Trump's Biggest Middle East Crisis Looms Not in Iran, But Among Two Allies

A former U.S. official told Newsweek that "in one sense, the likelihood of conflict is quite high" between Israel and Turkey.

Indian shares up as oil eases; Nifty derivatives expiry spurs volatility  Reuters

Chinese President Xi calls for diplomatic solution to Middle East crisis Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a diplomatic solution to the Middle East crisis during talks with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Beijing on Monday. “China has always advocated for a comprehensive ceasefire [and] resolving disputes

Oil prices rise for a second week as US-Iran tensions, sanctions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise fears of tighter global oil supplies.

US economic pressure will not resolve Middle East conflict, China says  Dawn

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Friday, hurt by caution over tensions in the Middle East and a rebound in U.S. Treasury yields, while losses

DefenseJapan-based USS George Washington assigned to prolonged Iran crisisThe USS George Washington transits the Arabian Sea on Aug. 20. The aircraft carrier was forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, in 2024 and has since conducted extensive joint exercises with that country's Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy via

The president said he’s prepared to impose “TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences” on countries that assist Iran. There is reason for skepticism, however.

Iran has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of economic pain and isolation