President Donald Trump said Iran is "not ready" to make a deal and has not "received enough pain yet," as he weighs a "massive attack" after Iran rejected a U.S. cease-fire proposal presented by Iraq. Iranian-aligned Houthi militants claimed strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, with one vessel confirmed ablaze, sending oil prices past $100 a barrel.
NYTimes – World Attacks by Iranian-aligned Houthis in Red Sea follow Trump threats to destroy more Iranian infrastructure Yemen’s Houthi militia attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, the Iranian-aligned group said on Thursday, with a Saudi news agency later confirming one of the vessels was ablaze in the Red Sea. The threat of new front opening up in the US-Iran war came as the US military launched its 12th successive night of…
Attacks by Iranian-aligned Houthis in Red Sea follow Trump threats to destroy more Iranian infrastructure Yemen’s Houthi militia attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, the Iranian-aligned group said on Thursday, with a Saudi news agency later confirming one of the vessels was ablaze in the Red Sea. The threat of new front opening up in the US-Iran war came as the US military launched its 12th successive night of…
NYTimes – World The details of the proposal were not immediately clear, but Iranian officials said that it was the only offer on the table.
NYTimes – World President Trump threatened attacks on Houthi militants after the Iranian ally said it had hit two Saudi Arabian-flagged vessels.
President’s remarks follow Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea and oil prices rising past $100 a barrel again Donald Trump has said he is close to deciding whether to launch “a massive attack” against Iran, on a scale larger than strikes already witnessed during the months-long conflict with Tehran. Speaking to the Axios news site, the US president said: “I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than eve…
Conflict continues across the region as White House announces nuclear technology agreement. Plus, the artist who flattened a Tesla with a tank Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The US has signed a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium in the future. The deal will be submitted to Congress for review, where it could face opposition…
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as traders fear attacks from Yemen and Iran creating ‘two-chokepoint problem’ Oil prices have jumped by 3.7% this morning as the backlash from the US war in Iran appeared to spread to the Red Sea . The price of futures for Brent crude oil , the global benchmark, rose by 3% on Thursday to reach as high as $97.45 per barrel, approaching the $100 mark…
A Saudi vessel was attacked in the Red Sea as Tehran-backed Houthis claimed to strike tankers in the waterway, Riyadh’s state media said, signalling a potential new front in the US-Iran conflict.
On Monday, the Tehran-backed group announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport.
US military says it is degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten ships in strait of Hormuz; Houthis say tankers violated their blockade; US signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia Earlier in the US day, before Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it had stopped three oil tankers from passing through the strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump issued this threat on his Truth Social platform : From this point forward, any time the Islami…
NYTimes – World The Saudi authorities confirmed a strike on one of the ships. These are the first claimed attacks since the Iranian-backed Yemeni group announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia.
NYTimes – US U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to equip officers with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, with a target of deploying thousands by March. The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” while immigrant advocates and critics warned they could encourage greater use of force. The manufacturer said the shock is usually effective in bringing individuals into compliance in less than three seconds.
NYTimes – US Progressive Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, defeating moderate Representative Angie Craig in a contest marked by anti-ICE anger. The result continues a string of progressive victories over centrist Democrats. The primary was one of several Tuesday races, including Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary and a South Carolina special Senate primary featuring Trump-endorsed Darline Graham, sister of Senator Lindsey Graham.
NYTimes – US Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, defeating progressive challenger Francesca Hong in a tight race. Hong had led polls ahead of the contest. Crowley re-entered the race and received an endorsement from outgoing Governor Tony Evers. Crowley vowed to earn support from progressives and could become Wisconsin's first Black governor.
