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U.S. Loosens Iran’s Grip on Strait of Hormuz — But War Remains Far From Over
The United States has made significant progress in restoring oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz while dramatically reducing Iran’s own oil exports, but the months-long conflict remains far from a resolution. New shipping data shows a major shift in one of the most important economic battles of the U.S.–Iran war. Iran’s Oil Exports Plunge…
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U.S. Diesel Breaks $6 as Iran War Pushes Oil Above $100
American drivers and businesses are facing another major surge in fuel costs as the conflict with Iran continues to disrupt global energy markets. The average U.S. diesel price has climbed above $6 per gallon, according to fuel-price tracker GasBuddy, marking a new milestone as oil prices remain above $100 a barrel. The increase comes as…
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Trump Warns Iran U.S. Could Strike Pickaxe Mountain as New Activity Detected
President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran after the United States observed renewed activity at Pickaxe Mountain, a heavily fortified underground complex near Iran’s damaged Natanz nuclear enrichment facility. Speaking Wednesday at a Republican convention, Trump said Washington was closely watching activity at the site and warned Tehran against taking provocative action.…
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Canada Strikes Back at Trump as $20 Billion in Tariffs on U.S. Goods Take Effect
Canada has officially imposed retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, escalating an already tense trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa. The new Canadian tariffs took effect Tuesday, September 8, following the latest round of U.S. tariffs targeting Canadian exports. Canada Responds to U.S. Tariffs The counter-tariffs range from 15% to 50%…
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Canada Hits U.S. Goods With New Retaliatory Tariffs as Trade War Escalates
Canada has imposed a new wave of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, marking a significant escalation in the trade dispute between the two neighboring countries. The new Canadian tariffs took effect on September 8 and apply rates of 15%, 25% and 50% to a wide range of American products. According to the Canadian government, the…
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Iran Threatens ‘Economic Warfare’ Against U.S. as Gulf Crisis Widens
Tensions between the United States and Iran have entered another dangerous phase as Tehran threatens what it calls “economic warfare,” while attacks linked to the conflict are spreading across the Gulf. Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei warned Tuesday that U.S. economic pressure would be met with a new maritime exclusion zone in the Persian Gulf.…
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Iran Signals Preemptive Strike Doctrine as U.S. Tensions Escalate
Iran is signaling a major shift in its military strategy as tensions with the United States continue to escalate, with Tehran saying it is prepared to act against threats before an attack is carried out. Iranian state media reported Monday that the country’s improved ballistic missile capabilities demonstrate what officials described as a new and…
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Iran Warns U.S. Energy Assets Across Gulf Are Vulnerable as Tensions Surge
Tensions between the United States and Iran are rising again after Tehran issued a direct warning that American-linked energy infrastructure across the Gulf could become vulnerable if Washington launches further attacks against Iranian assets. The warning follows another dangerous round of military exchanges over the weekend. U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers, including one…
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Trump Floats Renaming New Mexico ‘New America,’ Governor Fires Back
President Donald Trump is promoting the idea of renaming the state of New Mexico to “New America,” triggering an immediate response from the state’s Democratic governor and a new political debate over one of America’s oldest state names. Trump promoted the idea on social media Monday, sharing maps showing New Mexico labeled as “New America”…
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Trump Threatens to Block Bombardier Aircraft Sales Unless Company Builds in America
President Donald Trump has threatened to block Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling its planes in the United States unless the company begins manufacturing in America, escalating an already tense trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa. Trump announced the move Monday, September 7, saying Bombardier should no longer be allowed to sell its aircraft in…