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James Okoro

Regulation & Policy Correspondent

James Okoro has covered financial regulation and market policy for 9 years, reporting on rulemaking from securities regulators and the compliance obligations facing banks and brokerages. He holds a law degree with a focus on financial services regulation and worked as a compliance associate at a regional bank before moving into journalism. His analysis breaks down new rules and enforcement actions for a general audience.

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Iran Strikes US Military Targets Across Gulf as Ceasefire Collapses

Iran Strikes US Military Targets Across Gulf as Ceasefire Collapses

Jul 12, 2026

Iran launched a series of retaliatory missile and drone attacks on U.S. military facilities in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan, shattering a three-week ceasefire and dramatically escalating regional tensions. The attacks came as Iran buried its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.