Netanyahu wants oil, gas to flow through Israel post-Iran war - Reuters

Netanyahu wants oil, gas to flow through Israel post-Iran war  Reuters

Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels

Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday

Strikes continued in the region as attacks on energy infrastructure rattled global markets.

By Ashley Ahn

Hegseth Says Iran War Not Becoming a ‘Forever War’ or ‘Quagmire’ - Bloomberg.com

Hegseth Says Iran War Not Becoming a ‘Forever War’ or ‘Quagmire’  Bloomberg.com

States Fight EPA Over Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rollback - WSJ

States Fight EPA Over Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rollback  WSJ

Oil and stocks swing as Iran war ignites fresh tumult in markets

Wall Street bounces after Benjamin Netanyahu says US-Israeli strikes have destroyed Tehran’s ability to enrich uranium

Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' as Tehran targets Gulf petro-facilities

The Israeli prime minister hailed his cooperation with US President Donald Trump and said, without providing a specific timeframe, that he sees 'this war ending a lot faster than people think.' Netanyahu also stated that he is 'not sure who's running Iran right now.'

The fate of the NATO alliance lies in the Strait of Hormuz

America’s partners need Persian Gulf oil more than America does. Will they step up?

By Marc Thiessen

Iran war live: Tehran warns of intensified strikes if energy sites targeted

Iran strikes Israeli oil refinery in northern city of Haifa as Tehran launches attacks on regional energy facilities.

'The View' guest host praises Trump economy as panel blasts admin for rising prices amid Iran conflict

CNBC's Sara Eisen says rising gas prices from the Iran conflict are likely temporary, but "The View" but multiple co-hosts objected to such speculation.

Cracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress - CNN

Cracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress  CNN

Iran confirms Ali Larijani has been assassinated — as it happened - The Times

Iran confirms Ali Larijani has been assassinated — as it happened  The Times

FedEx beats on top and bottom lines, raises guidance on strong performance

FedEx posted strong fiscal third quarter results on Thursday and raised its guidance following a strong performance.

Canada joins allies saying they are ready to help end Iran's blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Canada has signed on to a joint statement by the leaders of seven countries calling on Iran to immediately cease all attempts to block the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and expressing a readiness to contribute to efforts to reopen the strait.

Iran war revives pandemic-era shocks – and may go further

By the time this column appears, the world will feel very different from when my previous column appeared earlier this month. In just days, a conflict that some in Washington seemed to believe would quickly topple Iran’s leadership has instead become a potentially long and uncertain war, with little clarity on how or when it will end. The front lines will have shifted, more oil tankers will have been stuck at sea and more flights cancelled, and there will almost certainly have been further...

By Bernard Chan

Iran War: Gulf states debate US bases, military alliance

The view that the US didn't consult regional allies before going to war with Iran, then Iran's retaliation, are raising doubts in the Gulf states: Did hosting US bases make them safer? Or did it make them a target?

This is when Trump will need an Iran-conflict offramp if oil prices aren’t contained

Talk of $200 a barrel oil isn’t hyperbole until peace talks emerge or the Strait of Hormuz reopens, says a veteran oil analyst

By Myra P. Saefong

Starmer acknowledges ‘pressure on families’ as costs rise amid Iran war

The Iran war has sent oil and gas prices soaring, putting further pressure on already-stretched household budgets in the UK

By Sophie Wingate

Israel says it will stop striking Iranian energy sites after rebuke from Trump

The bombing of more energy facilities from both sides threatened to draw in both Gulf and European powers and exposed tensions between the U.S. and Israel

By Bloomberg News

Six allies ready to help ‘efforts to ensure safe passage’ through Hormuz Strait

The declaration came as an effective Iranian blockade of the strait has paralysed commercial shipping through the crucial maritime chokepoint, which in peacetime sees a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas pass through it

Stephen Curry reveals what Dell Curry's jersey retirement means to him

A proud moment for the Curry family.

Iran Strikes Gulf Energy Sites: attacks hit oil and gas hubs; fuel prices surge worldwide

Brent Oil Spikes To $118, Gas Up 17% Thursday

Top U.S. officials hint at diverging Iran war goals with Israel - Haaretz

Top U.S. officials hint at diverging Iran war goals with Israel  Haaretz

‘Israel acted alone’: What Netanyahu said on Iran gas strike, Trump warning and war timeline

Candace Owens slams Trump ‘approval ratings’, Netanyahu over Iran war; ‘the fact that North Korea…’

Conservative podcaster Candace Owens has openly criticized President Donald Trump for joining Israel in the war against Iran and made her opinions known on X.

Gold set for worst week in 6 years as Iran war curbs rate-cut bets - The Straits Times

Gold set for worst week in 6 years as Iran war curbs rate-cut bets  The Straits Times

In ‘The Oligarch and the Art Dealer,’ ‘Succession’ Meets 007 for the Epstein Files Age

On the sidelines of CPH:DOX in Copenhagen, creators Andreas Dalsgaard and Christoph Jörg discuss the series, the first episode of which premiered at Sundance, followed by all episodes at the Danish fest.

By Georg Szalai

Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Hormuz

WASHINGTON — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to reaffirm her alliance with President Donald Trump on Thursday after the president this week seemed to complain that Japan was among the nations that did not quickly join his call to help protect the Strait of Hormuz . Takaichi, who met with Trump at the White House, told the Republican president that Japan has opposed Iran's development of its nuclear program and appealed to his desire to be seen as a peacemaker , despite his launchin

By The Korea Herald

Iran's parliament speaker Qalibaf becomes increasingly central in Tehran

The former Revolutionary Guards commander, Tehran mayor, national police chief and presidential candidate is now a key link between the political, security and clerical elites.

Americans believe Trump will send troops into Iran, and don’t like the idea, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Some 65% of Americans believe U.S. President Donald Trump will order troops into a large-scale ground war in Iran and just 7% support that idea, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Thursday found. The three-day poll showed Trump’s broader standing with the public holding largely unchanged at 40%, up 1 percentage point from a Reuters/Ipsos […]

How the air force broke down Iran's air defenses: Operation Roaring Lion vs. Operation Rising Lion

The top tier of Iran's remaining air defenses consists of mobile anti-aircraft missiles, often grouped together in a dozen or more on a vehicle, around 92% of which have been destroyed.

How Naval Warfare Law Applies To Strait Of Hormuz

Even though the Strait of Hormuz is subject to the sovereignty of adjacent states, all other states' ships have navigational rights through the strait.

Oil falls as US and allies look to boost supply, unchoke Strait of Hormuz

Trump tells Israel not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy as crisis deepens

Leaders from the European Union's 27 countries call for de-escalation in Iran and the wider region

By Reuters

Bohol lawmaker urges suspension of terminal fees to cut travel costs

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bohol 3rd District Rep. Kristine Alexie Besas-Tutor has urged the national government to suspend terminal fees at all airports and seaports to ease the impact of rising fuel prices on travelers and the tourism industry. In a statement, Tutor warned that rising petroleum prices, driven by tensions in the Middle East,

By mmercado

Insurers look to manage risk from Middle East conflict

Insurance companies have taken steps to cautiously manage their risk exposure amid intensifying conflicts in the Middle East, which has resulted in the cost of war insurance coverage for ships in the Gulf region to reach "unprecedented levels".

Italy, Denmark urge EU to brace for migration surge amid US war on Iran

Italy and Denmark have called on the European Union to prepare for a potential rise in migration as tensions escalate in the Middle East, warning against a repeat of the 2015–2016...

The Epistemic Break of the Iran War

The Iran War is shattering the U.S. illusion of power, breaking truths that are being replaced by AI models and creating an epistemic collapse

By Curro Jimenez

NATO allies decry Iran’s 'indiscriminate attacks' in Gulf security talks - The Brussels Times

NATO allies decry Iran’s 'indiscriminate attacks' in Gulf security talks  The Brussels Times

Reps warn of imminent petrol scarcity, price hike

Lawmakers warn of imminent petrol scarcity in Nigeria due to crude supply issues and high costs, urging immediate action to prevent queues and price hikes. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-warn-of-imminent-petrol-scarcity-price-hike/

By Punch Newspapers

EU has ‘no appetite’ to enter Iran war: Official - rudaw.net

EU has ‘no appetite’ to enter Iran war: Official  rudaw.net

What to know about death of Iran's top security official Ali Larijani? - the-star.co.ke

What to know about death of Iran's top security official Ali Larijani?  the-star.co.ke

Trump administration seeks $200bn in military funding in wake of Iran war

The White House is seeking $200bn (£150bn) more in funding for the war in Iran, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday its decision to ask Congress for the additional funds was based on a variety of factors.

By Prince Adu-Owusu

‘Trump has no idea what he’s doing’: Netizens react to US-Israeli botched war against Iran - PressTV

‘Trump has no idea what he’s doing’: Netizens react to US-Israeli botched war against Iran  PressTV

Trump claims to have asked Netanyahu to stop striking energy infrastructure in Iran - Seneweb

Trump claims to have asked Netanyahu to stop striking energy infrastructure in Iran  Seneweb