Smoke billows in the distance from an oil refinery following an Israeli strike on the Iranian capital Tehran on June 17, 2025. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images Analysts are struggling to predict the extent to which Israel and Iran’s escalating conflict could influence oil prices. Israel’s surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure … Read more
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes the remarks during a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the death of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in northern Iran last year, in Tehran, Iran, on May 20, 2025. Anadolu | Getty Images Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday … Read more
Israeli warplanes pounded Tehran overnight and into Wednesday, as Iran’s supreme leader rejected the call for “unconditional surrender” made by U.S. President Donald Trump. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in his first public comments since the first day of Israel’s bombardment last week, said conditions wouldn’t be imposed unilaterally on the Islamic Republic. “Intelligent people who know Iran, the Iranian nation, and … Read more
Israeli bombs began falling on Tehran on Thursday night and into Friday morning, sparking fears of an all-out war – and Donald Trump left the G7 summit early as a result Israeli air defence systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv(Image: AFP via Getty Images) A bizarre theory connecting the Israel and … Read more
WASHINGTON — A group of lawmakers spanning a broad ideological spectrum is raising alarms about the possibility of the United States taking an active role in the conflict between Israel and Iran. The emerging coalition unites strange bedfellows, including some of President Donald Trump’s most fervent supporters and progressive Democrats, who have been vocal opponents … Read more
The leaders of the G7 are urging a resolution between Israel and Iran amid escalating rounds of strikes, saying they will “remain vigilant” and respond if the conflict impacts international energy markets. “We will remain vigilant to the implications for international energy markets and stand ready to coordinate, including with like-minded partners, to safeguard market stability,” … Read more
Israel appeared to be expanding its air campaign on Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear program, as U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning residents of the capital to evacuate. “IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,” Trump wrote Monday night before returning to Washington early from … Read more
KANANASKIS, ALBERTA – JUNE 16: (L-R) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Kier Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Union Council President Antonio Costa and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba participate in … Read more
President Donald Trump is cutting short his attendance at the Group of Seven summit in Canada, the White House said Monday night, citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X that “because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight … Read more
Smoke billows from an explosion at the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) building in Tehran on June 16, 2025. AFP | Getty Images The U.S. stock market rose and oil prices retreated amid news that Iran wants a ceasefire with Israel. As early as the first days of Israel’s strikes, Tehran reportedly asked several … Read more