Apr 20 Oil prices rise and stocks give back part of record-breaking rally following latest Iran tensions By Stan Choe, Associated Press Oil prices are climbing following the latest rise of U.S.-Iran tensions, but the moves are more modest than they were earlier in the war. Continue reading
Apr 20 Doubts over talks between Iran and U.S. after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz By Munir Ahmed, Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Associated Press Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran two days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
Apr 18 How consumers can navigate the cost of available flights impacted by the Iran war By Rio Yamat, Associated Press Experts say booking earlier, and staying flexible on dates, destinations and departure airports can help reduce costs. Continue reading
Apr 18 Iranian official says excessive demands made by U.S. are barrier to in-person talks By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Speaking at a diplomacy forum in Turkey on Saturday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran will not hand over its enriched uranium to the U.S. Continue reading
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 17 Watch 4:30 How Trump's recent actions are affecting his support among young voters By Liz Landers, Doug Adams President Trump is on the road this week, speaking at a Turning Point USA rally Friday night in Phoenix. White House correspondent Liz Landers on how the administration's recent actions are affecting his support among young voters. Continue watching
Apr 17 Trump says Iran and U.S. are working to remove sea mines from Strait of Hormuz By Associated Press Removing any mines will be critical to regain the confidence of commercial vessels that use the vital waterway to deliver oil and other products. Continue reading
Apr 16 What lagging jet fuel supplies could mean for airlines and travelers By Mae Anderson, Cathy Bussewitz, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations as the… Continue reading
Apr 16 House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran war as GOP lawmakers stick with Trump By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House rejected a resolution Thursday requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action. It was the latest such vote that fell short of passage as Republicans largely continue to support Trump's operation. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 5:35 UN official warns Strait of Hormuz dispute is disrupting global food supply By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi To discuss the global stakes of the impasse in the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on deepening humanitarian crises, Geoff Bennett spoke with Jorge Moreira da Silva, the executive director of the UN’s Office for Project Services and head… Continue watching