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The outcome will affect U.S. energy prices, risk of conflict, and the credibility of democratic oversight in foreign policy.
Why it matters: The outcome will affect U.S. energy prices, risk of conflict, and the credibility of democratic oversight in foreign policy.
The public cost is that military escalation in the Gulf threatens regional stability, global energy supplies, and the safety of civilians and service members.
Why it matters: The public cost is that military escalation in the Gulf threatens regional stability, global energy supplies, and the safety of civilians and service members.
The public cost is that the immediate impact is that chevron CEO can shift leverage before the public has a full record of who benefits and who carries the risk.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the immediate impact is that chevron CEO can shift leverage before the public has a full record of who benefits and who carries the risk.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan as the U.S. pushes new Iran peace talks. The trip matters because it shows how much of this conflict is being handled thr...
Why it matters: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan as the U.S. pushes new Iran peace talks. The trip matters because it shows how much of this conflict is being handled thr...
Russian oil exports are falling under pressure from Ukraine’s strikes on ports and refineries, even with a U.S. sanctions waiver in place. The fight is not just about barrels. I...
Why it matters: Russian oil exports are falling under pressure from Ukraine’s strikes on ports and refineries, even with a U.S. sanctions waiver in place. The fight is not just about barrels. I...
The Trump administration has extended the Iran ceasefire while U.S. pressure on Tehran keeps the region on edge. That matters because the fight is not just about guns and diplom...
Why it matters: The Trump administration has extended the Iran ceasefire while U.S. pressure on Tehran keeps the region on edge. That matters because the fight is not just about guns and diplom...
The fight between the U.S. and Iran has shifted into the Strait of Hormuz, where both sides are testing blockade power at sea. That matters because this narrow waterway is one o...
Why it matters: The fight between the U.S. and Iran has shifted into the Strait of Hormuz, where both sides are testing blockade power at sea. That matters because this narrow waterway is one o...
The U.S. says it intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf and released video it says shows the mission. This matters because a military move at sea can quickly turn...
Why it matters: The U.S. says it intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf and released video it says shows the mission. This matters because a military move at sea can quickly turn...
Trump says Israel did not talk him into war with Iran. That matters because it puts the decision squarely on the U.S. executive branch as the conflict strains support at home. T...
Why it matters: Trump says Israel did not talk him into war with Iran. That matters because it puts the decision squarely on the U.S. executive branch as the conflict strains support at home. T...
Iran-backed Houthi forces are threatening a major Red Sea oil route while drone attacks against U.S. Navy vessels add another layer of danger in the Gulf. That matters because t...
Why it matters: Iran-backed Houthi forces are threatening a major Red Sea oil route while drone attacks against U.S. Navy vessels add another layer of danger in the Gulf. That matters because t...
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut unless the U.S. lifts its pressure on Iranian ports. That is a direct power move in one of the world’s most important shipping lane...
Why it matters: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut unless the U.S. lifts its pressure on Iranian ports. That is a direct power move in one of the world’s most important shipping lane...
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels, but its leaders are warning that the route could be threatened again if the U.S. blockade continues. That matters b...
Why it matters: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels, but its leaders are warning that the route could be threatened again if the U.S. blockade continues. That matters b...
Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed again as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. That matters because Hormuz is one of the world’s most i...
Why it matters: Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed again as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. That matters because Hormuz is one of the world’s most i...
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz after accusing the U.S. Navy of blockading its ports. The fight over this narrow waterway can rattle global shipping, energy prices,...
Why it matters: Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz after accusing the U.S. Navy of blockading its ports. The fight over this narrow waterway can rattle global shipping, energy prices,...
An Ohio brass-instrument factory is shutting down, the FAA is scrambling to hire air traffic controllers, and war in the Middle East is reshaping U.S. oil flows. These are separ...
Why it matters: An Ohio brass-instrument factory is shutting down, the FAA is scrambling to hire air traffic controllers, and war in the Middle East is reshaping U.S. oil flows. These are separ...
Iran’s top negotiator has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. blockade pressure continues. That matters because this is not just a war of words. It is a warning abo...
Why it matters: Iran’s top negotiator has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. blockade pressure continues. That matters because this is not just a war of words. It is a warning abo...
The United States has launched a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz. That matters because this is not just a military standoff. It is pressu...
Why it matters: The United States has launched a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz. That matters because this is not just a military standoff. It is pressu...
US inflation jumped in March as the war with Iran pushed new uncertainty through oil markets and consumer prices. The latest numbers show how a foreign conflict can quickly hit...
Why it matters: US inflation jumped in March as the war with Iran pushed new uncertainty through oil markets and consumer prices. The latest numbers show how a foreign conflict can quickly hit...
U.S. inflation jumped to 3.3%, its highest level in almost two years, after gas prices spiked on the back of the Iran war. The price shock is moving fast into everyday costs, an...
Why it matters: U.S. inflation jumped to 3.3%, its highest level in almost two years, after gas prices spiked on the back of the Iran war. The price shock is moving fast into everyday costs, an...
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but ships must coordinate with Iranian forces first. That keeps a vital shipping lane moving while leaving Tehran with a hand on the swit...
Why it matters: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but ships must coordinate with Iranian forces first. That keeps a vital shipping lane moving while leaving Tehran with a hand on the swit...
Gas prices in the U.S. are still elevated even after the Iran ceasefire. That matters because drivers are paying today for a global risk premium that has not cleared out of the...
Why it matters: Gas prices in the U.S. are still elevated even after the Iran ceasefire. That matters because drivers are paying today for a global risk premium that has not cleared out of the...
Trump is using a hard-edged Iran threat to force movement, then pulling back once Tehran gives ground. That matters because when the White House turns crisis language into lever...
Why it matters: Trump is using a hard-edged Iran threat to force movement, then pulling back once Tehran gives ground. That matters because when the White House turns crisis language into lever...
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and that single claim can rattle oil markets far beyond the Middle East. It matters because a regional air war is now feeding into a gl...
Why it matters: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and that single claim can rattle oil markets far beyond the Middle East. It matters because a regional air war is now feeding into a gl...
Oil prices climbed and stocks slipped as traders braced for Trump’s Tuesday deadline on Iran. The market is reacting now because one presidential move can change the temperature...
Why it matters: Oil prices climbed and stocks slipped as traders braced for Trump’s Tuesday deadline on Iran. The market is reacting now because one presidential move can change the temperature...
Gas prices could jump to $5 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, according to a new JPMorgan analysis. The warning matters because one blocked waterway could shake ene...
Why it matters: Gas prices could jump to $5 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, according to a new JPMorgan analysis. The warning matters because one blocked waterway could shake ene...
Trump fired off a profanity-laced ultimatum about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and it instantly raised the temperature of a volatile conflict. That matters because a president...
Why it matters: Trump fired off a profanity-laced ultimatum about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and it instantly raised the temperature of a volatile conflict. That matters because a president...
Trump is again threatening military action over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. That matters because a president’s threats can move markets, raise war risks, and push U.S. policy...
Why it matters: Trump is again threatening military action over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. That matters because a president’s threats can move markets, raise war risks, and push U.S. policy...
Trump is threatening to hit Iran’s power plants and bridges if it does not cut a deal by Tuesday. That puts the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping lane...
Why it matters: Trump is threatening to hit Iran’s power plants and bridges if it does not cut a deal by Tuesday. That puts the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping lane...
Trump is ratcheting up threats as the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz crisis move closer to a direct U.S. flashpoint. That matters because one presidential move can raise the...
Why it matters: Trump is ratcheting up threats as the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz crisis move closer to a direct U.S. flashpoint. That matters because one presidential move can raise the...
The Iran war talks are slipping as Donald Trump’s deadline looms over the negotiating table. That matters because the talks are not drifting in a vacuum. A presidential clock is...
Why it matters: The Iran war talks are slipping as Donald Trump’s deadline looms over the negotiating table. That matters because the talks are not drifting in a vacuum. A presidential clock is...
Average gasoline prices hit $4 per gallon today as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. As we’ll discuss below, President Trump doesn’t really care whether it opens...
Why it matters: Average gasoline prices hit $4 per gallon today as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. As we’ll discuss below, President Trump doesn’t really care whether it opens...
The U.S. Secretary of State says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if Iran agrees or if a military coalition forces the issue. That matters because this waterway is a choke...
Why it matters: The U.S. Secretary of State says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if Iran agrees or if a military coalition forces the issue. That matters because this waterway is a choke...
Marco Rubio is trying to defend U.S. strategy on the Iran war while G7 allies question the White House’s message. The stakes are bigger than one meeting: when allies doubt U.S....
Why it matters: Marco Rubio is trying to defend U.S. strategy on the Iran war while G7 allies question the White House’s message. The stakes are bigger than one meeting: when allies doubt U.S....
The U.S. Secretary of State says sanctions relief on Russian crude is not meant to last. That matters because sanctions are one of the main tools Washington uses to pressure Rus...
Why it matters: The U.S. Secretary of State says sanctions relief on Russian crude is not meant to last. That matters because sanctions are one of the main tools Washington uses to pressure Rus...
The Trump administration is using U.S. military power against Iran without a clear path to end the conflict. That matters now because vague war aims can turn a limited strike or...
Why it matters: The Trump administration is using U.S. military power against Iran without a clear path to end the conflict. That matters now because vague war aims can turn a limited strike or...