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Iran’s security chief, Ali Larijani, on Monday, refuted claims of Tehran’s intentions to negotiate with the U.S., amid escalating tensions in the region. لن نتفاوض مع الولايات المتحدة https://t.co/cvEweU8ODj — Ali Larijani | علی لاریجانی (@alilarijani_ir) March 2, 2026...

The escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran following ballistic missile strikes by a joint U.S.-Israeli operation in Tehran over the weekend have cast major doubts over Iran allowing crude oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz, which is a key trading route. Here's what traders on Polymarket...

Energy markets are bracing for potential upheaval as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt global oil supplies. The situation could lead to a significant spike in oil prices, leaving the possibility of $100 per barrel prices in the rearview mirror. Strait Of Hormuz Key To Oil...

The U.S. and Israel conducted strikes on Iran on Saturday, which killed the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with several other senior leaders. Operation Fury The mission, dubbed "Operation Fury," is aimed at ending Iran's nuclear program and comes amid failed talks between...

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, cautioning the country against taking any aggressive action after its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a strike by the U.S. and Israel. On Sunday, Trump took to his Truth Social account to convey a message to Iran. He...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that President Donald Trump ordered a sweeping overnight aerial campaign against Iran, describing it as an unprecedented military operation aimed at crippling Tehran's missile and naval capabilities. Trump's Operation Epic Fury Targets Iran's Missiles, Navy On...

U.S. Central Command reportedly used Anthropic‘s Claude AI during the Trump administration’s major air operation against Iran, just hours after the president ordered federal agencies to stop using the company’s technology. Claude Deeply Embedded Across Combat Operations The Wall...

FBI Director Kash Patel ordered counterterrorism teams to operate on high alert and mobilize security assets as federal authorities monitor escalating overseas tensions and potential threats to the homeland. FBI Boosts Counterterrorism Alert On Saturday, Patel posted to X, said FBI teams are "fully...

A public exchange between investor Bill Ackman and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani intensified debate over U.S. military strikes on Iran and broader questions about war and moral responsibility. Iran Strike Debate Escalates Over War And Morality On Saturday, Ackman criticized comments by Mamdani...

President Donald Trump on Saturday said that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is dead and said U.S. military operations would continue as he framed the moment as an opportunity for regime change in Tehran. Hours later, state media confirmed the death of the Supreme Leader. Trump Announces...

The United States has launched a significant attack on Iran, which has alarmed some Republicans and prominent Democrats. The strikes ordered by President Donald Trump have drawn criticism for lacking congressional approval. Trump Strikes Iran Without Congressional Approval According to a CNN report...

On Saturday, multiple Middle East air corridors shut down after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, forcing airlines to divert aircraft mid-route and leaving passengers stranded far beyond the region. The travel chaos unfolded as Donald Trump described the US move as major combat operations and Israel...

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has elevated Ali Larijani into a de facto crisis manager role as Tehran braces for a possible clash with US and tries to keep the state functioning under pressure. The shift comes as President Donald Trump has set a 10-to-15-day deadline for a nuclear...

President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran by warning of severe consequences if Tehran does not agree to a nuclear deal within 10 to 15 days. This ultimatum comes as Trump intensifies military preparations in the Middle East, raising concerns about the potential for conflict as the midterm...

The U.S. is reportedly preparing to attack Iran amid escalating tensions with the Islamic Republic. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran of “really bad things” if it doesn't strike a deal on its nuclear program within 10 to 15 days. US Military Buildup Near Iran According to a...