US Sanctions 35 Individuals, Entities To Dismantle Iran's Shadow Banking

President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran will have significant consequences for the US economy.  On Thursday, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development forecast that US inflation will exceed 4% in December. “The energy price surge and the unpredictable nature of the evolving conflict in the Middle East will raise costs and lower demand, […]

Vance 'Skeptical' That Iran Closed Hormuz Strait Again, Pentagon Declares Safe Passage Remains 'Intact Today' Summary Vance & CENTCOM push back against reports of Hormuz 'closure' by Iranians.  Iran's Ghalibaf, Araghchi en route to US Talks in Switzerland, IRIB reports. Also Witkoff-headed US delegation still expected. Iran declares Strait 'closed' again over US failing to reign in Israeli action in Lebanon. Rising death toll in Lebanon, after over 50 new rockets fired on Israeli positions by Hezbollah.  Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of June? Yes 8% · No 93%View full market &...

Rubio Backs Bolivia's Government As Protests Trigger Food, Fuel Shortages Authored by Evgenia Filimianova via The Epoch Times, The United States has pledged additional emergency assistance to Bolivia as protests and road blockades deepen shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies across the South American country. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on June 4 and discussed efforts to address growing shortages caused by nationwide unrest. “The Secretary noted the United States is ramping up emergency assistance and logistics operations support in Bolivia to help those facing...