Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran add yet more question marks around a U.S. economy already buffeted by on-and-off tariffs, weak hiring, and lingering inflationary pressures. The war has already raised oil prices and could lift prices at the pump as early as this week, but the ultimate impact on the economy … Read more

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran

UNITED NATIONS — U.S. first lady Melania Trump presided over a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday focusing on children in conflict, one of her signature issues, and acknowledged she was doing so at “challenging times” as the United States has joined Israel in attacking Iran. “The U.S. stands with all of the children throughout … Read more

Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after U.S.-Iran attacks disrupt global supply

Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began Sunday, as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain. Traders were betting the supply of oil from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind … Read more

OPEC+ boosts oil production after attacks on Iran and throughout region

NEW YORK — Eight countries that are part of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced Sunday they will boost production of crude as U.S. and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Iran and the country responded with retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf, disrupting oil shipments from the region. The … Read more

How concerned should Americans be about retaliation from Iran attacks?

How concerned should Americans be about retaliation from Iran attacks? – CBS News Watch CBS News The State Department issued a worldwide caution alert to Americans traveling abroad following the massive U.S.-Israeli joint military operation in Iran. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has the latest. Source link

How oil and gas prices could be affected by the attacks on Iran

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing How oil and gas prices could be affected by the attacks on Iran 03:35 UP NEXT Troops killed in Iranian operation were a part of Army sustainment unit based in Kuwait, military says 01:37 Victims of missile strike … Read more

Trump warns Iran not to escalate attacks, saying US will strike back with force

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday not to escalate its attacks, writing online that America will strike back ’WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!” Trump’s comments on Truth Social follow Iranian threats on Sunday morning after acknowledging the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. … Read more