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Sunday, March 1, 2026 · 26 stories
A sign is hoisted during a "Stop the War on Iran" protest in Times Square in New York City on February 28, 2026. The United States and Israel launched an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran earlier on Saturday.
As Mayor Zohran Mamdani assailed what he called a “catastrophic escalation” in Iran, some Iranian Americans worried about what comes next, while others celebrated.
The case rippled through state politics, where lawmakers are discussing legislation to limit cooperation with ICE. A protest against ICE in lower Manhattan last summer.
Roughly 15 million barrels of crude oil per day - about 20% of the world's oil - are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, making it the world's most critical oil chokepoint, according to Rystad Energy. Attacks throughout the region, including on two vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, could restrict countries' ability to export oil to the rest of the world. If flows through the Gulf are constrained, additional production will provide limited immediate relief, making access to export routes far more important than headline output targets.
CHINATOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- The Lunar New Year Parade and Festival took to the streets in Chinatown once again on Sunday in celebration of the Year of the Fire Horse. This year is not only the "Year of the horse," but the "Year of the fire horse." In chinese astrology, it's associated with intensity, decisive action and excitement — or chaos.
The country's supreme leader was killed following an attack launched by the U.S. The Iranian government has announced 40 days of mourning. The Iranian government has declared 40 days of national mourning after Khamenei was killed in a U.S.–Israeli attack on Saturday.
Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for large strikes by the US and Israel.
The vessels have taken a precautionary measure not to enter as the risks are too high and their insurance costs have sky-rocketed." He said the US would likely try to protect shipping routes which, if effective, would prevent an oil price spike, but if the strait remained shut for a long period prices could go "much, much higher". Iran has warned ships not to pass through the strait, which carries about 20% of the world's oil and gas. The market will be watching for signs that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz returns, which would see oil prices subside again," he added.
After responding to calls of an active shooter at around 02:00 local time (08:00 GMT) on Sunday near Buford's bar in the southern US state's capital, police said they shot and killed the suspect, bringing the death toll to three. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said officers who were on patrol in the more popular, crowded bar district known as East Sixth Street quickly responded to reports of a man with a gun at Buford's, located farther down on West Sixth Street. I felt kind of helpless because I wanted to help people." Of the 14 people taken to the hospital, three were in a critical.