Oil Prices Hit Highest Since 2022 At More Than $119 A Barrel On Iran War
LOADING ERROR LOADINGLONDON, March 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices surged to more than $119 a barrel on Monday, hitting levels not seen since mid-2022, as some major producers cut supplies and fears of prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Monday’s prices compare with all-time highs of around $147 a barrel for the contracts in 2008, according to LSEG data going back to the 1980s. That was well above its previous summit of around $23 in March 2022 in the early weeks of the Russia-Ukraine war. AdvertisementSaudi Aramco Starts Cutting Production, Sources SaySaudi Aramco has begun cutting output at two of its oilfields, sources said. Iraqi oil production from its main southern oilfields has fallen by 70%, sources said, with crude storage having reached maximum capacity.
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March 09, 2026 10:51 UTC
NFL Draft: Which positions are realistic 1st-round options for the Detroit Lions?
That is the unfortunate nature of the Detroit Lions entering the 2026 offseason. The Lions will stem the bleeding in free agency, but this could be the first NFL Draft in awhile where the Lions are forced to take an immediate starter. Today’s Question of the Day is:Which positions are realistic first-round options for the Detroit Lions? The other two spots are up for grabs, and how Detroit attacks free agency and the draft will shape where Ratledge ends up. As you can tell from the paragraphs above, the Detroit Lions have a lot of options with their first round pick.
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March 09, 2026 10:42 UTC
Iran names slain supreme leader’s son as successor, in a defiant message to Trump
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has been elevated to the position his father held for nearly four decades until his death in US-Israeli air strikes. Mojtaba is the rightful heir to the “martyred leader,” with the political and religious credentials to rule. It also sought to preempt a central criticism: that he lacks the scholarly depth traditionally expected of a “vali-faqih,” or supreme jurisprudent. Days later, the late supreme leader’s wife – Mojtaba’s mother – also died of her wounds, according to state media. “God’s grace became manifest,” regime supporters chanted in Tehran metro the morning after Mojtaba’s appointment.
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March 09, 2026 10:00 UTC
The Long-Feared Persian Gulf Oil Squeeze Is Upon Us
U.S. oil prices vaulted above $100 a barrel Sunday for the first time since the fallout of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Crude prices more than doubled, contributing to recessions in the U.S. and arguably spelling the end of Jimmy Carter’s presidency. In the weeks before the latest attacks, a certain degree of complacency had taken hold in global oil markets. Gulf oil producers were reassured by U.S. officials that retaliatory attacks on their soil, if they were to happen, would likely be limited to U.S. bases, according to Arab Gulf officials. The Treasury Department eased sanctions on Moscow’s crude to give India an alternative to oil stuck in the Gulf.
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March 09, 2026 09:22 UTC
2026 Jeep Wrangler Fixes Small Overlap Crash-Test Tipping Issue
The Jeep Wrangler has addressed a longstanding crash-test concern after structural updates helped the SUV remain upright during the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) driver-side small overlap test. The tipping behaviour resulted in a marginal safety rating. ALSO READ: Jeep Wrangler Willys 41 Returns as Limited-Run TributeWhile the improvements enhance overall crash performance, the IIHS noted that the passenger-side small overlap test still showed a higher risk of injury to the front passenger’s right foot and lower leg. Gladiator models built after October 2025 likewise earn an acceptable rating in the small overlap test. To qualify for one of the institute’s safety awards, vehicles must achieve a Good rating in both driver-side and passenger-side small overlap tests, along with strong performance in other evaluation categories.
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March 09, 2026 08:06 UTC
Trump Says Ending Iran War Will Be 'Mutual' Decision With Netanyahu
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March 09, 2026 06:55 UTC
Trump Officials Defend Decision To Lift Some Sanctions On Russian Oil
LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) - Trump administration officials on Sunday defended a decision to temporarily lift some sanctions on Russian oil and predicted that a sharp increase in gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war would last only weeks. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said a waiver issued last week to allow Indian purchases of Russian oil would alleviate pressure on the global market. AdvertisementFuel prices shown on a gas pump at a filling station in Richardson, Texas, on March 6, 2026. Diesel was at $4.33, up 15% from a week ago, surging to the highest level since November 2023. Trump on Thursday told Reuters that he was not looking to tap the strategic reserve.
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March 09, 2026 05:57 UTC
U.S. State Department Orders Non-essential Diplomats Out Of Saudi Arabia
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March 09, 2026 04:51 UTC
U.S. Reportedly Considering Special Operation To Seize Iran’s Uranium
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March 09, 2026 04:51 UTC
States Brace for Trouble Ahead of Midterms
New York Times: “Facing the possibility of big losses for Republicans in the midterm elections, President Trump has reiterated his unfounded assertions of electoral fraud. He has also begun speaking of the need to ‘nationalize’ elections, and for Republican officials to ‘take over’ voting procedures in parts of the country.”“This rhetoric is often vague, coming across as a hint of plan, rather than an actual one.”“But a map of potential targets may be coming into focus and includes the swing states Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina and Arizona. Voting experts, government officials and others have identified a host of conditions that could make those places ripe for meddling from the Trump administration or its allies.”
Source:Washington Post
March 09, 2026 01:39 UTC
Iran Foreign Minister Dodges Question About Whether Iran Is Receiving Help From Russia To Locate U.S. Forces
LOADING ERROR LOADINGForeign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi evaded a question about whether the country is receiving help from Russia to help locate U.S. forces as the U.S. and Israel continue to strike Iran. It has been in the past, and it’s still there, and will continue in the future,” the Iranian diplomat replied. She asked for clarification whether or not Russia is helping Iran “locate U.S. forces.”Advertisement“Well, I don’t have exact military information. I don’t have any detailed information.”NBC's Kristen Welker speaking with Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi during a Mar. AdvertisementElsewhere in the interview, Araghchi reacted to President Donald Trump’s claims that he’ll pick the next Iranian Supreme Leader.
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March 09, 2026 01:38 UTC
Oil prices soar past $100 a barrel as war escalates in Iran
By Auzinea Bacon, David Goldman, CNN(CNN) — The price of oil surged past $100 per barrel on Sunday, the first time it crossed that mark since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Iran has threatened to attack any oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s oil transits. US oil futures rose 18% to about $108 a barrel, their highest level since July 19, 2022. Surging oil prices have weighed heavily on stocks in recent days, as traders fear that a prolonged spike in fuel prices could lead to another spike in inflation and hurt the economy. “Iran will not give up control of the Strait of Hormuz until it achieves its desired results,” the official said.
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March 08, 2026 23:14 UTC
Lindsey Graham: Iran War 'Best Money' U.S. Has 'Ever Spent'
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March 08, 2026 22:58 UTC
'Meet The Press' Host Slammed Over 'Pathetic' Iran War Interview Moment
Advertisement“President Trump said Iran is responsible for that strike. What is your response?” said Welker in a clip on X highlighted by the independent Drop Sites News outlet. NBC News, citing sources familiar with the matter, also reported it “looks increasingly likely that a U.S. munition was responsible for striking” the school. They have no accuracy whatsoever.”AdvertisementMourners dig graves for the victims, mostly schoolchildren, of a strike on a girls' elementary school in Minab, Iran. Iranian Foreign Media Department via AP via Associated PressIn Araghchi’s interview with Welker, he declared that “all evidence” points to the U.S. using a “jet fighter” for the deadly strike.
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March 08, 2026 22:44 UTC
Iran Defies Trump, Elevates Khamenei's Son Mojtaba As Successor
LOADING ERROR LOADINGDUBAI, March 9 (Reuters) - Iran’s clerical leadership chose confrontation over compromise in appointing Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, a move regional officials say is a direct rebuke to U.S. President Donald Trump, who had declared the son “unacceptable”. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike at the start of the conflict, now in its second week. “Having Mojtaba take over is the same playbook,” said Alex Vatanka, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute. NEW LEADER HAS LONG OPPOSED REFORMISTSA powerful mid-ranking cleric, Mojtaba, 56, has long opposed reformist groups advocating engagement with the West. AdvertisementThe U.S. Treasury sanctioned Mojtaba in 2019, saying he represented the supreme leader in an official capacity despite never holding elected or formal government office.
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March 08, 2026 22:44 UTC