Trump administration claims ‘victory’ over Iran — here’s the report card
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May 8, 2026
LONDON, Two months into the Iran war, the US’s rationale for launching the conflict – and Washington’s claims of minimum standards for success – now look puzzling. So much so that U.S. officials now argue that the war effectively…
Oil surges to $119 as Trump tightens squeeze on Iran, US strike plan ready
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April 30, 2026
US President Donald Trump meets with oil company and trading company executives at meeting White House Brent crude prices climbed to $119 a barrel on Wednesday as U.S. military commanders separately prepared a strike plan to increase pressure on Tehran…