Oil Prices Drop Sharply as US and Iran Pause Attacks Amid Conflict Talks
Brent crude falls below $88 a barrel following a temporary halt in US-Iran attacks, raising hopes for conflict resolution and easing energy supply concerns.
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Brent crude falls below $88 a barrel following a temporary halt in US-Iran attacks, raising hopes for conflict resolution and easing energy supply concerns.
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GOP senators express waning confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the Iran war continues without resolution, citing unanticipated regional threats and escalating costs.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 10:37 AMus
The Pentagon quietly revised its official casualty database, adding over 140 wounded service members and introducing a new category for recent operations, sparking debate over how to count casualties in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Guardian US | Jul 26, 2026, 11:47 PMgeneral
President Donald Trump warns Iran of intensified U.S. military action following recent attacks, while the administration’s ultimate goals and conditions for ending the conflict remain uncertain.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 5:23 PMgeneral
President Trump warns Iran of intensified military action while the administration focuses on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with no clear conditions set for ending the conflict.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 4:38 PMworld
The Justice Department under former President Donald Trump has dropped subpoenas demanding New York Times journalists reveal sources related to a report on security flaws in a Qatari-donated Air Force One plane.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 24, 2026, 4:40 AMpolitics
On July 23, 2026, the House approved a nonbinding proposal to end U.S. involvement in the Iran war, while the Senate narrowly rejected a joint resolution that would have legally ended the conflict but faced a presidential veto.
NBC Politics | Jul 23, 2026, 8:00 PMworld
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visits Tehran shortly after a high-profile meeting with US President Donald Trump, reflecting Baghdad’s challenge of managing ties with both the US and Iran.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 12:26 PMpolitics
Republicans express concern about rising U.S. casualties, civilian deaths in Iran, and economic impacts amid ongoing war, following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testimony on emergency funding.
The Hill | Jul 23, 2026, 11:09 AMworld
The Houthi movement announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, sparking fears of renewed conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions in Yemen.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 9:00 AMpolitics
The House narrowly approved a Republican-backed budget blueprint that initiates a reconciliation process to fund the Iran conflict, agricultural aid, and parts of President Trump's voting regulations bill.
CBS Politics | Jul 23, 2026, 12:22 AMworld
US President Donald Trump warned of targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure in response to attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional hostilities with no diplomatic resolution in sight.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 11:21 PMus
The Republican-controlled House passed a budget resolution enabling a reconciliation bill to fund the conflict with Iran and support farmers, while also attempting to impose new voting restrictions.
Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 10:48 PMgeneral
Diesel prices surged from $3.56 to $5.13 per gallon following the Iran conflict, impacting transportation costs across multiple sectors and threatening to increase prices for everyday essentials in the U.S.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 9:25 PMgeneral
Diesel prices surged from $3.56 to $5.13 per gallon following the Iran conflict, increasing transportation costs that ripple through the U.S. economy and impact everyday essentials.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 8:31 PMworld
The US Federal Communications Commission proposes blocking drones with advanced capabilities, citing national security concerns and extending component exemptions until 2028.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 2:56 AMgeneral
In an interview on the Ruthless Podcast, Sen. Bill Hagerty compared the Middle East conflict to historical military decisions and expressed confidence in President Trump's commitment to the Iran mission.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 2:37 PMpolitics
Energy Secretary Chris Wright affirms U.S. commitment to keep oil and gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz despite resumed hostilities with Iran, while seeking diplomatic solutions.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 11:09 PMglobal-institutions
The UN Secretary-General expresses deep concern over intensified military clashes between Iran and the United States, calling for renewed diplomacy to restore peace and navigational freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz.
UN News | Jul 17, 2026, 9:14 PMus
A Pew Research Center survey reveals a significant shift in global opinion, with China surpassing the US in favorability across most surveyed countries.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 1:51 AMworld
For the first time in two decades, global opinion favors China over the US, with Xi Jinping receiving higher approval than Donald Trump in most surveyed countries.
CNA Latest News | Jul 16, 2026, 12:42 AMpolitics
The GOP aims to pass a party-line budget resolution allocating $90 billion for military spending, election-related measures, and agricultural assistance amid ongoing tensions in Iran.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 4:25 PMpolitics
Editors reflect on Senator Lindsey Graham’s hawkish foreign policy influence, rising gas prices amid U.S.-Iran tensions, and bipartisan housing legislation amid political shifts.
Reason | Jul 13, 2026, 10:27 PMpolitics
Former top U.S. officials reflect on the enduring and expanded use of the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force and the balance between security and civil liberties.
Reason | Jul 10, 2026, 5:20 AMShowing 25-48 of 716 articles.