Iran

China’s permanent representative to the United Nations condemned the United States on Sunday for conducting precision strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, warning of escalating Middle East tensions during an emergency Security Council meeting. What Happened: Fu Cong, China’s UN...

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor hinted at more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases Sunday, despite the apex cryptocurrency's dip below $100,000 due to escalating Middle East tensions. What happened: Saylor posted a chart that tracks the company’s...

The State Department issued a Worldwide Caution Security alert on Sunday, advising U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution as the Israel-Iran conflict disrupts regional travel and threatens American interests globally. What Happened: The escalation follows Saturday’s U.S....

Tech bull Dan Ives believes that the markets, particularly the tech sector, will interpret the recent events in Iran as a turning point. What Happened: On Sunday, in a post on X, Ives framed the events that took place over the weekend as “a positive” for stability and growth in the...

Top business figures such as Bill Ackman and Jason Calacanis have publicly shared their views on the “massive precision” airstrikes carried out by the U.S. military on three Iranian nuclear sites. What Happened: These strikes mark a major escalation in the ongoing international conflict...

On Saturday night President Donald Trump declared successful strikes on three crucial Iranian nuclear sites, terming it a ‘spectacular military success’. What Happened: The US military executed precision strikes on the Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities in Iran around...

The week was abuzz with political and business news, with headlines dominated by the ongoing legal battle between California and the Trump administration, escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, and Elon Musk’s decision to step away from politics. Here’s a quick recap of the top...

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Saturday, before the U.S. launched airstrikes on the country's nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, that if the United States got involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, the result would be "very, very dangerous" for everybody....

President Donald Trump has publicly contradicted Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard amid reports suggesting Gabbard’s influence within Trump’s administration is declining. What Happened: Trump dismissed Gabbard during a press briefing on Friday. When asked about...

An Iranian official said diplomacy with the U.S. could resume instantly—if Donald Trump ordered Israel to stop bombing Iran. What Happened: Majid Farahani, an official with Iran's presidency, said the U.S. holds the key to ending the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. "President Trump can...

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran has announced it will not engage in nuclear program discussions while under attack from Israel. This development comes as European nations attempt to mediate and the U.S. considers its role in the conflict. What Happened: Iran declared on Friday...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the accurate drop in the SWBI stock. U.S. futures were trading lower on Friday after a day’s break on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower. Investors stayed on edge due to the continuing Iran-Israel...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday that the U.S. is leaving the door open to negotiations with Iran, as President Donald Trump considers military options. In a direct message quoted by Leavitt, Trump said, "Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of...

Israel Defense Forces conducted a significant overnight military operation against Iran, deploying 40 fighter jets that struck dozens of military targets using over 100 munitions, according to official IDF statements. What Happened: The strikes targeted critical infrastructure in Tehran and other...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is advocating for direct U.S. military intervention in Gaza, proposing the deployment of Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:NOC) B-2 Spirit bombers equipped with Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs to help Israel conclude its military campaign. What...