Amid Saber-Rattling, Iran Touts Economic Benefits To West If Nuclear Deal Reached

A US Air Force pilot suffered shrapnel wounds when a US F-35 fighter jet was struck while flying over Iran last week, Air and Space Forces Magazine has reported, citing people familiar with the matter. US Central Command (CENTCOM) hasn’t shared any details about the incident other than acknowledging that the F-35 was hit, made […]

UK, France Lead 30-Nation Military Push To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Submitted by Michael Kern of OilPrice.com, The UK is hosting (yesterday and today) a two-day multinational conference convening military planners from more than 30 countries as Britain and France renew efforts to re-open the Strait of Hormuz. The two-day conference takes place just after U.S. President Donald Trump late on Tuesday extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire until negotiations with Iran conclude “one way or the other.” President Trump has also ordered that the U.S. blockade at the Strait of Hormuz remains in place. Hopes...

Is The Dollar Collapsing? 8 Key Indicators You Can't Ignore Authored by Nick Giambruno via InternationalMan.com, There are eight key indicators to watch as the US government falls deeper into the self-perpetuating debt spiral. Indicator #1: Federal Budget Deficits The chart below shows the actual and projected federal budget deficits. It’s important to note that these projections rest on the ridiculous assumption that there will be no wars, recessions, or other events that drive additional federal spending. That assumption is already out the window with the Iran war: the Pentagon has requested an additional $200...