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World Apr 22

Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. talks remain uncertain

By Liz Landers, Doug Adams

Nation Apr 22

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Hormuz standoff the 'largest supply shock' ever experienced, says global energy expert

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a virtual standstill since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran almost two months ago. Around 20% of the world's petrochemical production normally flows through the strait, and the ripple effects of…

By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn

World Mar 30

A satellite image shows an oil terminal, in Kharg Island
Kharg Island is key to Iran's oil exports. Targeting it carries major risks

The destruction or loss of the island would deny the government a major revenue source, but it would also remove even more oil from world markets at a time of soaring prices.

By Sam Metz, Associated Press

World Mar 26

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington
Watch 4:32
Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen oil route or face power plant strikes

Earlier this week, President Trump said Friday was the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face a resumption of attacks on energy infrastructure. Late Thursday, Trump said he's extending his deadline until April 6. The extension…

By Lisa Desjardins, Sonia Kopelev

World Mar 26

Troops on standby for deployment to Eastern Europe from Fort Bragg
Watch 9:21
As more U.S. forces head to Mideast, military experts break down capabilities

As President Trump says he's working on a deal to end the Iran war, more troops are heading to the region. John Yang discussed the capabilities of the forces and how they could be used with Joel Rayburn and Frederic…

By John Yang, Dan Sagalyn

Mar 23

Global economy faces 'major, major threat' from Iran war, IEA head says

By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press

The head of the International Energy Agency says the global economy faces a “major, major threat” because of the Iran war.

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Mar 20

Watch 5:57
As attacks on oil sites continue, Trump dismisses ceasefire, says Iran is 'finished'

By Liz Landers, Sonia Kopelev

President Trump said he's not interested in a ceasefire with Iran because, from a military standpoint, Iran is "finished." Late Friday, he also said he's considering "winding down" military operations. Israel and the U.S. continued their attacks, but Iran also…

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Mar 19

Watch 7:16
Israeli and Iranian strikes on oil and gas facilities rattle global markets

By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn

To discuss the number of petroleum facilities that have been struck, and how the countries in the Persian Gulf view the war in Iran, Geoff Bennett spoke with Susan Ziadeh. She served as U.S. ambassador to Qatar during the Obama…

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Mar 18

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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…

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Mar 17

Iran war pushes Asian nations into energy triage as they conserve power

By Anton L. Delgado, Aniruddha Ghosal, Associated Press

Governments are deciding where to cut demand or absorb higher costs, while prioritizing dwindling supplies.

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