Experts suggest that a blockade by Trump could be leading Iran to sell oil in the Gulf.

Experts suggest that a blockade by Trump could be leading Iran to sell oil in the Gulf.

Tensions escalate as US and Iran engage in conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, blockade persists With Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino at the forefront, coverage focuses on the escalating U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. This includes recent U.S. airstrikes on tankers attempting to navigate the Iranian blockade. While President Trump has referred […]

Iran Claims Ceasefire Violated Following U.S. Actions, IRGC Set to Launch Attacks

Iran Claims Ceasefire Violated Following U.S. Actions, IRGC Set to Launch Attacks

US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Self-Defense Claims A representative from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) accused the United States on Friday of conducting what they termed a “self-defense attack” to safeguard U.S. interests in the region. They claimed this action caused “significant damage” in retaliation. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees military operations in […]

ACHE MAN: Iran Conflict Takes Unfortunate Turn For Trump In Financial Markets

ACHE MAN: Iran Conflict Takes Unfortunate Turn For Trump In Financial Markets

Understanding Wall Street’s Response to Trump’s Policies One of the notable memes during President Trump’s second term is “TACO,” which stands for Trump Always Chickens Out. In April 2025, on Liberation Day, investors on Wall Street initiated what they call a TACO transaction. Essentially, they bought stock whenever the market dipped due to Trump’s announcement […]

Trump states the Iran conflict is finished, but a tougher challenge might be starting now.

Iran responds with a warning following Trump's announcement of a 'humanitarian gesture' in the Strait of Hormuz and other major news stories.

Update on U.S.-Iran Hostilities: A Ceased Conflict or Continuing Struggle? On May 1, President Donald Trump notified Congressional leaders that hostilities with Iran have officially ended. This declaration came right on schedule, as required by law. The ceasefire declared on April 7 is still in effect, and notably, there haven’t been any confrontations between U.S. […]

Rep Tom Barrett parts ways with Trump on Iran conflict during challenging re-election campaign

Rep Tom Barrett parts ways with Trump on Iran conflict during challenging re-election campaign

KT McFarland Discusses Iran Nuclear Deal and China’s Influence Former National Security Adviser KT McFarland offered her insights on the U.S. peace initiative with Iran. She underscored Iran’s history of disregarding agreements and emphasized the importance of “immediate inspections” in any nuclear arrangement. Additionally, McFarland pointed out China’s keen interest in Iranian oil and its […]

USD/JPY rebounds from 155.00 as optimism about Iran diminishes, NFP Friday approaches

USD/JPY rebounds from 155.00 as optimism about Iran diminishes, NFP Friday approaches

The dollar/yen climbed to nearly 156.90 on Thursday, reflecting a roughly 0.4% increase following a drop to 155.04 on Wednesday, the lowest it had been since early February. This decline breached the peak set in late April and the subsequent consolidation around 160.70, which resulted in a string of strong bearish candlesticks until the pair […]