By — Nick Schifrin Nick Schifrin By — Veronica Vela Veronica Vela Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/iran-war-driving-up-costs-and-putting-seafarers-at-risk-un-maritime-chief-warns Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The White House said American and Iranian negotiators continue to speak, even as both sides draw a hard line in public. The U.S. military is again launching strikes on Iran, while President Trump has suggested he will soon escalate. For its part, Iran called control of the Strait of Hormuz a red line. Nick Schifrin reports. Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Jul 16, 2026 By — Nick Schifrin Nick Schifrin Nick Schifrin is PBS News Hour’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent and serves as the host of Compass Points from PBS News. @nickschifrin By — Veronica Vela Veronica Vela