Category: Iran

Why the United States Can’t Quit Its Wars

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The country’s longest war came to an end exactly five years ago. Today it offers lessons for policymakers seeking to avoid an endless war in Iran.
U.A.E. To Review Banque Misr, Targeted by Iran Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr’s branches in the United Arab Emirates of helping Iran. The Emirati central bank promised an examination.
How 6 Months of War in Iran Jolted Oil, Gas, Stocks and More

The New York Times – Business:
How markets have moved six months into the war, and where they might be headed in the future.
Why These Giant Storage Tanks Increasingly Hold Very Little Oil

The New York Times – Business:
Oil companies and governments are consuming their once vast stockpiles as Iran and the United States continue to struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers

The New York Times – Business:
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers

The New York Times – Business:
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil

The New York Times – Business:
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Christian Convert Who Fled Iran and Was Deported By Trump Finds New Home

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Artemis Ghasemzadeh, who had escaped religious persecution, was deported to Panama under Trump’s immigration crackdown. Now, Canada has given her asylum.
China Pushes Back After Trump Tightens the Screws on Iran

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration risks a clash with Beijing as it tries to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines without upending a fragile U.S.-China truce.
The Heat on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Grows

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plans to intervene in bond markets have drawn widespread criticism, including from a prominent former mentor.
An Alarming New Study About Brain Injuries in Football, and How States Are Paying Millions for Rain

The New York Times – On the Runway:
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Iran May Have Little to Lose as U.S. Tries to Squeeze Its Economy

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.