High Gas Prices, Driven Up by the Iran War, Loom Over the Midterms

21/03/2026 09:01 New York Times

The war has complicated the Republican message on affordability. Democrats see an opportunity to drive their economic message while tying President Trump to an unpopular overseas conflict.

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Trump Is Hiding the Truth About the War in Iran

Whatever short-term gain the president thinks he is getting by lying about the war in Iran is far exceeded by the cost, for him, the country and the world....

21/03/2026 11:48 New York Times

Iranian Sailors, Including Survivors of Torpedoed Ship, Remain in Limbo

Sri Lanka has kept more than 250 sailors in protective custody since the early days of the war. Iran wants them back, but Sri Lanka is unsure what to do with them....

21/03/2026 09:08 New York Times

What Does the California Heat Mean for Fire Season?

The state is warming up and drying out earlier than usual. Here’s what that means for fire season....

20/03/2026 22:52 New York Times

Chuck Norris: A Life in Pictures

The actor, known for his skills as a martial artist, often played the warrior onscreen....

20/03/2026 21:35 New York Times

Justice Dept. Seeks to Drop Charges Against Officers in Breonna Taylor’s Death

The civil rights charges against the two Louisville, Ky., police officers stemmed from their involvement in drafting the no-knock search warrant that led to the fatal shooting....

20/03/2026 20:55 New York Times

A Diary of War From an Unlikely Author: the Son of Iran’s President

In an online journal, Yousef Pezeshkian offers readers a mix of personal anecdotes and glimpses behind the scenes as Iranian leaders are picked off one after another....

20/03/2026 17:59 New York Times

Iran War Underscores the Diverging Aims of Trump and Netanyahu

The United States views Iran through a prism of global responsibilities and strategic goals. Israel has a more regional approach. After nearly three weeks of war, their paths are diverging....

20/03/2026 16:56 New York Times

The U.S. Economy Is Insulated From High Oil Prices. Americans Aren’t.

The overall economy has proved resilient in recent years, even as many households have struggled. The war with Iran is following the same pattern....

20/03/2026 16:04 New York Times

Deferring to Trump, G.O.P. Lawmakers Resist a Public Accounting on Iran

Nearly three weeks into a war that polls show is unpopular, top Republicans have yet to call administration officials to testify about it, arguing that hearings would put divisions on display....

20/03/2026 15:04 New York Times

Fed Official Urges Caution on Rate Cuts as Iran War Drags On

Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said he would support rate cuts later this year if the labor market continued to weaken....

20/03/2026 14:27 New York Times

Spain Says the Sun Shields It From Rising Gas Costs. Is That True?

Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister, said the nation’s renewable energy system has softened the financial fallout from the war in Iran. The story is more complex....

20/03/2026 13:15 New York Times

Whose War?

We look at the diverging goals of the U.S. and Israel in the war on Iran....

20/03/2026 11:06 New York Times

Silicon Valley’s Big Bets on War Pay Off, and the Trump Family Business Looks to Transylvania

Plus, a buzzy new book was just canceled over A.I. allegations....

20/03/2026 10:00 New York Times

What the ‘Project Hail Mary’ Directors Learned From a Firing

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, best known for animations like the “Spider-Verse” films, took lessons from “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” a project from which they were dismissed....

20/03/2026 09:03 New York Times

Trump Says He Won’t Send Troops to Iran but Leaves Wiggle Room

The president was cagey about his plans for Iran. He confirmed the Pentagon was seeking $200 billion to support a protracted war effort while also claiming it would be over soon....

20/03/2026 07:10 New York Times

Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath

During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the Middle East will test their relationship....

20/03/2026 04:01 New York Times

Iran War Fallout: Southeast Asia Hard Hit by Skyrocketing Fuel Prices

Across Southeast Asia, a region heavily dependent on energy exports brought via the Strait of Hormuz, lives are being upended by higher oil and gas prices....

20/03/2026 04:01 New York Times

Is Russian Fuel Headed for Cuba, Testing the U.S. Blockade?

A Russian oil tanker is being closely tracked to see if it will challenge the Trump administration’s blockade on Cuba....

19/03/2026 23:45 New York Times

Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan’s Prime Minister

Breaking a taboo, President Trump needled Japan’s prime minister about the World War II attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office....

19/03/2026 23:44 New York Times

Warren Endorses Platner in Maine, Splitting With Schumer

The intervention by Ms. Warren is the latest instance of her embracing a candidate at odds with Mr. Schumer, the top Senate Democrat....

19/03/2026 22:05 New York Times

What a Key AIPAC Loss in Illinois Signals for Pro-Israel Lobby in Midterms

The historically bipartisan American Israel Public Affairs Committee faces headwinds among Democrats angered by the country’s current government and war in Gaza....

19/03/2026 21:14 New York Times

Attacks on Oil and Natural Gas Facilities Could Lead to Much Higher Prices

Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually ends....

19/03/2026 20:29 New York Times

Pentagon Seeks Additional $200 Billion to Fund Iran War

The request, which the White House has not yet submitted to Congress, is already encountering some resistance....

19/03/2026 19:17 New York Times

U.S. Lifts Fertilizer Sanctions on Belarus as Iran War Causes Price Surge

The Trump administration made the move in exchange for Belarus’s freeing of 250 political prisoners, part of a rapprochement between the two countries....

19/03/2026 19:02 New York Times

Iran War Narrows Fed’s Path to Rate Cuts as Trump Demands Immediate Relief

Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, wants to keep the central bank’s policy options open as officials stare down another economic shock that threatens to stoke inflation and crimp growth....

19/03/2026 17:03 New York Times

Mortgage Rates Highest in Three Months as War Weighs on Housing Market

Rising energy costs and concerns about inflation have helped lift borrowing costs for a home mortgage for the third consecutive week....

19/03/2026 16:20 New York Times

A Crucial Loan for Ukraine Becomes Election Leverage for Orban

European leaders are pushing Prime Minister Viktor Orban to stop blocking a €90 billion loan to Kyiv. But the issue is a rallying cry in elections in Hungary set for April 12....

19/03/2026 15:48 New York Times

Saudi Official Warns Patience Is Limited as Iranian Attacks Barrage Kingdom

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the foreign minister, said Saudi Arabia was prepared to take military action if necessary, after waves of missile and drone attacks....

19/03/2026 13:42 New York Times

The Soldier Who Came Back From the Dead

Told that Nazar Daletskyi had died, his Ukrainian family buried what they thought were his remains. He turned up three years later in a prisoner-of-war exchange....

19/03/2026 09:22 New York Times

The Iran War’s Economic Threat to Europe and Asia

Inflation and its consequences for growth are a growing concern for countries where memories of the 2022 energy crisis are fresh....

19/03/2026 06:06 New York Times

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