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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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Trump and Rubio’s Vision of War: The Art of Destroy and Deal
ByEdward Wong and Michael Crowley March 14, 2026

Unleashing his inner hawk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans President Trump’s military interventions. So far, they favor regime compliance, not change.

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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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A New Trump Envoy Stirs Fears of U.S. Meddling In Brazil’s Elections
ByAna Ionova March 13, 2026March 14, 2026

Darren Beattie, the U.S. policy adviser on Brazil, planned to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison and meet his son, who is also seeking the presidency.

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Trump Softens Call for Protesters to Take Over Iran
ByLuke Broadwater March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

President Trump said protesters risk getting shot “right through the head,” a change in tone from his earlier comments that Iranians must seize the chance to take over their government.

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U.S. Tech Giants Flocked to the Persian Gulf. Now They Are Targets.
ByAdam Satariano and Paul Mozur March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Amazon, Google and others struck deals in the Persian Gulf to foot the bill for A.I. development. Iran has now threatened attacks against the companies’ infrastructure in the region.

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Hegseth Vows Lethal Day in Iran as Air War Intensifies
ByGreg Jaffe March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

At a news conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave no indication of how long it would take before the Navy could escort civilian cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict
ByAlan Rappeport March 13, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.

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Iran Is Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say
ByJulian E. Barnes March 12, 2026

A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce.

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