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The war in Iran has entered a second week. Here's where things stand

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Anger grew in Arab countries over Iran's launching of hundreds of missiles and drones around the region.

Oil prices soar to levels not seen in years as war in Iran intensifies

By Alex Veiga, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press

Supply concerns have driven crude and gasoline higher prices as the war ensnares major oil-producing countries and hinders exports from the Persian Gulf.

Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, is chosen to replace his father

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

A secretive figure within the Islamic Republic, Mojtaba Khamenei was not seen publicly in the days after an Israeli airstrike targeting the supreme leader’s offices killed his 86-year-old father at the start of the war.

Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei successor to the late supreme leader

By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Kareem Chehayeb, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday.

New wave of strikes hit Tehran as Netanyahu vows 'many surprises' for next phase of Iran war

By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

The Iran war exploded further late Saturday as pillars of flame rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old conflict.

Trump grieves with families during return of the 6 soldiers killed in Iran war

By Seung Min Kim, Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Saturday joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base at the dignified transfer for the six U.S. soldiers killed in the war in the Middle East.

Oil and gas prices rise rapidly as Iran war escalates

By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press

The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East.

Majority of Americans oppose military action in Iran, new poll finds

By Matt Loffman

A majority of Americans also disapprove of how President Donald Trump is managing the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Gulf allies disappointed U.S. didn't notify about Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say

By Samy Magdy, Michelle L. Price, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The Gulf countries have emerged as targets for Iran, well within the range of Iran's short-range missiles and filled with targets, including American troops, businesses, tourist locations and energy facilities.

Chaos sown by Iran's attacks across the Persian Gulf is key to its strategy

By Jamey Keaten, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Iran's basic strategy is to instill fear about the dangers of a widening war in hopes that allies of the U.S. will apply enough pressure to halt their campaign.