Iran’s supreme leader says Americans have no place in the Persian Gulf - AP News

Iran’s supreme leader says Americans have no place in the Persian Gulf  AP News

Wall Street futures mixed as oil spike overshadows tech earnings strength - Reuters

Wall Street futures mixed as oil spike overshadows tech earnings strength  Reuters

US charges Mexican governor and other leaders with aiding drug cartel

The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, hails from the same party as the president of Mexico.

Supreme Leader Says Iran Is Planning for Ongoing Control of Strait

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that Iran would establish “new legal frameworks” for the Strait of Hormuz. He also said his country would retain its nuclear capabilities.

By Leo Sands

Lithuania Prepares to Join US-Led Mission in Strait of Hormuz - Bloomberg.com

Lithuania Prepares to Join US-Led Mission in Strait of Hormuz  Bloomberg.com

The UAE walks out of OPEC

And doubles down on Israel and America

U.S. Charges Governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa State With Drug Trafficking - WSJ

U.S. Charges Governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa State With Drug Trafficking  WSJ

Iran’s supreme leader vows to prevent ‘enemy’s abuses’ of Hormuz strait

Mojtaba Khamenei says Iranians will defend their nuclear capabilities as a ‘national asset’

Iran supreme leader issues defiant statement on strait of Hormuz

Mojtaba Khamenei says Tehran will eliminate ‘enemy’s abuses of the waterway’ and guard its nuclear and missile programmes US politics live – latest updates Iran’s supreme leader has broken his recent silence with a defiant statement hailing Iran’s control over shipping in the strait of Hormuz and vowing to guard the country’s nuclear and missile programmes. “Today, two months after the largest military deployment and aggression by the world’s bullies in the region, and the United States’ di...

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Tracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz

Iran's shadow fleet uses fake flags and dark ships to evade the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices rise amid new U.S. threat, few signs of breaking stalemate with Iran

The price of Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 US a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.

Ukrainians' trust in security guarantees from US and Europe in case of new Russian attack has declined

Ukrainians have become less confident in security guarantees from Europe and the United States in the event of another Russian attack.

By Iryna Kutielieva,Yevhen Kizilov

Israel’s economy and financial markets are booming — even as conflict rages in the Middle East

The Israeli economy is massively outperforming a swathe of developed-market peers, including key ally the United States.

First direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years heads to Caracas

The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela departed a bit early on Thursday on its way to the capital of the South American country, seven years after the US Homeland Security Department ordered an indefinite suspension, citing security concerns. The resumption of a commercial flight between the two countries comes months after the US capture of then-president Nicolas Maduro in a stunning night-time raid on his residence in Caracas in early January. It also com...

By Associated Press

Mexico demands evidence behind US drug charges against governor

By FRANCE 24

Why Morgan Stanley shifted its call on Federal Reserve rate cuts after the FOMC meeting

Core inflation is too sticky for the Fed to ease and it’s likely to remain that way until events in the Middle East stabilize, says Morgan Stanley.

By Jules Rimmer

Iran issues new warning to Trump on ‘a future without America’ in the Gulf

Ayatollah Mojtaba Ali Khamenei is reported to be severely injured and passing on messages through top security officials

By Alex Croft

The United States claims that the Sinaloa Cartel helped install Rubén Rocha as governor

Several political operatives were kidnapped during the 2021 elections and armed groups stole ballot boxes full of votes, according to the indictment filed by the US prosecutors

By Zedryk Raziel,Carlos Carabaña

J.D. Tuccille: Left-wing violence on the rise in the U.S., but it’s a trend across factions

Americans don’t trust each other and too many are willing to kill to make their point

By Carson Jerema

‘No place in Gulf, except at bottom of its waters’: Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘Great Satan’ US, rejects nuclear curbs

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities non-negotiable, calling the US the "Great Satan" and asserting that foreigners have no place in the Persian Gulf. He emphasized that Iran's technological and military assets are national treasures to be protected by its population.

By TOI World Desk

Meet Ahmad Vahidi, Iran's top leader running the show behind the scenes amid new Mojtaba Khamenei reports

As Trump claims Iran's new leadership is more reasonable, analysts warn a powerful hardline general is quietly taking control.

Iran Supreme Leader says foreigners with greed belong at ‘bottom of its waters’

Oil hits new war high on report Trump to be briefed on potential Iran strikes - The Straits Times

Oil hits new war high on report Trump to be briefed on potential Iran strikes  The Straits Times

Iran's supreme leader signals plans to maintain control of Strait of Hormuz

In a statement, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei suggested "legal rules and new management" of the strait will benefit the region.

Iran leader warns of painful response if US renews attacks as Trump faces pivotal Friday deadline

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United States faces crossroads in Iraq as new prime minister is appointed - analysis

However, as the US seeks to put on a positive face regarding the incoming prime minister, the US is also announcing new rewards for information on several key Iraqi militia leaders.

Iran threatens painful response if US resumes attacks, oil prices seesaw

Iran said on Thursday that if Washington renewed attacks it would respond with “long and painful strikes” on U.S. positions, complicating U.S. plans for an international coalition to open the Strait of Hormuz. Two months into the war that started with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed, choking off 20% of […]

Iran to protect nuclear, missile capabilities - Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has said the country will protect its "nuclear and missile capabilities" as a national asset.

Supreme leader vows Iran won’t give up nuclear technologies

The Islamic Republic will "guard" its "advanced technologies" like it does its own borders, Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written statement.

AM Markets Need to Know: Social security funds, Strait of Hormuz coalition, and more

Experts warn oil could climb to $150 within weeks as Hormuz disruption drags on - Gulf News

Experts warn oil could climb to $150 within weeks as Hormuz disruption drags on  Gulf News

US air bookings to Greece show 28% decline - eKathimerini.com

US air bookings to Greece show 28% decline  eKathimerini.com

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says new management of Strait of Hormuz 'will bring calm'

Iran leader says Gulf future without US, new Hormuz rules to boost stability, economy

By Reuters

1st direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years takes off

The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela departed on Thursday on its way to the capital of the South American country, seven years after the U.S....

Defiant Mojtaba Khamenei: Gulf's Future Will Be "Without US Presence," Vows To Protect Nuclear Program At All Costs

Defiant Mojtaba Khamenei: Gulf's Future Will Be "Without US Presence," Vows To Protect Nuclear Program At All Costs Summary Not giving up nuclear program: Iran will "guard" its "advanced technologies" like it does its own borders, Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written speech read aloud by state TV. It will “secure the Persian Gulf region and dismantle the hostile enemy’s exploitation of this waterway." US military teases cutting-edge, not yet tested in battle, hypersonic missile...

By Tyler Durden

Satyajit Das: The Re-Shaping of the Persian Gulf and Energy Markets

Are the Gulf states a wild card that could unblock the impasse between the US and Iran?

By Yves Smith

Iran’s supreme leader says US suffered ‘disgraceful defeat’

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written message on Thursday that the United States had been defeated in its war on Iran. The post Iran’s supreme leader says US suffered ‘disgraceful defeat’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Lithuania considers US invitation to join coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz - LRT

Lithuania considers US invitation to join coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz  LRT

African EV firm Agilitee seeks US capital markets entry to scale green mobility

African electric vehicle manufacturer Agilitee is preparing to enter the United States public markets through a reverse merger, in a move aimed at unlocking capital and accelerating the growth of electric mobility across the continent. The Johannesburg-based firm is pursuing a merger with U.S.-listed Media Sentiment Inc., with the transaction expected to be completed by […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

On Persian Gulf Day, Iranian president says naval blockade poses threat to global peace - PressTV

On Persian Gulf Day, Iranian president says naval blockade poses threat to global peace  PressTV

[Profile] Iran: The new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, influential successor to his father - Seneweb

[Profile] Iran: The new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, influential successor to his father  Seneweb