If Iran had hoped its neighbors would rise to its defense in the wake of unprecedented American and Israeli attacks, that moment may have passed.
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How Trump decided to strike Iran
President Donald Trump in recent weeks directed the Pentagon to give him military options for destroying Iran’s nuclear enrichment program.
Oil prices dive, stocks jump as markets seek reprieve from Middle East turmoil
U.S. oil prices retreated from weekly highs as markets assessed the potential for a reprieve in Middle East turmoil following a week of escalating tensions
Trump said Iran’s nuclear sites were ‘obliterated,’ but questions remain about enriched uranium
President Donald Trump said U.S. strikes had obliterated Iran’s key nuclear sites but questions remain about enriched uranium in the Islamic Republic.
How to Keep Cooling Costs Low as Temperatures Soar
NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to share tips to stay cool and still save on energy costs during sweltering temperatures, including running ceiling fans counterclockwise, cleaning your air conditioner’s filter, washing your laundry with cold water and more.
How Retaliation by Iran Could Send Gas Prices Soaring
The weekend attacks by the United States on Iran’s nuclear facilities are sparking concerns about economic retaliation, as one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which borders Iran. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY with a look at how the fallout could impact the price of gas and global markets.
Iran’s retaliation could send gas prices soaring — but it might hurt Tehran even more
Iran may be threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, but experts told CNBC that it’s also the one with the most to lose
‘Biden didn’t start any wars’: Democrats sharpen their arguments against Trump’s foreign policy
Democrats are seizing on Donald Trump’s surprise attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities to make the case that the world is becoming more dangerous on his watch.
As U.S. prepares for Iranian attack, a ‘brain drain’ weakens its defenses, ex-officials say
As the United States faces possible retaliatory attacks from Iran, a “brain drain” in top Justice Department and FBI national security and counterterrorism units could reduce their ability to prevent potential terror and cyber attacks from Tehran, according to six former senior DOJ and FBI officials
Oil prices jump after U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities
Oil prices jumped and stock futures slipped Sunday evening, indicating concern among investors about the possibility of economic fallout from the ongoing unrest in the Middle East following U.S. strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities