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Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk war sparks SpaceX lawsuit

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2 years ago

September 2, 2023

Amazon is now embroiled in a legal battle as shareholders file a lawsuit alleging that the company intentionally bypassed Elon Musk’s SpaceX for a lucrative satellite contract due to the ongoing feud between Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

On Monday, the Cleveland Bakers and Teamsters Pension Fund (CB&T) initiated legal proceedings in the Delaware Court of Chancery against Amazon, naming Bezos, current CEO Andy Jassy, and other top executives as defendants.

The lawsuit contends that Amazon’s board breached its fiduciary duties by disregarding SpaceX, a known rival in the space industry, while awarding contracts worth $2.7 billion to Bezos’ space venture, Blue Origin, for Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite internet system. Additionally, contracts were also granted to United Launch Alliance and Arianespace as part of the Project Kuiper deal.

Big spend

In total, Amazon is poised to spend approximately $7.4 billion on launch services provided by these three companies through 2028.

The lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages and legal fees, asserts that SpaceX boasts the best track record among the companies awarded contracts and that a deal with Musk’s company would have been more cost-effective for Amazon.

According to the lawsuit, Amazon’s board deliberately excluded SpaceX, the most obvious and economical launch provider, due to Bezos’ personal rivalry with Musk.

Amazon’s Project Kuiper is a colossal initiative aimed at establishing a network of over 3,000 satellites to deliver broadband internet to remote areas, putting it in direct competition with Musk’s Starlink, which has already deployed more than 4,500 satellites.

Amazon responded to the lawsuit by dismissing the allegations as without merit, expressing readiness to contest them through legal proceedings.

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Iran live updates: Trump claims Khamenei dead as Iran insists he remains in command

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20 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed.
Trump describes the moment as the greatest opportunity for the Iranian people to “take back their country”.
Iran insists its leader is “firmly commanding the field”.
Israel and the U.S. have carried out strikes on Iran.
Impacts have been reported in Israel and across Gulf states as Iran launches retaliatory attacks.
The escalation has sparked fear and panic, with civilians fleeing major cities.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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20 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.

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Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

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22 hours ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

In Short:
– Iran’s Guard Corps advises ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions.
– Tankers have diverted to Qatar and UAE amidst concerns over safety and potential Iranian threats.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has instructed ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane linking to the Persian Gulf. About a hundred merchant vessels transit the strait daily, according to the U.S.Tensions have escalated recently as the U.S. increased military presence in the region and Iran issued threats. Western nations are concerned about Iran potentially laying sea mines to disrupt commercial traffic. Currently, no evidence suggests Iran has mined the strait.

Ships have been repeatedly warned against entering the strait, as stated by crews in the area and the European Union’s naval command, Aspides. On Saturday, dozens of tankers diverted, with some seeking refuge in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates while others opted to steer clear of the region, as reported by oil brokers and shipowners.

Shipping Concerns

Tensions continue to impact shipping operations as carriers remain cautious in the Gulf region.

Tanker crews reported hearing explosions near Iran’s Kharg Island, which is vital for the country’s oil exports, as it handles 90% of its crude oil shipments.