Continued attacks could make the Iranian government and the country as a whole more vulnerable.
Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and a close confidant of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Iran was determined to avenge the killing of the leader.
President Vladimir V. Putin threatened to cut off remaining gas supplies to Europe as the Iran war drives a surge in energy costs.
The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships.
The opening days of the conflict are challenging the idea that President Trump can project force abroad while safeguarding American lives and the economy.
Prices for liquefied natural gas have shot up in recent days, which could bring bigger profits for European and U.S. energy companies.
Markets in Europe and the United States appeared to stabilize after days of turmoil, but stocks in Asia fell sharply.
Who will lead Iran once the war is over? “Most of the people we had in mind are dead,” says President Trump.
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country’s response.
The S&P 500 recovered ground in the afternoon but still ended the day lower, as investors sought cover from the unpredictable effects that the fighting could have on the world economy.