif Merchant, 47, of murder-for-hire and terrorism charges that carry the possibility of life in prison.
Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary
A Pakistani business owner who tried to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil
Scott Bessent shares details on Trump's maritime reinsurance plan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the United States’ new $20 billion maritime reinsurance plan, conflict in Iran and more on ‘Kudlow.’
How is the Iran war reshaping the world and politics here at home?
For the last week, Israeli and US bombs have devastated Iran. And the conflict has widened to include multiple countries in the Gulf. How is the conflict reshaping the world order and impacting Trump’s popularity here in the United States?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Connor Donevan, Elena Burnett, Alejandra Marquez Janse and Erika Ryan. It was edited by Barrie Hardymon, Tara Neill, Dana Farrington, Jeanette Woods and Courtney Dorning. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Trump has privately shown serious interest in U.S. ground troops in Iran
The president’s private comments have not focused on a large-scale ground invasion of Iran, but rather on the idea of a small contingent of U.S. troops that would be used for specific strategic purposes, sources say.
Big Beautiful Bill 2.0 May Cut Health Care to Fund Iran War
Republicans want a second reconciliation bill before the midterms. But another vote cutting popular programs could be disastrous.
DC Wrap: Trump demands Iran's surrender; U.S. loses 92K jobs
A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics
Democrats aren't done with Kristi Noem: From the Politics Desk
Plus, three key questions about the Iran war.
Donald Trump’s ‘college sports roundtable’: Full list of attendees revealed
Less than a week after going to war with Iran, President Donald Trump is turning his attention to a pressing domestic matter: college sports. The White House is convening a who’s-who list of sports luminaries and politicians Friday for a…
WATCH: Leavitt clarifies what Trump's demand for Iran's 'unconditional surrender' means
Asked what Trump meant by accepting only “unconditional surrender,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday that will be achieved when the president “determines that Iran no longer poses a threat to the United States of America” and the mission’s goals have “been fully realized.”
Majority of Americans oppose military action in Iran, new poll finds
A majority of Americans also disapprove of how President Donald Trump is managing the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ by Iran
President Trump’s comments on Friday reflected yet another shift in the goals of U.S. military actions.
US-Israel war with Iran sends shockwaves through global business
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is rattling businesses worldwide, driving up energy prices, squeezing supplies of critical raw materials and raising questions about the reliability of trade routes critical to the flow of goods from food to car parts.
Who are the Kurds and what role could they play in the war with Iran?
The involvement of the Kurds could pressure Iranian defenses and pull Iraq deeper into war.
Keir Starmer accused of ‘mimicking Trump’ with Middle East crisis TikTok post
PM justifies position in social media post on US-Israel war on Iran using Dire Straits song Money for Nothing
The Gap Between John Fetterman and the Democrats Is Widening
The Pennsylvania senator has been one of the most outspoken backers of President Trump’s strike in Iran. His stances could risk derailing his prospects for a second term in the Senate.
Iranian women’s soccer team forced to sing national anthem ahead of Asian Cup match, sources tell CNN
The Iran women’s national soccer team was forced to salute and sing its anthem on Thursday ahead of its Women’s Asian Cup group stage match against host Australia, sources close to the team tell CNN Sports, just days after the squad refused to do so in its tournament opener.
Iran’s network of influence in the UK
Calls for government to clamp down on British charities accused of promoting Iranian ideology and interests
53 Dems vote against declaring Iran a state sponsor of terror
A total of 53 House Democrats voted against a resolution this week that called the Islamic Republic of Iran "the largest state sponsor of terrorism."
Golden bucks party line as House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution
The House has narrowly rejected a resolution that would curb President Donald Trump's powers in the Iran war.
A Political Risk Guru’s Biggest Worry About the Iran War
Ian Bremmer thinks Trump learned some dangerously misguided lessons from Venezuela.
Gas price per gallon up 27 cents, per AAA. Trump said he’s not concerned
Donald Trump told Reuters he did not “have any concern” about higher gas prices after Iran. AAA found price per gallon is up nearly 27 cents in a week.
Kalshi and Polymarket are skirting laws on sports betting, states say
Online prediction markets allow users to put money on the outcome of almost anything — this weekend’s NBA game between the Warriors and the Thunder, the next supreme leader of Iran, whether the government will confirm the existence of aliens. But those markets have no state oversight and operate even in states that ban gambling. […]
RAF jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases, says David Lammy
Deputy prime minister says while jets currently only shooting down missiles, there is legal basis for them to do more
Here’s how much the war with Iran is expected to cost every day
Days into the war with Iran and with no clear end in sight, questions have emerged about just how much Operation Epic Fury will cost US taxpayers.
Lionel Messi takes rare step into politics as Inter Miami enters President Trump’s orbit
Messi has notably avoided political spotlight, but a toast to the 2025 MLS Cup winners began as an Iran war briefing and didn't stop there
Trump says he wants Iran's leadership structure gone and has preferences for a 'good leader'
In a phone call with NBC News, the president also downplayed the possibility of a ground invasion in Iran.
Everybody's Business: The Hidden Crisis Behind the Iran Conflict
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WATCH: Trump suggests U.S. and Cuba will soon make a deal, after Rubio is 'finished' with Iran
President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio plan to focus their attention on Cuba next but want to "wait a couple of weeks."
How each House member voted on Trump’s Iran war powers
The House rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday that would have required the Trump administration to seek congressional approval before continuing military action in Iran.
Kalshi and Polymarket are skirting laws on sports betting, states say
Online prediction markets allow users to put money on the outcome of almost anything — this weekend’s NBA game between the Warriors and the Thunder, the next supreme leader of Iran, whether the govern...