No relief for the global economy in the wake of US President Trump’s address on the war against Iran. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed to shipping as the world watches whether the conflict is ending or whether it escalates. #Heat #Trump #Iran

The U.S. and Israel are continuing to target Iran with airstrikes as Tehran hits back. Meanwhile, thousands of U.S. troops have arrived in the Middle East, raising the prospect of a ground assault. #Heat #Iranwar #USSTripoli #USmarines #USgroundforces #USwar #MiddleEast #Trump 

Analyst Trita Parsi breaks down why Iran is refusing a ceasefire, whether U.S. President Trump's 15-point plan is a serious offer or a setup to fail, and why a land invasion may now be more likely than a diplomatic deal. #Heat #IranWar #Trump #MiddleEast

The ongoing U.S. oil blockade of Cuba is causing an energy crisis and severe hardship on the island of about 10 million people. Washington continues to threaten Cuba but Havana is also responding. #heat #Cuba #Trump #oilembargo

The U.S. backed down after threatening to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure. Trump said Washington and Tehran have had constructive conversations. Iran denied any direct dialogue and suggested the announcement is aimed at calming rattled energy markets. #Heat #Iran #war #MiddleEast

As the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran is set to enter into a fourth week, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated "this war is not our war. We did not start it" and that "the United States must be held accountable."  #Heat #Iran #War #Trump #NATO #MiddleEast 

Are the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran disregarding international law? And what will this war's impact be on global order? #Heat #Iran #US #war

As U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran enter their third week, Professor Mohammad Marandi says Iran is not looking for a way out, and its conditions for ending hostilities go far beyond a simple ceasefire. #Heat #Iran #Israel #Larijani

Around 20% of the world’s crude oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and disruptions are already forcing producers to cut output while tankers remain stranded.  We spoke to economist and energy expert Cornelia Meyer about the impact on the global economy. #Heat #Iran #Hormuz #oil #energy 

We spoke with renowned economist and Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs about the ongoing U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran and their devastating consequences. He also discusses the broader pattern of U.S. military intervention across the Middle East. #Heat #Iran #War #MiddleEast