Politics Aug 28 Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of its oil reserves By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
World Mar 16 Watch 4:43 As Israel launches Lebanon ground operation, Trump asks allies to help reopen oil route The war with Iran has entered its third week, shipping traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut off, and the shockwaves to the global supply chain of oil are being felt, with gas prices on the rise. By Nick Schifrin, Winston Wilde
Politics Mar 16 Watch 2:59 What Trump said about Iran's infrastructure and oil prices in call with PBS News On Monday, White House correspondent Liz Landers spoke on the phone with President Trump while he was attending what he described as a “very important meeting” on the Iran war. By Liz Landers
World Mar 16 Watch 7:44 Middle East experts discuss Trump's pressure on NATO to reopen Strait of Hormuz Iran is still blocking the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump is now demanding that NATO allies act to help reopen it. For two views on this and the war, Amna Nawaz spoke with retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan and… By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn
World Mar 16 Watch 9:02 Iranians share messages describing daily life under the shadow of war As the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran unfolds, one of the most difficult perspectives to hear has been that of ordinary Iranians because of repressive measures inside the country. Among the 4 million outside Iran, there are deep and… By Leila Molana-Allen, Veronica Vela
Mar 13 Watch 4:56 More Marines heading to Middle East as U.S. continues relentless strikes on Iran By Stephanie Sy, Kayan Taraporevala Around 2,500 U.S. Marines are heading for the Middle East, along with a Navy amphibious warship. Their mission is not yet clear, but it signals a marked increase in U.S. forces in the region. The deployment comes as the Pentagon… Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch 5:14 Iran's new supreme leader vows continued retaliation across Gulf and oil routes By Leila Molana-Allen, Eliot Barnhart Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed in a written statement that Iran's retaliation throughout the Persian Gulf will continue. The widening conflict has pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, rattling global markets. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Qatar. Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch 5:09 Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz, raising global energy fears By Leila Molana-Allen, Eliot Barnhart The Persian Gulf energy crunch deepened on Wednesday as the U.S. and Israel launched new strikes on Iranian targets. Iran retaliated across the region and effectively shut down the vital Strait of Hormuz, prompting countries around the world to take… Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch 6:17 Can tapping into oil reserves help stabilize prices? By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant The decision by the International Energy Agency to tap into oil reserves is historic in its size and scope. The 400 million barrel release dwarfs the number released after Russia invaded Ukraine. But there are many questions about whether this… Continue watching
Mar 11 Wealthy nations pledge a record release of emergency oil reserves in bid to calm surging prices By Samuel Petrequin, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its members’ emergency reserves. Continue reading