Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.
Category: Iran
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Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War
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Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
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Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
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Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
The New York Times – On the Runway:With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.
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Iran’s Strikes on Base in Jordan Caused Limited Damage, U.S. Officials Say
The New York Times – On the Runway:The latest round of fighting may result in reports of traumatic brain injuries among American service members, officials warned.
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Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East
The New York Times – Business:The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.
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OPEC Plus to Keep Oil Production Steady
The New York Times – Business:The decision on Sunday by the cartel of oil-producing nations and some of its allies came after the resumption of U.S. and Iranian military strikes in the Persian Gulf.
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Iran’s Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate
The New York Times – Business:The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.
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Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices
The New York Times – Business:After meeting with Russia’s finance minister, the Treasury secretary said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure were contributing to a global energy shock driven mainly by the US war with Iran.
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Oil Jumps for Fourth Straight Day and Diesel Nears Record High
The New York Times – Business:This week’s renewed strikes by the United States and Iran strain the flow of energy and diminish expectations the disruption will end soon.
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The President Can’t Handle the Truth
The New York Times – On the Runway:Trump’s fantasy-reality problem is deepening.
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In Small Iranian Town, a U.S. Attack Turns a Wedding Into a Tragedy
The New York Times – On the Runway:The bomb that hit the residential area was American, according to a weapons expert and a visual analysis by The Times. It killed five people and wounded 67 others, the Iranian authorities said.
