World Apr 30 Oil prices surge again as Trump weighs options to end Iran war and Hegseth faces lawmakers By Nick Schifrin, Winston Wilde
World Apr 20 A long-shuttered Iraq-Syria border crossing reopens for the first time in more than a decade A key border crossing between Iraq and Syria reopened on Monday for the first time in more than a decade, with officials highlighting its potential for trade and oil exports. By Associated Press
World Apr 19 Oil prices spike again following latest standoff in the Strait of Hormuz The ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Iran prevented tankers from passing through. The price of U.S. crude oil increased 6.4% to $87.88 per barrel after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The price of Brent crude, the international… By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
Economy Apr 17 Oil prices plummet as Wall Street rallies to new record following Strait of Hormuz reopening Oil prices are falling by more than 10%, and Wall Street is rallying toward another record after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, which would allow oil tankers to exit the Persian Gulf again and carry crude… By Stan Choe, Associated Press
World Apr 17 Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade remains The president's decision to continue the blockade despite Iran’s announcement appeared aimed at sustaining pressure on Tehran. By Kareem Chehayeb, Abby Sewell, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press
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 13 Watch 5:15 U.S. begins Strait of Hormuz naval blockade after Iran peace talks fail By Liz Landers, Zeba Warsi The U.S. began a blockade of Iranian ports on Monday, less than two days after a first effort at peace talks between the Americans and Iran failed in Pakistan. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. Continue watching
Apr 13 Watch 8:58 Mideast experts discuss how the U.S. blockade could pressure the Iranian regime By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn For perspective on the situation with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Middle East Institute. Maleki was… Continue watching
Apr 13 Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases By Evens Sanon, Associated Press More than 1,000 workers have organized a protest in Haiti’s capital to demand a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens and drives up oil prices. Continue reading
Apr 13 Oil prices give back much of their morning jump as U.S. stocks climb on a still hopeful Wall Street By Stan Choe, Associated Press Hope remains on Wall Street that both sides can still avoid a worst-case scenario for the global economy in the US-Iran war, and U.S. stocks climbed. Continue reading