Reuters reported that the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index slipped 0.7 points to 93.1 this month, down from a revised 93.8 in April. Economists had expected a larger decline to 92.0
Khamenei said the United States was steadily losing its regional influence and no longer had secure locations for “aggression and the establishment of military bases
The attacks came as Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for another round of talks aimed at ending the months-long conflict
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday there were “good signs” in the negotiations but warned any agreement would become impossible if Iran moved to impose permanent tolls on shipping through the strategic waterway
According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, Tehran has received Washington’s latest views and is evaluating them through ongoing diplomatic channels
According to Iran’s semiofficial ISNA news agency, recent U.S. proposals have “reduced the gaps” between Washington and Tehran
Speaking during a Chatham House discussion on energy security, Birol said reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains the most important solution to easing pressure caused by the Iran conflict.
Iran is replacing missile launchers, rebuilding production capacity and restoring key weapons systems damaged during the conflict
West Texas Intermediate crude fell nearly 5% to below $100 per barrel, while Brent crude also declined around 5%.
According to the report, Israeli officials developed a multistage plan aimed at reshaping Iran’s leadership after the opening strikes of the conflict that began on Feb. 28
The warning came as mixed signals emerged from the Trump administration regarding negotiations with Tehran
Russia is winning on maps and losing on math. Iran is running out of room.
Industry executives said shortages of low-viscosity oils such as 0W-20, widely used in newer vehicles, could intensify by summer
