U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran
Coverage of U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran in the Nexus archive.
- Hassett predicts oil will flow through Strait of Hormuz in ‘a month or two’
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett predicted that oil shipments will resume passing through the Strait of Hormuz in 'a month or two' amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. He stated there is 'a lot more traffic' through the strait currently.
- Consumer confidence slips for first time in months
U.S. consumer confidence fell in May for the first time in months, dropping to 93.1, the lowest since 2025, due to rising prices and inflation linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. The decline marks the end of three consecutive months of gains.
- State Department approves over $8B in arms sales to Gulf nations
The U.S. State Department approved over $8 billion in arms sales to Gulf nations and Israel, including $147.6 million in Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) to the United Arab Emirates and $992.4 million to Israel. The sales involve countries engaged in the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran.
- Trump criticizes New York Times, ‘stupid CNN’ Iran war coverage
President Trump criticized The New York Times and CNN for their coverage of the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, calling CNN 'stupid' and the Times' reporting 'actually seditious.' He made the remarks during an event in the Oval Office where he signed an executive order on retirement savings.
- Warnock on Vance’s warning to pope: ‘This is how fascists talk’
Sen. Raphael Warnock criticized Vice President Vance for warning Pope Leo XIV against criticizing the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, calling the remarks 'how fascists talk.' Vance made the comments during an event with Turning Point USA in Athens, Ga., referencing the pope's feud with President Trump.
- Graham tells Pope Leo ‘you’ve got this all wrong’ on Iran war
Sen. Lindsey Graham criticized Pope Leo XIV for his stance on the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, a position that drew rebuke from President Trump. Graham made the comments during an interview on Fox News' Hannity show.