Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, no damage or injuries reported
An incident near the Bushehr nuclear facility raises concerns but reports confirm no harm done.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
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Briefing: The Iran war is threatening supply of a little-thought-of resource — helium. What it means for markets
Strategic angle: Supply allocations are being set by who needs the gas the most. Semiconductors are at the 'top of the pecking order,' said helium consultant Phil Kornbluth.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Middle East chaos continues to drain your pocketbook
Strategic angle: Ongoing turmoil in the Middle East is impacting global markets and consumer prices.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: World trade growth set to slow to 1.9% this year, Iran war may weigh more, says WTO
Strategic angle: The World Trade Organization predicts a slowdown in global trade growth amid geopolitical tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: ‘Armageddon scenario’ for gas markets as Qatar hit by missiles
Strategic angle: Traders and analysts warn of lasting disruption after damage to facility that supplies a fifth of the world’s LNG.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Former counter-terrorism head investigated by FBI over alleged leaks
Strategic angle: The former counter-terrorism head resigned on Tuesday over the war with Iran, saying the country posed 'no imminent threat' to the US.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: EU leaders balk at joining Middle East fight, grapple with high energy prices
Strategic angle: EU leaders are hesitant to engage in the Middle East conflict while facing rising energy costs.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Gulf states have tolerated Iranian strikes so far — but their 'defensive' stance won't last forever
Strategic angle: Iran's Gulf neighbors have said attacks on energy infrastructure won't "go unanswered," but, so far, they have not hit back at Iran. That stance could change soon.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Iranian hospital in Dubai closed as UAE suffers third week of attacks
Strategic angle: Move part of wider crackdown on Tehran-linked institutions as conflict intensifies
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Oil prices jump after attacks on Gulf energy facilities
Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG terminal, UAE’s Habshan gas facility and Iran’s South Pars gasfield all struck within past day
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Rare Earth Elements and the Geopolitical Realignment of the Middle East
Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of rare earth elements on Middle Eastern geopolitics.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: European markets set to slump at the open as Iran war intensifies
Strategic angle: European stocks are expected to slump at the open on Thursday as the Iran war escalates following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Asia tech stocks sink as oil spike and Qatar attacks threaten chip supply chain
Strategic angle: Asian technology stocks fell on Thursday as Iran's latest attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City and a surge in oil prices rattled investor sentiment.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Investors face cloudier Fed rate view as Iran war grips markets
Strategic angle: Market uncertainty rises as geopolitical tensions affect investor sentiment.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Iran sets its price to end the war
Strategic angle: Islamic regime is digging in for a protracted conflict as it seeks to ensure the US and Israel will not attack again.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Bank of Japan postpones rate rise after Middle East war erupts
Strategic angle: Jump in oil prices will increase inflationary pressures but weigh on economic activity
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Tulsi Gabbard says Iran’s regime still intact but refuses to discuss talks with Trump about war
Strategic angle: Gabbard comments on the current state of Iran's regime and her stance on potential discussions with Trump.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board
Strategic angle: The USS Gerald R Ford has played a significant role in US operations during the war with Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Senate rejects limits on Trump as Iran war intensifies
Strategic angle: The Senate has voted against imposing limits on President Trump's actions amid escalating tensions in Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: IAEA Has 'No Role to Play' in Extraction of Iran's Uranium
Strategic angle: Energy Intelligence reports on the IAEA's stance regarding Iran's uranium extraction.
Editorial Staff Mar 18