Category: Middle East

What Happened After a U.S. Warship Hit an Iranian Mine in 1988

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has suggested providing escorts for stranded tankers. A mine strike on a U.S. frigate in the Persian Gulf shows the perils of doing so.
War in Iran Is Disrupting Air Travel, Hitting Middle East Hardest

The New York Times – Business:
Some airlines and travelers, especially in the Middle East and elsewhere in Asia, are bearing the brunt of the pain, while others are doing better.
As War Disrupts the Gulf, India’s Growth Story Faces New Risks

The New York Times – Business:
Generations of Indian workers and businesses have turned the Arab side of the Gulf into a vital appendage of their own country.
How the Iran War Narrowed Flight Corridors Between Europe and Asia

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One of the few paths left between the two continents threads through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, as global conflicts complicate aviation logistics.
Democrats Demand Answers on Jared Kushner’s Mideast Business Dealings

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Two prominent lawmakers wrote to the White House and Mr. Kushner after The New York Times revealed private fund-raising efforts by President Trump’s envoy in the region.
In Dubai, the World’s Luxury Brands Face a Wartime Crisis

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Executives for high-end brands worry that a prolonged war will hurt sales in a city important to the future of the luxury industry.
In Dubai, the World’s Luxury Brands Face a Wartime Crisis

The New York Times – Business:
Executives for high-end brands worry that a prolonged war will hurt sales in a city important to the future of the luxury industry.
Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil’s Strait of Hormuz Problem

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Geography and regional rivalries have prevented Gulf countries from finding a true alternative to the strait, which the war with Iran has effectively shut down.
Jared Kushner Solicits Funds for His Firm While Working as Mideast Envoy

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump’s son-in-law is trying to raise $5 billion or more from foreign governments and others for his private equity firm.
The War in Iran Is Driving Costs Up. Here Are Some Ways to Save.

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The widening war in the Mideast is making life more expensive. Experts shared some simple cost-cutting tips.
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.
Why Does Oil Matter So Much to the Global Economy?

The New York Times – Business:
The war in the Middle East has sent oil and gas prices soaring. Our energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott breaks down how much the world continues to depend on reliable sources of oil.