Briefing: Iran war: US embassy in Iraq struck as Israel bombs Beirut
Strategic angle: Suspected Iran-linked militias in Iraq attacked the US embassy with drones and missiles, as Israel struck targets in Tehran and Beirut.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
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Briefing: Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk
Strategic angle: The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: US average diesel prices cross $5 a gallon as Middle East War tests global economy
Strategic angle: Rising diesel prices signal economic strain amid ongoing conflicts.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Trump says he thinks he will have the 'honor' of 'taking Cuba'
Strategic angle: The president recently launched a war in Iran after topping Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by force.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Vance backs Trump on Iran — but defends past skepticism
Strategic angle: Vance supports Trump's stance on Iran while addressing his previous doubts.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Trump says U.S. asked China to delay Xi meeting 'a month or so' due to Iran war
Strategic angle: The Iran war wasn't expected to derail the Trump-Xi meeting in China, but analysts said it would influence the talks and any agreements that come out of them.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: U.S. stocks have been surprisingly resilient as the Iran conflict threatens global economic disruption.
Strategic angle: Thank industry analysts?
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: US diesel prices soar to almost $5 as Iran war pinches global supplies
Strategic angle: Higher fuel costs will make it more expensive to transport goods and plant crops
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Israel's president says Europe should back efforts to 'eradicate' Hezbollah
Strategic angle: In an exclusive interview, President Isaac Herzog emphasizes the importance of European support in the fight against Hezbollah amidst the US-Iran conflict.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Israeli campaign in Lebanon seeks to 'degrade' Hezbollah’s rocket, drone and missile capabilities
Strategic angle: As Israel expands its military operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, experts weigh in on the implications.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Iran war is the latest 'worst-case scenario' for travel, expert says. How to minimize the pain of future disruptions
Strategic angle: Travel advisors provide tips to mitigate the impact of significant disruptions caused by the Iran war.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Iran earns oil windfall as US turns blind eye
Strategic angle: Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says White House is prepared to tolerate the trade to avoid supply shortages.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Gasoline prices are still rising as the Iran war stretches into its third week
Strategic angle: U.S. gasoline prices have surged nearly 80 cents in a month, with diesel prices climbing even higher.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
Strategic angle: European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: ‘War is expensive’: As bombs pummel Lebanon, an ancient souk falls silent
Strategic angle: Israel's devastating war with Hezbollah has compounded the suffering of ordinary Lebanese who were already grappling with an economy on the brink of collapse.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: 'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says
Strategic angle: Abdullah Mohtadi discusses the potential impact of Kurdish involvement in Iran's political landscape.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Israel pounds Beirut's southern suburbs with death toll raising to 850
Strategic angle: An Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on March 15, leading to a significant increase in casualties.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Spain Temporarily Relocates Special Forces from Iraq Over Security Fears
Strategic angle: Spain has moved its special forces out of Iraq amid rising security concerns, ensuring the safety of all personnel.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Oil’s war-driven volatility pulls in record retail money, fueling 'meme-style' trading
Strategic angle: Net retail buying of oil ETFs hit a record $211 million on March 12, surpassing the previous peak seen during the market turmoil in May 2020.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Ships stranded at Hormuz, energy crunch at home: How India’s U.S.-Israel tilt is testing ties with Iran
Strategic angle: India’s U.S.-Israel tilt is costing it leverage with Iran just as its ships struggle to get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Editorial Staff Mar 16