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'Best thing' is for everyone to stay 'puzzled' on last week's odd retaliation strike on Iran, Israeli president says
Israel responded to an unprecedented large-scale Iranian attack with a one-off strike on an air-defense system, and that was it.
Israel hit Iran with a half-ton supersonic 'Rampage' missile, report says
Israeli media reported that Israel used a "Rampage" air-to-surface missile.
Israel planned a much bigger attack on Iran but scaled it back after intense pressure from its allies: report
Israel planned a stronger counterattack against Iran, but chose a more limited strike after allies, including the US, urged restraint, per the NYT.
China's scenarios for invading Taiwan could be altered following Iran's failed attack on Israel, report says
Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel last week, but Israel and its allies were able to shoot down most of the munitions.
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An explosion occurred at a military base in Iraq, reports say
Explosions occurred at a military base in Iraq, south of Baghdad, early Saturday morning, according to multiple reports.
Israel downgraded by another big credit ratings agency as Middle East tensions escalate
Israel's economy is likely to suffer if there's a drawn-out conflict in the Middle East, S&P Global said.
Israel seems to have stuck to small drones when it hit Iran — suggesting it wanted only a minor retaliation
The relatively restrained nature of an apparent Israeli drone attack on Iran suggests it doesn't want to intensify hostilities.
Israel's limited attack on Iran was to send a message that it can penetrate Iranian defenses whenever it wants, experts say
Israel sent a strong message with its muted strike, experts say, demonstrating its ability to reach deep inside Iran, including to its nuclear sites.
Oil prices aren't the Fed's biggest problem right now — American demand is, says an economist
The attack on Iran on Friday isn't as important for US inflation as domestic demand, said an economist at a private Swiss bank.
Oil disruption fears in the Middle East are getting real after reports of an Israel strike on Iran
Markets have been on edge since over fears of a widening of the conflict in the Middle East — a major oil-producing region.
Israel strikes Iran, according to multiple reports
Multiple reports say explosions were heard in Iran, and Israel has struck the country.
Suspected Iranian spy ship sails for home, leaving troubled waters as Tehran braces for Israeli retaliation
The Iranian cargo ship is suspected of having provided targeting information and intelligence to the Houthis for their Red Sea attacks.
These 13 House Democrats voted against a resolution to condemn Iran's attack on Israel
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Republicans were teeing up bills "designed purposefully to increase the likelihood of a deadly regional war."
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The US and Israeli defeat of Iranian missiles is a big boost for its strained regional alliance
The aerial success against Iran's missiles was a major boost for the US's aim of a defensive alliance that's been strained by Israel's Hamas war.
Iran and Israel dragged their shadow war out of the dark, and it's much more dangerous now
Iran has historically relied on proxy forces to attack Israel, but last weekend it launched direct strikes from its territory for the first time.
US and Israeli weapons able to kill missiles in outer space were used to stop an Iranian attack. Those intercepts are tough shots.
There's video from the attack showing what is thought to be an exo-atmospheric kill, though it's unclear what may have scored the hit.
The US Navy has fired off nearly $1 billion in weapons fighting threats from Iran and the Houthis
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro's disclosure underscores the growing financial cost of US naval involvement around the Middle East.
Gold could soar 25% in the next 18 months as Middle East tensions and Fed easing boost the precious metal, Citi says
Citi strategists wrote in a recent note that they see gold soaring past $3,000 per ounce in the next six to 18 months.