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Iranian Missiles Directly Target Israel: New Offensive Regional Ambitions Are Emerging
The latest round of direct clashes between Israel and Iran has further clarified Tehran's strategic intent: to expand its regional influence through missile strikes while demonstrating its continued capacity to retaliate effectively under pressure from the U.S. and Israel. Recent salvos of ballistic missiles are seen as a significant signal of Iran's attempt to alter the regional balance of power.
24-Hour Inside Story: How Israel and Iran Nearly Dragged Trump Back into War
In the past 24 hours, the world was just a few phone calls away from another full-scale war. Although Trump urgently pulled both sides back from the brink on Monday, the crisis has not been resolved. As Netanyahu needs war to stay politically afloat and Trump needs peace as a political achievement, this alliance’s strategic interests are increasingly diverging.
Iran launched a 'warning strike' against Israel, which stated it 'will respond forcefully.' Trump warned Netanyahu, 'Do not retaliate—the U.S.-Iran deal is within reach.'
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran struck Ramat David Airbase in northern Israel with ballistic missiles. Trump stated that he was aware of the latest developments between Israel and Iran. He immediately intended to call Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to urge him not to retaliate. Trump said that a final agreement between the United States and Iran was “within reach” and expressed concern that “the current incident could derail the deal.” The IRGC described its strike on the Israeli airbase as a “warning.” According to Xinhua News Agency from Tehran on June 7, the Aerospace Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement on the evening of the 7th saying that it had launched ballistic missiles at an Israeli airbase located in
What Energy Markets Got Right -- and Wrong -- 100 Days Into the Iran War -- Barrons.com
Shares of Oil and Gas-related Companies Are Trading Higher Amid Energy Price Gains Following Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.
Iran suspends negotiations with the U.S.; oil stocks rise
Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported that Tehran has suspended indirect communications with the United States following attacks on Lebanon, sparking market concerns over potential supply risks and driving up share prices of U.S. oil and gas companies. Iran and its 'Axis of Resistance'—comprising Shia allies in Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq—have formulated plans to fully blockade the Strait of Hormuz and activate other fronts, including the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, to 'punish' Israel and its supporters. Brent crude futures rose 6.1% to $96.66 per barrel, while WTI crude futures climbed 7.07% to $94.54 per barrel. S&P