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Oil Prices May Not Fall Soon, U.S. Energy Secretary Says
ByEdward Wong March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for oil shipments, remained unsafe for tankers. Iran has been firing projectiles and laying mines.

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How a Marine Unit in the Middle East Could Open New Phase of Iran War
ByThomas Gibbons-Neff and Eric Schmitt March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

The unit’s arrival in the coming days will give the Pentagon the ability to quickly launch raids.

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What to Know About Kharg Island, Iran’s Key Oil Hub
ByJohn Yoon March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

The Persian Gulf island, targeted by U.S. strikes, is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. Any disruption could jolt global energy markets.

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What to Know About Iran’s Kharg Island
ByJohn Yoon March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

The Persian Gulf island, targeted by U.S. strikes, is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. Any disruption could jolt global energy markets.

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U.S. Vows to Block Iran’s Attempt to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz
ByHelene Cooper, Luke Broadwater and Thomas Fuller March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were “something we are dealing with.” And about 2,500 Marines were headed to the Middle East to bolster the war effort.

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U.S.-Made Launcher Fired Missiles From Bahrain Toward Iran, Video Shows
ByVivian Nereim, Aric Toler and John Ismay March 13, 2026

It is unclear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missiles. Iran has frequently accused Persian Gulf countries of allowing their territory to be used as a launchpad for U.S. attacks.

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Hegseth’s Claim About Killing a Would-Be Assassin Creates a Mystery
ByJulian E. Barnes, Aaron Boxerman and Helene Cooper March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

The defense secretary said the leader of an Iranian unit that had planned to assassinate President Trump had been killed. But U.S. officials privately acknowledge the story is not that simple.

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What Does It Mean to Have Air Superiority Over Iran?
ByAdam Goldman and Eric Schmitt March 13, 2026March 14, 2026

The American and Israeli air forces have a dominant advantage in the skies, but Iran can still muster some resistance.

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Hegseth’s Boasts of ‘Maximum’ Engagement Authorities Face Scrutiny After School Is Hit
ByCharlie Savage March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

The defense secretary has disparaged restrictive rules for opening fire that are aimed at reducing the risk of mistakes and civilian casualties.

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All 6 Crew Members Killed in U.S. Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq, Military Says
ByHelene Cooper, Greg Jaffe and Eric Schmitt March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

The crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said. All six crew members died, it said, bringing the number of U.S. service members killed in the Iran war to at least 13.

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