Category: Iran

Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About the Effect of the Iran War on Oil Prices, Munitions and More

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration’s weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over munitions stockpiles, among other claims about the Iran war.
Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in Years

The New York Times – Business:
The world’s biggest oil companies are benefiting from the high commodity prices that have been a drag on the rest of the economy.
Oil Prices Wobble as Middle East Veers Toward Wider Conflict

The New York Times – Business:
Bond yields are also higher on concerns about inflation.
Shipping Risks Rise Across Crucial Middle East Oil Routes

The New York Times – Business:
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab strait are disrupting the passage of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.
Global Oil Prices Jump as Attacks Resume in the Middle East

The New York Times – Business:
After several days of a lull in the direct conflict, a flare up in tensions left investors concerned about the continued flow of energy from the region.
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.
Debate Over Ancient Iranian Jewelry Worn by Zendaya to ‘Odyssey’ Event

The New York Times – Movies:
The actress wore earrings to an event for “The Odyssey” that a London gallery has said were made from an ancient artifact.
Debate Over Ancient Iranian Jewelry Worn by Zendaya to ‘Odyssey’ Event

The New York Times – Movies:
The actress wore earrings to an event for “The Odyssey” that a London gallery has said were made from an ancient artifact.
Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran

The New York Times – Business:
Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
New Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire

The New York Times – Business:
A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.
Ships Are Moving In and Out of the Persian Gulf, Easing Oil Prices

The New York Times – Business:
A recovery in oil flows from the Persian Gulf and a pledge by OPEC Plus to pump more crude have put downward pressure on energy prices.
OPEC Plus Pledges to Pump More Even as Oil Prices Fall

The New York Times – Business:
The cartel’s decision comes as U.S.-Iran talks to end the war have eased pressure on oil supplies, even as broader market and political volatility persists.