Apr 22 Watch 3:14 Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. talks remain uncertain By Liz Landers, Doug Adams Iranian forces attacked and seized at least two ships in the contested Strait of Hormuz as a standoff over when or whether to return to negotiations continued. The Trump administration said it did not consider the attacks violations of a… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 5:19 Hormuz standoff the 'largest supply shock' ever experienced, says global energy expert By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn 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… Continue watching
Apr 22 Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume U.S. ceasefire talks By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Associated Press The attacks were carried out by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, according to Iranian media, which reported that the force seized two of the ships and was bringing them to Iran. Continue reading
Apr 21 U.S. delays new round of negotiations with Iran as ceasefire deadline nears By Munir Ahmed, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Last-minute ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran look uncertain as a two-week truce is set to expire. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 8:12 Next round of U.S.-Iran talks in doubt as tensions rise ahead of ceasefire deadline By Liz Landers, Kayan Taraporevala An American delegation, led by Vice President Vance, will soon leave for Pakistan to resume talks with Iran over the nearly two-month-long war. Iranian officials have been noncommittal about attending the round of talks. President Trump also sent mixed signals,… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 4:02 Retired admiral breaks down U.S. strategy behind naval blockade By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn To discuss the U.S. shooting and disabling of an Iranian cargo ship to enforce its naval blockade, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Adm. Gary Roughead. He was Chief of Naval Operations from 2007 to 2011 and is now a Distinguished… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 8:26 Middle East experts analyze U.S. and Iran priorities in potential negotiations By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn For additional perspective on the state of diplomacy 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… Continue watching
Apr 20 A long-shuttered Iraq-Syria border crossing reopens for the first time in more than a decade By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 20 Doubts over talks between Iran and U.S. after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz By Munir Ahmed, Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Associated Press Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran two days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
Apr 19 Oil prices spike again following latest standoff in the Strait of Hormuz By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press 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… Continue reading