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Iran’s attack on Israel is straining Seoul’s delicate balance between economic ties with Tehran and security commitments to Washington, exposing new pressures on the U.S.–South Korea alliance.
Analysts say markets misread the Iran conflict, pricing in only brief disruption. Behind the rally, they argue, lie overlooked risks to oil supply, global growth and investor complacency.
Top U.S. military leaders are privately warning Defense Secretary Hegseth against expanding operations in Iran, citing risks of regional escalation and strain on American forces.
Sen. J.D. Vance faces mounting pressure as he backs a costly foreign war, a stance that could alienate key voters and reshape his political future, reports The Washington Post
Escalating war and U.S. geopolitical tensions are overshadowing Pride Month, as activists warn LGBTQ+ rights risk being sidelined amid security fears and shifting diplomatic priorities.
As Washington weighs a potential war on Iran, critics say it reflects a long US pattern of shifting the human and economic costs of conflict onto other nations and fragile regions.
The Washington Post warns the war’s economic fallout may soon deepen for Americans, as rising energy costs, supply chain disruptions and market volatility threaten growth and household budgets.
A war with Iran is rippling through the global economy, battering trade routes, supply chains and investor confidence, as industries far beyond oil and gas brace for prolonged disruption.
Iran claims it has captured US soldiers amid the ongoing regional conflict, while Washington firmly denies any troops are missing, deepening tensions and fueling diplomatic uncertainty.