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War with Iran delivers high oil prices and another shock to the global economy

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Much of the pain is being caused by an effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of the world's oil.

Dignified transfer for Kentucky soldier who was 7th U.S. service member to die in Iran war

By Allen G. Breed, Dylan Lovan, Associated Press

The Pentagon says 26-year-old Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington of Glendale died Sunday after being wounded during a March 1 attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

U.S. and Iran ramp up threats as Hegseth warns of 'most intense day of strikes'

By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

The attacks come as U.S. President Donald Trump sends contradictory signals about how long the war could last, adding to uncertainty that's causing markets to swing.

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.