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AXIOS (Ben Geman) - Oil prices fallout: OPEC producers boost output after Iran strikes

A coalition of OPEC, Russia and allied oil-producing nations agreed Sunday to boost joint output by 206,000 barrels per day next month — an amount slightly larger than expected. Why it matters: The OPEC+ boost is an early sign of how producers and companies will respond to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran as the world ponders the effect on oil prices. - Producers and companies also are anxiously watching the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and whether Iranian attacks damage oil infrastructure in Middle Eastern countries. The big picture: Oil prices are likely to surge when Asian markets open Sunday evening — and the moves will eventually affect U.S. gasoline prices. - The spike's size will signal how traders are weighing risks of…

A coalition of OPEC, Russia and allied oil-producing nations agreed Sunday to boost joint output by 206,000 barrels per day next month — an amount slightly larger than expected. Why it matters: The OPEC+ boost is an early sign of how producers and companies will respond to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran as the world ponders the effect on oil prices. - Producers and companies also are anxiously watching the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and whether Iranian attacks damage oil infrastructure in Middle Eastern countries. The big picture: Oil prices are likely to surge when Asian markets open Sunday evening — and the moves will eventually affect U.S. gasoline prices. - The spike's size will signal how traders are weighing risks of…Open

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - CENTCOM Confirms U.S. Military Casualties in Operation Epic Fury.

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Three U.S. service members were killed and five seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury. WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. service members and Iran’s IRGC. WHEN & WHERE: March 1, 9:30 am ET, CENTCOM operations. KEY QUOTE: “The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close.” – CENTCOM IMPACT: Continuing […] The post CENTCOM Confirms U.S. Military Casualties in Operation Epic Fury. appeared first on The National Pulse .

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Three U.S. service members were killed and five seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury. WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. service members and Iran’s IRGC. WHEN & WHERE: March 1, 9:30 am ET, CENTCOM operations. KEY QUOTE: “The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close.” – CENTCOM IMPACT: Continuing operations to eliminate threats from the Iranian regime. IN FULL Three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury. Several others have sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and the response effort from U.S. is ongoing. No…Open

AXIOS (Andrew Pantazi) - 3 U.S. service members killed in Iran conflict

Three U.S. service members were killed in action and five more seriously wounded as part of the American and Israeli strikes on Iran, U.S. Central Command announced Sunday morning. The big picture: The casualties are the first confirmed American combat deaths since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday. The confirmation comes as Iran retaliates with ballistic missiles and drones against U.S. bases and allies across the Middle East . State of play: Several other troops sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and were being returned to duty, CENTCOM said in a statement as of 9:30 a.m. ET. - The military was withholding the identities of the dead until 24 hours after next of kin are notified. Catch up quick: The…

Three U.S. service members were killed in action and five more seriously wounded as part of the American and Israeli strikes on Iran, U.S. Central Command announced Sunday morning. The big picture: The casualties are the first confirmed American combat deaths since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday. The confirmation comes as Iran retaliates with ballistic missiles and drones against U.S. bases and allies across the Middle East . State of play: Several other troops sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and were being returned to duty, CENTCOM said in a statement as of 9:30 a.m. ET. - The military was withholding the identities of the dead until 24 hours after next of kin are notified. Catch up quick: The…Open