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With US midterms approaching, President Donald Trump is trying to pin high fuel prices on Democrats and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries rather than the war with Iran. Pump prices have climbed steadily since the US and Israel first struck Iran, and a recent poll shows most Americans blame Trump's policies for higher costs.
US energy giants are posting huge profits from Iran-war-driven oil price spikes, but their long-standing Gulf assets face grave risks from attacks. Production in the region has slumped, and key infrastructure like Qatar's LNG complex is under severe threat.
Recent cyberattacks on the UK power grid and US water systems expose severe vulnerabilities in essential infrastructure, prompting urgent calls for government action. The incidents, linked to Iran, signal a shift toward targeting physical systems. Governments and operators must prioritize resilience, not just defense.
President Donald Trump has threatened an unprecedented economic campaign against Iran, dubbing it 'economic D-Day,' but US stock markets suffered their worst decline in three weeks immediately after, while national debt surpassed $40 trillion. The war and sanctions have disrupted global energy markets, with oil prices rising and bond yields hitting multi-decade highs.
The Pentagon has sent NATO allies a questionnaire asking whether they publicly support US foreign policy priorities and align with the Trump administration's approach, according to documents obtained by Al Jazeera. The questions reflect efforts to draw allies into the Iran conflict and gauge their political loyalty, with experts noting a conflation of NATO issues with unilateral US military actions.
The US-Israel conflict with Iran has disrupted oil and gas supplies, forcing many countries to turn to coal and driving up coal company profits. Despite this setback, analysts argue the clean energy transition is still moving forward.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating has hit a record low for his term, with only 33% of Americans satisfied with his performance. The decline is driven by widespread concern over the prolonged war with Iran and rising fuel prices.
President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about living conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln during its extended deployment, following reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard. The carrier has spent over 250 days at sea without port calls, setting a record for the US Navy.
Five months into the Gulf conflict, Iran holds leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, but Gulf states are forging new security alliances, including a defense pact among Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan, to counter Tehran's influence. Negotiations to reopen Hormuz remain stalled over transit fees and control, while proxies and broader diplomatic shifts redefine regional stability.
