Mar 11 The Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers. Here's how By Cathy Bussewitz, Mae Anderson, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press You don't have to drive a car to be affected. Continue reading
Mar 11 Wealthy nations pledge a record release of emergency oil reserves in bid to calm surging prices By Samuel Petrequin, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its members’ emergency reserves. Continue reading
Mar 11 Inflation held steady last month before attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring By Christopher Rugaber, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Wednesday’s data has been overtaken by the conflict that began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, which has caused wild gyrations in oil prices as shipping lanes through the Persian Gulf have suffered a rare shutdown. Continue reading
Mar 11 Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, David Rising, Associated Press The latest attacks on Wednesday mark an escalation in its campaign to bottle up the oil-rich Persian Gulf as American and Israeli airstrikes pound the Islamic Republic. Continue reading
Mar 10 WATCH: Hegseth says Tuesday will be 'most intense day of strikes' on Iran By Associated Press Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s statement came shortly after he said that “the last 24 hours have seen Iran fire the lowest amount of missiles they have fired yet.”… Continue reading
Mar 10 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. Continue reading
Mar 10 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. Continue reading
Mar 10 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. Continue reading
Mar 09 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. Continue reading
Mar 09 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. Continue reading