Americans Express Deep Skepticism Over Iran War Costs, Peace Deal and Strategy
When the U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026, the world watched the Strait of Hormuz close...
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Brent Crude Rebounds as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Rises, but U.S. Gas Prices Lag Behind
Brent crude has finally shed the war‑time weight, sliding back to pre‑February 28 levels as tanker traffic through t...
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U.S. Retail Sales Rise 0.9% in May as Gas Prices Drive Spending Amid Inflation and Energy-Market Uncertainty
Retail sales in the United States rose 0.9% in May, a gain that exceeded analysts’ expectations and marked a rebound f...
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Iran Wars End Leaves Global Energy Markets in a New Equilibrium
The United States and Israel’s military campaign against Iran, which began on 28 February 2026, has officially wound d...
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U.S. and Iran Announce 60-Day Ceasefire, Lifting Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
On June 14, 2026, the world held its breath as the United States and Iran signed a 60‑day ceasefire that could reshape...
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US and Iran Reach Initial Ceasefire Extension Amid Ongoing Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
On Monday, June 18 2026, the United States and Iran quietly announced an initial ceasefire extension that could open the...
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U.S. and Iran Sign Memorandum to End 106-Day Conflict, Reopen Strait of Hormuz
On Sunday, the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran announced that they will sign a memorandum of understandin...
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Oil Prices Ease from Wartime Peaks, but Traders Await Formal Agreement on Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Oil prices are sliding back from wartime highs, offering a breath of relief to consumers and businesses. Yet, market exp...
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US Army Apache Helicopter Crashes Near Strait of Hormuz; Crew Rescued
On Monday, June 8 2026, a U.S. Army AH‑64 Apache attack helicopter went down in international waters just off the Stra...
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Trumps Approval Rating Hits Lowest Level Amid Iran War and Rising Gas Prices, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Shows
In a nation split over war and rising fuel costs, President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped to a 35‑perce...
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