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Stock futures rose after oil prices fell on optimism about a U.S.-Iran war resolution, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures higher ahead of Memorial Day markets; investors weighed strong earnings growth prospects against a rising chance of a July Federal Reserve rate hike.
CNN profiles the 13 U.S. service members killed in Operation Epic Fury, honoring their lives through intimate family memories and biographical portraits while underscoring the ongoing human cost of the Iran war.
U.S. stocks fell as oil prices climbed and hotter inflation kept rate-cut hopes in check, while Goldman Sachs’ Dominic Wilson warned the rally may be followed by a more volatile, balanced-risk environment. He cautioned that another Iran-related escalation or sustained higher oil could push rates up and weigh on growth, even as AI-related momentum keeps some sectors buoyant.
US officials reiterate that the ceasefire with Iran remains in place even as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz flare, with Iran’s IRGC warning ships to use a specific transit corridor and US forces guiding vessels as a defensive, temporary measure. Across the region, exchanges of fire and threats persist, including UAE missile and drone attacks, signaling a fragile pause in hostilities. The situation is fueling volatility in energy markets, with oil demand falling at a record pace outside the Covid era and U.S. gasoline prices around $4.48 per gallon as prices stay elevated.
Oil prices oscillated after Trump extended a fragile Iran ceasefire, keeping markets unsure about de-escalation and supply risk. Brent traded near $99.8 and WTI near $90.9 as mixed signals from Tehran and Washington persisted, with the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continuing and Iran signaling talks in Pakistan may be unproductive, underscoring a fragile outlook for energy markets around the $100 per barrel level.
AP live updates depict a tense moment in the US–Iran conflict as discussions on a ceasefire in Islamabad loom, with Trump signaling a willingness to resume bombing if talks fail. Meanwhile, the Pentagon seeks a multi‑billion-dollar boost for drones and missile interceptors, EU sanctions target those obstructing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and mediators in Pakistan prepare for a new round of negotiations amid warnings of regional escalation.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says the economic impact of the US-Iran conflict is already baked in and will likely drag on growth through the year due to energy disruptions and higher oil prices, with markets briefly rallying on a ceasefire before tensions escalated again as Hormuz tensions intensified.
Asian governments are bracing for a prolonged energy crunch as Iran’s war tightens control of the Strait of Hormuz, risking higher oil costs, inflation, and disrupted supply chains, with emergency measures already in place from South Korea, the Philippines, Japan, and India.
President Trump postponed his threat to strike Iran's power plants and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for five days, citing ongoing negotiations with Tehran; Iran publicly denies direct talks but warns of retaliation, while markets rally as oil prices retreat and investors await outcomes of the diplomacy.
Futures edged up after Netanyahu said Israel would assist the U.S. to open the Strait of Hormuz, easing some war fears; oil prices fell after the remarks, but the market remains broadly weak for the week with the S&P 500 below its 200-day moving average and major indices near correction territory as traders monitor the conflict’s potential earnings impact.
A fire near the Port of Fujairah was sparked by debris from an intercepted drone, temporarily suspending operations with no injuries reported, as U.S. strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island escalate tensions and send oil prices higher amid a large IEA reserves release.
Iran issued its first public message in the name of Mojtaba Khamenei, pledging to keep the Hormuz Strait closed and to continue attacks on US bases, while portraying a hardline stance linked to the IRGC. The missive, read on state TV, calls for US compensation and threatens asset destruction if Washington refuses, praises regional allies like the Houthis and Hezbollah, and urges Gulf states to sever ties with the US. It comes amid questions about Khamenei’s health after the attack on his father’s compound and references a broader push to confront the United States in the region.
CNN argues that Trump’s push to end the Iran war will likely not be quick or easy: a swift decapitation strike has given way to a long, endurance-based conflict as Iran, led by a reconstituted leadership around Mojtaba Khamenei and the IRGC, resists surrender. US airpower has proven to disrupt but not topple the regime, while Iran can sustain strikes and keep prices high in the Strait of Hormuz. With diplomacy and gradual exhaustion as possible paths to a de‑escalation, the piece cautions that a durable resolution remains uncertain, and future rounds of strikes or renewed pressure could occur, aided by Russia and China.
U.S. stock futures edged lower Monday night as investors weighed escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with the prior session finishing modestly higher for the broad indices after a volatile day; oil surged on supply disruption fears tied to the Strait of Hormuz, while defense and tech names led and traders awaited earnings from CrowdStrike and Target.
An Iranian prayer-time app was hacked to display anti-regime messages urging defections, as protests widen and Iran faces a widespread internet blackout. The attacker remains unknown, but the incident coincides with cyberattacks on state outlets and heavy repression of demonstrations, with Netblocks noting internet access dropped to about 4%.