Tag: #iran

Fed Holds Rates as Middle East Oil Shock Lifts Inflation Risks and Tests Political Pressure

The Fed keeps rates at 3.50%–3.75% as oil prices surge on the Iran conflict, inflation stays high, and Trump renews calls for cuts.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #inflation, #oilprices, #iran

War Around Strait of Hormuz Forces Halt to Meta’s 2Africa Internet Cable Extension

Alcatel Submarine Networks cites safety risks and declares force majeure, pausing work on Meta-backed 2Africa “Pearls” as Gulf conflict threatens data routes.

#subseacables, #internetinfrastructure, #straitofhormuz, #meta, #iran

Bank of England’s Rate-Cut Plans Thrown Into Doubt by Iran War and Energy Shock

A knife-edge Bank of England vote looked set for cautious rate cuts—until conflict in Iran sent energy prices soaring and revived inflation fears.

#bankofengland, #interestrates, #inflation, #oilprices, #iran

U.N. Security Council Heads for Vetoes as Rival Resolutions Clash Over Iran War

Security Council votes on competing Gulf- and Russia-led drafts over the widening Iran conflict, with vetoes expected and little chance of action.

#unsecuritycouncil, #iran, #middleeast, #diplomacy, #straitofhormuz

China’s Wang calls 2026 a ‘big year’ for U.S. ties as Iran war looms over Trump-Xi summit

At China’s annual press conference, Wang Yi condemns the Iran strikes while casting Trump’s late-March Beijing visit as a chance to steady ties.

#china, #us-china, #trump, #iran, #diplomacy

House Rejects Bid to Curb Trump’s Iran War as ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Expands

Lawmakers vote down a bipartisan war-powers resolution, leaving Trump’s Iran strikes to continue without a new authorization as costs and casualties mount.

#warpowers, #iran, #congress, #trump, #middleeast

Iran Missile and Drone Barrage Hits All Six Gulf States After U.S.–Israeli Strike Kills Khamenei

Six days of Iranian missiles and drones hit every GCC state after U.S.–Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Khamenei, prompting GCC unity and EU backing.

#iran, #gcc, #middleeast, #missiles, #europeanunion

U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Frigate Off Sri Lanka, Expanding War’s Reach Into the Indian Ocean

Pentagon confirms a Mk-48 torpedo sank Iran’s frigate IRIS Dena south of Sri Lanka, killing scores and thrusting India and Sri Lanka into a widening war.

#iran, #usnavy, #indianocean, #srilanka, #submarine

At Least 10 Killed as Protest at U.S. Consulate in Karachi Turns Deadly After Khamenei’s Death

Clashes outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi left at least 10 dead and more than 60 wounded, highlighting rising sectarian tension after Khamenei’s killing.

#pakistan, #karachi, #iran, #usconsulate, #protests

Iran Supreme Leader Killed in U.S.-Israeli Strikes as Hormuz Attacks Rattle Global Markets

U.S. and Israeli strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader as tanker attacks choke the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil higher, stocks lower and rate-cut bets fading.

#iran, #israel, #straitofhormuz, #oil, #globalmarkets

Israel Declares War on Hezbollah as Ceasefire Lapses and Airstrikes Hit Beirut

Israel says it has begun an “offensive campaign” against Hezbollah after the ceasefire expired, with deadly strikes in Beirut and rockets fired toward Haifa.

#lebanon, #israel, #hezbollah, #beirut, #iran

Iran’s soccer chief hints at skipping 2026 World Cup after Khamenei killed in U.S.–Israeli strike

Iran’s football federation president says the team may not attend the 2026 World Cup in North America after Tehran confirmed Khamenei’s death.

#iran, #worldcup2026, #fifa, #israel, #us

U.S. and Iran Report ‘Significant Progress’ in Indirect Nuclear Talks in Geneva

Indirect U.S.–Iran talks in Geneva ended without a deal but with “significant progress,” as Oman mediates and technical talks shift to Vienna.

#iran, #nuclear, #diplomacy, #oman, #oil

U.S. Navy F-35C shoots down Iranian drone as IRGC boats threaten U.S.-flagged tanker near Hormuz

Pentagon says an F-35C downed an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln, hours before IRGC boats tried to stop a U.S.-flagged tanker near Hormuz.

#iran, #usnavy, #straitofhormuz, #drones, #shipping

U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Interior Minister, Security Chiefs and Two U.K.-Registered Crypto Exchanges Over Protest Crackdown

Washington targets Iranian officials and U.K.-registered crypto exchanges it says financed a deadly crackdown, as the EU moves to list the IRGC as terrorist.

#iran, #sanctions, #irgc, #cryptocurrency, #humanrights