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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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AI Surge Lifts Markets as Investors Shrug Off U.S. Shutdown Fears

 

U.S. stock futures climbed Thursday morning, buoyed by a wave of optimism surrounding artificial intelligence that overshadowed concerns about the ongoing government shutdown. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.3% and 0.5% respectively, with the S&P 500 closing above 6,700 for the first time ever.

Driving the rally was OpenAI’s meteoric rise in valuation to $500 billion following a $6.6 billion employee share sale, making it the world’s most valuable startup and surpassing SpaceX. The company also inked major chip supply deals with Samsung and SK Hynix, sparking a global rally in semiconductor stocks.

Despite the shutdown halting nonessential government functions and delaying key economic data like the September jobs report, investors remained focused on tech gains and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Weak private payroll data and signs of a softening labor market have further fueled expectations for monetary easing.

While the Dow Jones futures remained flat amid shutdown concerns, the broader market appears to be riding a wave of AI-driven enthusiasm, with analysts suggesting that solid Q3 earnings and continued tech momentum could push indexes to new highs.

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