May 06 U.S. and Iran appear to move closer to ending their war as Trump threatens more bombing By Josh Boak, E. Eduardo Castillo, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press The United States and Iran appeared to be moving closer Wednesday to an initial agreement to end the war, as U.S. President Trump sought to pressure Tehran with threats of a new wave of bombing if a deal is not… Continue reading
May 05 Watch 4:50 Iran remains defiant after U.S. launches new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart Top U.S. officials said Tuesday that the ceasefire with Iran has not ended, despite exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Both Rubio and Hegseth said the U.S. was in a new phase of operations designed to ensure safe… Continue watching
May 05 U.S. gasoline prices rise 50% since the start of the Iran war By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press The main reason drivers are paying more at the pump is because of the global energy crisis caused by the Iran War. The price of crude oil, which is the main ingredient in gasoline, has been climbing for most of… Continue reading
May 05 UN resolution proposal would hit Iran with sanctions for halting freedom of navigation By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The draft resolution, co-sponsored by the United States and Gulf nations and obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press, also demands that Iran “immediately participate in and enable” United Nations efforts to establish a humanitarian corridor in the strait to enable… Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: Rubio addresses Strait of Hormuz efforts, Vatican trip in White House briefing By Associated Press Filling in for the White House press secretary, Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared behind the podium Tuesday to reiterate that U.S. efforts to reopen the strait is not an offensive operation despite clashes with Iran in the last several… Continue reading
May 05 Iran war's fragile ceasefire tested in U.S. attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz By Adam Schreck, Ben Finley, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press U.S. military leaders said a ceasefire remains in effect a day after Iran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates. The key American ally later said it came under Iranian drone… Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: Hegseth and Caine say Iran war ceasefire is still on despite new effort in Strait of Hormuz By Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the forces prefer a peaceful effort to “guide” the more than 22,500 mariners stuck on more than 1,550 vessels out of the Persian Gulf, but are ready if needs change. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 3:30 U.S. and Iran truce tested over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to reignite conflict By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart The tenuous truce between the U.S. and Iran was tested Monday, as American ships clearing a lane in the Strait of Hormuz came under fire and sank Iranian boats. Iran also fired drones and missiles at a key oil terminal… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 8:01 Analyzing the U.S. effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The U.S. military remains poised to resume the war as tensions rose on Monday with President Trump threatening that if Iran fires on U.S. vessels, “they will be blown off the face of the earth.” Ian Ralby, president of Auxilium… Continue watching
May 04 U.S. says 2 merchant ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz as Navy helps to restore shipping traffic By Adam Schreck, Sam Metz, Associated Press The U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center has advised ships to cross the strait in Oman's waters, saying it set up an "enhanced security area."… Continue reading