The F-14 was made famous in Top Gun. The U.S. sold the planes to Iran in the 1970s, only for the two countries to become enemies. Iran kept its F-14s flying for decades in the face of U.S. sanctions.
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Trump delivers farmers another financial blow with Iran war
Some of President Trump’s policies, the latest being the war in Iran, are testing his support among farmers who are being burdened with higher costs.
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Iran threatens strikes on Gulf power plants following Trump’s Strait of Hormuz ultimatum
Iran warned it could start striking power plants across the Gulf region, after President Trump threatened to hit Iran’s energy infrastructure unless Tehran opens the Strait of Hormuz when his 48 hour ultimatum expires on Monday.
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Worried about a shaky stock market? This is what financial advisers suggest you do
Their answer depends on how soon you need to tap into your funds — and it might simply be “do nothing.”
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How the Trump administration’s policy changes are affecting what we pay for energy
The war in Iran is driving up fossil fuel prices and highlighting the risks of depending on oil and gasoline. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has unwound policies that would boost alternatives.
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Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants as Iran strikes 2 Israeli cities
Iran launched missiles at two southern Israeli cities that lie close to the country’s main nuclear research center, while President Trump gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Israel launches more strikes on Tehran as Iran continues attacks on Gulf oil facilities
The latest strikes come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel would “hold off on future attacks” on Iran’s energy infrastructure, following Trump’s request.
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Why it’s so hard for world leaders to bring down oil and gasoline prices
From waiving the Jones Act to rerouting oil through the Red Sea, governments are doing their best to make up for the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, but prices are still rising.
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Fear, defiance, and anger: Iranians describe life under bombardment
In messages to NPR, Tehran residents describe largely deserted streets roamed by paramilitary officials and vigilantes. They say security forces are banning gatherings for Nowruz, the Persian new year, this week.
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Iran retaliates after Israel kills two top Iranian officials
Iran launched a barrage of missiles after Israel killed two top Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Israel also struck central Beirut.
