World Jul 14 U.S. launches more strikes, tightens naval blockade as Iran hits Gulf allies By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart, Unda Dittaboot
World Jul 14 Watch 7:42 Middle East experts assess latest escalation in U.S.-Iran conflict As the U.S. and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, Nick Schifrin discusses the latest developments with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and… By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart, Unda Dittaboot
World May 30 U.S. says it stopped a merchant ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran The U.S. military stopped a merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports by firing a missile into its engine room, the U.S. Central Command said on Saturday. By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
World Apr 23 Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents major differences from Venezuela and Cuba Unlike Cuba or Venezuela, Iran choked off a crucial trade route for energy shipments, meaning the longer the standoff persists, the more the global economy will suffer. By Ben Finley, David Klepper, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
World Apr 18 How consumers can navigate the cost of available flights impacted by the Iran war Experts say booking earlier, and staying flexible on dates, destinations and departure airports can help reduce costs. By Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Apr 18 Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade and fires on ships By Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The developments come after the United States said it would continue its blockade. Meanwhile, Pakistani mediators are working to organize new negotiations between the countries. Continue reading
Apr 13 U.S. military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast By Samy Magdy, Julia Frankel, Mike Corder, Associated Press In a social media message posted shortly after the blockade was due to begin, President Donald Trump said Iran’s navy was “laying at the bottom of the sea, completely obliterated,” but he added that Tehran still has “fast attack ships,”… Continue reading
Apr 06 U.S. lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce effects of 'economic bombing' under energy blockade By Cristiana Mesquita, Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit. Continue reading
Mar 31 Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after U.S. allows passage By Milexsy Duran, Associated Press Cuba used to receive most of its oil from Venezuela, but those shipments were halted ever since the U.S. attacked the South American country and arrested its leader in early January. Continue reading
May 19 As Israel's blockade pushes Gaza towards famine, aid workers say they feel helpless By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Humanitarian workers in Gaza have overflowed with anger, frustration and horror as Israel’s blockade pushed the territory into famine. Continue reading