Israel-Iran

The Strait of Hormuz, accounting for nearly a third of the world’s oil supply, is once again under geopolitical pressure, and ETF investors are rushing to reposition. Over the past month, the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO) and the United States Brent Oil Fund (NYSE:BNO) have spiked 22.25%...

Oil markets are again in the crosshairs of geopolitics. West Texas Intermediate crude prices rose more than 3% on Thursday to reach above $77 a barrel, with the tensions between Israel and Iran erupting and the world anxiously waiting to see if America would enter the conflict. Merchants are...

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump‘s efforts to help resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. What Happened: Peskov, in an interview with RBC, conveyed Putin’s gratitude for Trump...

Vladimir Putin has firmly rejected any discussions regarding the potential assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Russian President emphasized the unity of the Iranian people around their leaders in Tehran. What Happened: Putin stated on Wednesday that he would not entertain discussions about...

U.S. stocks inched higher by midday Wednesday, as traders weighed geopolitical uncertainty and awaited the Federal Reserve's June policy decision. President Donald Trump declined to offer a clear response on whether the U.S. would directly intervene in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. The...

U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed French President Emmanuel Macron‘s assertion that he left the G7 Summit for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, hinting at a more significant reason for his return to Washington. What Happened: Trump took to Truth Social on Monday to...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) expressed her disapproval of U.S. involvement in foreign wars, particularly the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. What Happened: Greene, via a post on X on Sunday, criticized those who are supporting U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war. She stated that this...

Twitter co-founder and Block Inc CEO Jack Dorsey responded to a post by Elon Musk about the recent Israeli airstrike on Iran, advocating for peace and space exploration. What Happened: On Thursday, Dorsey replied to a tweet by Musk, Owner of X, in which the entrepreneur suggested, “We should...

The Republican-led House has passed a series of bills aimed at financially pressuring Iran in response to a drone and missile attack on Israel. What Happened: The House approved three bills under a fast-track process, which requires two-thirds support for passage. These bills primarily aim to...

In the wake of an Iranian missile attack, the Biden administration has praised Israel’s successful defense and urged caution in any retaliatory actions. The U.S. has reaffirmed its commitment to Israel’s defense, while also making it clear that it will not participate in any offensive...