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.
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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Oil Prices Jump After Trump’s Latest Iran Threat
The New York Times – Business:Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.
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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.
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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.
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The Rising Stakes of the Global Bond Rout
The New York Times – Business:There were already several factors rattling investors. A further rise in bond yields is making things more expensive for everyone.
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U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which the country denies.
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How the Iran War Made Africa’s Richest Man Even Richer
The New York Times – Business:Africans have turned to one of their own for fuel as the world’s supplies run low. But they are not the only ones with the continent’s richest man on speed dial.
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Threatening Friends and Courting Enemies in Trump’s ‘Upside-Down World’
The New York Times – On the Runway:The president’s hostility to allies like Oman, Canada and South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of upheaval.
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The New Physics of Power
The New York Times – On the Runway:It doesn’t take much for small powers to gain a big advantage over the powerful.
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Gulf Oil Giants Push to Expand Overseas Stockpiles as Iran War Drags On
The New York Times – Business:Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seeking larger oil reserves in Japan and South Korea as regional conflict threatens supply routes.
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Ship Exiting the Strait of Hormuz Is Attacked
The New York Times – Business:At least 17 commercial sailors have been killed in and around Iranian and Omani waters since March. Six months into the conflict, the vital waterway remains exceptionally dangerous.