Category: Middle East

Oil Prices Surge as Fighting in Middle East Escalates

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The cost of crude oil hit its highest levels in months, as investors worried about diminishing oil supplies after reports that the Iranian-backed Houthi militia had captured a port city in Yemen.
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.
Trump Takes No Position on Allies’ Sanctions Against Israeli Settlements

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president declined to say whether the United States opposed measures taken by Britain, Canada and France over violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
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.
Progressives Condemn Pick of Pro-Israel Democrat Atop House Panel

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Outrage over making Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is vocally pro-Israel, the top Democrat on a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party’s rift over Israel.
Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai

The New York Times – Travel:
The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Intention to Keep Country on a War Footing

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment of hard-line loyalists to top jobs suggests he is prepared to keep the country on a war footing and to quash domestic dissent.
Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”
Iran, Holding Firm to Hormuz, Pushes for Return to June MOU

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade.
The Fed Didn’t Raise Rates. The Bond Market Did.

The New York Times – Business:
The market is saying risks are rising. That means hardship for home buyers and higher hurdles for A.I. data centers and the stock market. But it’s also a boon for retirees.
New Round of Trump Threats and Pullbacks Raises Uncertainty in Mideast

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Analysts and lawmakers are trying to divine whether Mr. Trump’s latest announcement means negotiations with Iran will truly get underway Monday or if the president is just working through unappealing options.