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Washington Presses Israel to Halt Strikes on Iran’s Energy Network

  Smoke rises in Sharjah, following reports of Iranian attacks after United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. The United States has urged Israel to stop its ongoing attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, according to multiple reports citing senior U.S. and Israeli officials. Key Developments U.S. officials delivered the request at high political levels and directly to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.  The Trump administration outlined several strategic concerns: A desire to maintain the possibility of future cooperation with Iran’s oil sector after the conflict. Fears that continued strikes could harm Iranian civilians.  Warnings that Iran might retaliate with large-scale attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, a scenario described as a potential “doomsday option.”  Context The request marks a rare moment in which Washington is attempting to restrain Israeli military actions, despite the two nations having ...
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Wall Street in Retreat Amid Record-Setting Run

 


The stock market is currently experiencing a record-setting run, but today, Wall Street is in retreat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.3%. The decline is attributed to concerns over the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates.

The Fed has been raising rates to combat inflation, but this has led to a slowdown in economic growth. Investors are also worried about the ongoing trade war between the US and China. Despite the current dip, the stock market is still up significantly for the year.

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