Category: Israel

U.S. Vows to Block Iran’s Attempt to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – Business:
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were “something we are dealing with.” And about 2,500 Marines were headed to the Middle East to bolster the war effort.
What to Know About the U.S. Lasers Being Used to Counter Iranian Attacks

The New York Times – Business:
High-energy lasers can burn drones in the sky like a blowtorch. But they can be stymied by weather, and making them at scale will be a challenge.
Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked

The New York Times – Business:
The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.
G7 Countries Hold Off on Releasing Emergency Oil Supplies

The New York Times – Business:
Finance ministers for the seven industrialized countries met on Monday and said they would consider releasing oil from reserves but were not ready to do so now.
Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalates

The New York Times – Business:
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country’s response.
Airline Stocks Tumble as Iran War Expands Across Middle East

The New York Times – Business:
Higher fuel prices and lower demand for international flights are eating into airlines’ profits.
U.S. and Israeli War With Iran Will Likely Send Oil Prices Soaring

The New York Times – Business:
Prices of oil and other commodities are expected to jump when trading resumes on Sunday, but how long they will stay high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.
Jittery Markets Seek an Iran ‘Off-Ramp’

The New York Times – Business:
Oil prices spiked and stocks fell as tensions between Washington and Tehran unnerved investors.
Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iran’s Internet Blackout

The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.
Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iran’s Internet Blackout

The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.
‘Holding Liat’ Review: Hostage Situation

This unpredictable documentary follows a man and his family as they wait for news of his daughter and her husband, who were kidnapped in the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.
Israel Approves $37 Billion Deal to Deliver Gas to Egypt

Israel’s granting of an export permit is the final step to allow the deal, first announced by energy companies in August, to proceed.