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President Donald Trump stated he has declined Iran’s offer to negotiate a ceasefire, citing unsatisfactory terms. He also hinted at the possibility of more strikes on Iran. Trump Rejects Iran’s Peace Offer In a recent telephone interview with NBC News, Trump said that Iran had...

On Thursday, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) CEO Alex Karp said that artificial intelligence is giving the U.S. and its allies a strategic edge as tensions rise across the Middle East amid the escalating Iran conflict. AI Giving US A Strategic Edge In Modern Warfare Speaking with CNBC,...

The U.S.-Iran war, which began two weeks ago, has disrupted the shipping of crude oil and other essential products, with Iran shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. Strait Of Hormuz To Remain Closed The Islamic Republic's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been appointed as...

U.S. intelligence reports reportedly suggest that, despite ongoing military strikes by the U.S. and Israel, Iran's leadership remains stable and is not at risk of imminent collapse. Iran Leadership Remains Stable According to a Reuters report, the assessments are based on “a multitude of...

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has expressed concern about rising gas prices at the pump in the U.S. as tensions with Iran escalate. Endless Wars In a post on the social media platform X on Wednesday, Paul shared that he was concerned about the rising fuel costs. "Gas prices just shot past $3.50 a gallon,...

EV drivers driving on the Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and the Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) platforms have reported growth in their earnings after gas prices surged due to the U.S.-Iran war. EV Drivers Benefit In a report by Business Insider on Tuesday, an EV driver driving on both Uber and Lyft...

It's been over a week since Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, an important trading route amid the U.S.-Iran war in which the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. Trump Warns Iran Against Using Mines The issue escalated on Tuesday, amid reports that Iran is...

The S&P 500 and the ETF tracking it, State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), experienced a historic bout of intraday volatility on Monday as a sudden military victory claim from President Donald Trump triggered a massive short-term rally, even as the broader market breached a...

Mojtaba Khamenei was elected as the Supreme Leader of Iran after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in U.S. strikes on the first day of the U.S.-Iran war. The new Supreme Leader is yet to make a public appearance. Trump Says New Supreme Leader Needs US Approval President Donald Trump on...

President Donald Trump has publicly dismissed the United Kingdom’s offer to deploy two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Trump Dismisses U.K.’s Offer Trump, in a statement on Truth Social, rejected the U.K.’s plan ...

President Donald Trump said he has seen no evidence that Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran despite reports alleging Moscow may be providing data on U.S. military assets in the Middle East. Russia-Iran Intelligence Claims Under Scrutiny On Saturday, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One...

Amid escalating tensions, the Donald Trump administration has reportedly firmly denied allegations from Iran’s National Security Council that U.S. soldiers have been captured by Iran. Iran Says It Captured US Soldiers Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s National Security Council, claimed on...

The U.S.-Iran war is all set to enter its sixth day, with no signs of a ceasefire or an agreement anytime soon. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on the first day of the war, along with several senior leaders. The death toll in Iran has reportedly crossed 1,000, with...

(Editor’s note: The story has been updated to include the IRGC and IDF’s latest statements, background on the conflict, and impact on energy markets) President Donald Trump confirmed the U.S. military began “major combat operations” in Iran on Saturday, vowing to destroy the...

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper has predicted that Iran would retaliate against Israel for the latest airstrike on an Iranian Embassy compound in Syria. However, he believes that Iran will limit its response to Israeli targets. What Happened: Esper, speaking on CNN...