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US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end “very soon,” claiming US-Israel strikes had crippled Tehran’s military. However, he kept the timeline vague while warning of massive retaliat

Aluminum rose to the highest in almost four years as escalating hostilities in the Middle East worsened the supply outlook from the region, while copper and other industrial metals fell on falling risk appetite.

Iran war: Iraq and Kuwait have started reducing oil production, adding to earlier liquefied natural gas reductions from Qatar.

Iran also qualified for the World Cup. One of the best teams in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the Iran National Team finished atop Group A in the AFC World Cup Qualifying competition, sending them through at the first time of asking. Israel did not qualify.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Wednesday executed a man convicted in the fatal shootings of seven people during a 2022 protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, though human rights activists say he was tortured into confessing to killings likely ...

Oil continued its recent surge Sunday, hitting $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022 as the ripple effects from the U.S. war on Iran continued to hit global markets.

The US-Iran conflict has caused a significant spike in crude oil prices, with Brent crude rising 22% this week. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global energy supplies, prompting warnings that prices could reach $150 per barrel if disruptions continue.