Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Oil Prices Fall Ahead of U.S. Vow to Intensify Economic War Against Iran

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce an escalation of sanctions aimed at further isolating Iranian trade.
U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.
Which Countries Could Be Hurt Most by Trump’s Plan to Hit Iran’s Economy?

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has threatened economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran as he seeks to add pressure on Tehran to negotiate an end to the war.
Iran Warns Gulf States Not to Join Trump’s Economic War

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Iran’s new hard-line national security adviser, Mohsen Rezaei, vowed to prevent “a single drop of oil” from leaving the region.
The Midterms Feel Like 2006 All Over Again

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With an unpopular war and high prices agitating voters, members of both parties see parallels to an election cycle when Democrats romped. But a lot has changed.
The U.S. Start-Up Making Low-Cost Interceptors for the Iran War

The New York Times – Business:
For Florida-based Powerus, becoming a global supplier of counterdrone technology has meant involving the Trumps, a golf course and a new way of doing business.
Stocks and Bonds Steady at the End of a Tumultuous Week

The New York Times – Business:
Fears about the war in Iran, government deficits, the economy and corporate borrowing stirred global markets.
Spike in ‘Dark’ Oil Tankers in Gulf Raises Risk of Catastrophic Spills

The New York Times – Business:
More vessels are navigating the Strait of Hormuz with their location devices turned off to evade attacks by Iran, adding to the threat of collisions.
Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
Oil Prices Jump After Trump’s Latest Iran Threat

The New York Times – Business:
Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.
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.
How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – Business:
With Iran making ship traffic perilous, a U.S. operation offers a way out for some energy exports, stealthily shepherding tankers on dangerous journeys.