Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Oil Keeps Rising and Diesel Hits $6 a Gallon as Middle East Tensions Mount

The New York Times – Business:
Prices for the fuel jumped to a new high over mounting fears that the fighting between the United States and Iran could expand into a full-scale war.
At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence

The New York Times – On the Runway:
China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Leaders of emerging economies meet in New Delhi this weekend, but global conflicts and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.
The Iran War Is Pushing Global Coal Use to Record Highs

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Five years after virtually every world leader agreed to “phase down” the burning of coal for climate reasons, the fuel is more widely used than ever.
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.
A $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’? The Bond Market May Like a Word.

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump’s latest political gambit could cost more than $1 trillion, and further roil a volatile bond market.
Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
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.
60 Posts in 10 Hours: How Trump’s Social Media Reflects His Version of Reality

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With an assist from A.I., President Trump offers a window into how he wants to be seen — and, critics say, a barometer of his mental state.
Iran’s Strikes on Base in Jordan Caused Limited Damage, U.S. Officials Say

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The latest round of fighting may result in reports of traumatic brain injuries among American service members, officials warned.