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As US and Israel Plot Iran Escalation, Regional Powers Scramble to Avert It
Saudi, Pakistani, and Turkish leaders met with Iranian officials in Tehran, signaling their reticence to renew the war.
Democrat Opens Probe Into Kushner’s Firm’s Stake in Israeli Military
Kushner’s role as a “special envoy” allows him to dodge financial reporting requirements, the Democrat pointed out.
Pentagon Quietly Adds to US Death Toll From Iran War After Reports of Cover-Up
The death happened last Friday, but the Pentagon has not publicly announced it yet, reports say.
Markey Moves to Block $5B US Bombs Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen Escalation
The State Department’s announcement of the sale comes as the administration is also pursuing a US-Saudi nuclear deal.
Broken Ceasefire Between Saudi Arabia and Houthis Could Renew Full War in Yemen
“This ceasefire has been in place since 2022, but it has not ended the war in Yemen,” says professor Shireen Al-Adeimi.
Key Saudi Pipeline to Be Shut Down for Weeks as Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs
New satellite photos show extensive damage to the East-West Pipeline, which was hit last week in a drone strike.
Oil Prices Soar to New Heights as Houthis Seize Yemen’s Red Sea Coastline
A top economist estimated that Trump’s Iran war has already cost the average American household an extra $1,650.
Trump Threatens to Bomb the “F****** S***” Out of Iran After US Base Strike
The latest threat of escalation comes as the US announced joint strikes with Saudi Arabia on Iraq.
UAE Says It’s Leaving OPEC, in Major Blow to the Cartel
The change is a major blow to the oil cartel that has long dominated the oil market.
House Judiciary Investigating Jared Kushner’s Investments From Saudi Arabia
Kushner serves as “Special Envoy for Peace” while soliciting investments from Gulf monarchies for his private business.