Category: Iran-Israel War (2025- )

Trump Wants to Move On From the Middle East. It’s Not Letting Him.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.
Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.
On Instagram, Travelers Are Taking Risky Cross-Continental Journeys. What Could Go Wrong?

The New York Times – Travel:
Travel accounts that feature risky, cross-continental journeys are proliferating on social media. Security experts have serious concerns.
Inflation Fears Cloud G7 Economic Agenda as Iran War Persists

The New York Times – Business:
The United States and Europe were at odds over the Trump administration’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia.
Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects

The New York Times – Business:
With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.
Perfect Timing, Big Payouts: Insider Trading Red Flags Emerge on Polymarket

The New York Times – Business:
Dozens of long-shot bets on Polymarket, from the war with Iran to the cryptocurrency market, have defied the odds, according to a New York Times examination.
Two Iran-linked Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Blockade

The New York Times – Business:
The vessels exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, hours before a U.S. naval blockade took effect.
In an Asymmetrical War, Iran Seeks an Edge With Its Information War

The New York Times – Business:
Propaganda and disinformation have flooded the internet in a sophisticated effort to undermine support for U.S. and Israeli attacks.
War in Iran Reveals Strait of Hormuz’s Weakness as an Oil Bottleneck

The New York Times – Business:
But at just 35 miles wide, it did. It’s just the latest evidence of how dependent the global economy is on a handful of choke points.
Fed Official Urges Caution on Rate Cuts as Iran War Drags On

The New York Times – Business:
Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said he would support rate cuts later this year if the labor market continued to weaken.
Oil Prices Keep Climbing on Heightened Fears Over Energy Supplies

The New York Times – Business:
Attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar injected new uncertainty into the outlook for oil and gas prices.
How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War

The New York Times – Business:
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.