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Aerial view of the Strait of Hormuz at dusk with oil tanker silhouettes and distant military vessels, smoke trails visible on the horizon

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Trump Wanted the Oil Yesterday — Today He Will Leave It Behind

Trump told aides he'll end the war without reopening Hormuz — 24 hours after telling the FT he wants to take the oil, making this the sixth stated war aim in 31 days.

By Yosef Stern, Jerusalem March 31 10 min read

Night view of a large oil tanker ablaze at anchorage in the Persian Gulf, firefighting boats spraying water on the hull, Dubai skyline visible in the background

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An Iranian Drone Hit a Kuwaiti Supertanker in Dubai's Harbor

Iran struck the fully laden VLCC Al-Salmi at Dubai's anchorage just after midnight, starting a fire and raising oil spill fears — the war has now arrived in neutral waters.

By Yosef Stern, Jerusalem March 31 4 min read

Protesters holding anti-war signs at Habima Square in Tel Aviv at night

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Israeli Anti-War Protests Grow as Police Crack Down in Tel Aviv

Anti-war protests continued across Israel Monday, with thousands rallying in Tel Aviv and 20+ cities despite police crackdowns and 18 arrests.

By Yosef Stern, Jerusalem March 31 2 min read