Politics Aug 29 What we know about Trump's deal giving U.S. access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela By Collin Binkley, Juan Pablo Arraez, Associated Press
Economy Aug 24 Watch 7:49 A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls “Operation Economic Outcast” against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran’s trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning to war, but cannot… By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn
World Jul 23 Watch 3:15 Trump threatens 'major military punishment' after Houthi attacks on tankers in Red Sea International oil prices topped $100 a barrel after Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed they attacked two oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising new fears of disruptions to global energy supplies. In response, President Trump warned that if the Houthis… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Jul 23 Watch 5:58 Former U.S. diplomat breaks down Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping For perspective on the Houthis' efforts to block shipping in the Red Sea, Amna Nawaz spoke with Timothy Lenderking. During his decades-long career as a U.S. diplomat, he served as special envoy to Yemen and as acting assistant secretary for… By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn
World Jul 05 7 OPEC+ countries agree to expand monthly oil production modestly as prices slide The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies announced on Sunday that seven countries would expand oil production by a combined total of 188,000 barrels per day in August. By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
Jun 25 Watch 8:22 U.S. moves to reassure Gulf allies after latest Strait of Hormuz shutdown By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev A U.S. official confirmed to PBS News that Iran fired a drone that hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and traffic through the strait has largely stopped. The strike came as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited… Continue watching
Jun 15 Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow By David McHugh, Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press The tentative agreement to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be good news for the global economy. But oil won't simply start flowing through the key shipping artery the way it did before the… Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 4:55 What may happen as oil supplies dwindle and Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi As U.S.-Iran talks show little sign of progress, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains sharply reduced, raising concerns about global energy markets and supply chains. Geoff Bennett speaks with energy analyst Daniel Yergin, vice chairman of S&P Global,… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 6:46 An up-close look at the Strait of Hormuz from both land and water By Reza Sayah, Dan Sagalyn The Strait of Hormuz has been the focus of this war since Iran shut it down in the war's first days. But rarely do American reporters actually get to visit the crucial body of water. Special correspondent Reza Sayah is… Continue watching
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