Mar 19 Why experts say the Iran war underscores risks of Trump's all-in focus on oil By Matthew Daly, Associated Press As crude oil prices rise above $100 a barrel and gasoline prices surge toward $4 a gallon, Trump's strategy of blocking clean energy such as wind and solar power has left Americans with fewer alternative energy sources and thus more vulnerable to supply shocks… Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 5:01 Lawmakers press U.S. intelligence officials on Iran war as new strikes jolt oil markets By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi A series of strikes across the Middle East jolted energy markets and fueled concerns that the war won't end anytime soon. Brent crude oil is nearing a 52-week high after Israel hit a large gas field in Iran, and Iranian… Continue watching
Mar 18 Watch 7:19 Trump has 'no plan' on how to end Iran war, Sen. Murphy says By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura For the Democratic perspective on developments in the Iran war, Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut. Continue watching
Mar 18 Watch 6:05 Migrants in Lebanon displaced again as Mideast conflict escalates By Simona Foltyn, Adrian Hartrick Among the nearly one million people displaced in Lebanon are some of the roughly 170,000 migrant workers not counted by the government. Many came to Lebanon fleeing wars in their homelands or simply looking for a better life. Now, conflict… Continue watching
Mar 18 Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has left for the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Mar 18 Iran war has U.S. farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer By Jack Dura, Associated Press Farmers are bracing for effects of the Iran war on fertilizer prices and availability as the spring planting season nears. Continue reading
Mar 18 Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. U.S. airlines say travelers are still booking flights By Rio Yamat, Associated Press Industry analysts say it's not a question of if airfares will rise because of higher fuel costs, but when, for how long and by how much. Continue reading
Mar 18 U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war By Fatima Hussein, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Separately, the White House says Trump will waive, for 60 days, requirements for goods shipped between U.S. ports to be moved on U.S.-flagged vessels for 60 days. Continue reading
Mar 18 Trump's failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect By John Leicester, Emma Burrows, Associated Press The string of refusals indicates that his stock of European goodwill is low. Continue reading
Mar 18 Iran continues exporting millions of barrels of oil as around 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz despite the war By Chan Ho-him, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Many of the vessels that have passed through the Strait are so-called "dark" transits evading Western sanctions that likely have ties with Iran. Continue reading