One-fifth of the world’s oil typically passes through the strait and Iran’s chokehold during the war has sent energy prices soaring around the world.
U.S., Israel and Iran Accelerate Strikes Ahead of Trump’s Deadline
The United States and Israel are trying to force Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, according to American and Israel officials.
‘Humiliating his understudy’: Analyst says Trump will discard Vance as MAGA fractures more
Vice President JD Vance has taken multiple hits from President Donald Trump — and might not realize that the joke is at his expense, an analyst suggested. Dana Milbank, a NOTUS columnist, described in a New York Times opinion guest column published Tu…
Gunman Killed in Clash With Police Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Three armed men clashed with the police in a shootout near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday. The police killed one of the attackers and wounded the two others, officials said.
Trump praises Hungary PM Viktor Orban after Vance calls him at Budapest rally
Vance said he was not there to tell Hungarians how to vote, but later told them to “go to the polls” and “stand with Viktor Orbán, because he stands for you.”
Less than half of US adults meet federal standards for aerobic physical activity – though numbers have improved
The study also provided a breakdown of who is getting fitter – and in which states
China and Russia Veto Security Council Resolution on Hormuz – Bloomberg.com
China and Russia Veto Security Council Resolution on Hormuz Bloomberg.comU.N. Resolution on Hormuz Opening Fails After China, Russia Veto WSJNew Security Council Draft on Hormuz Eases Off Threats of Force Bloomberg.comC…
Hostage American Journalist Shelly Kittleson Released by Iranian-Backed Terrorists
American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad streetcorner last week, has been released, an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday.
Oil prices mixed; Brent flat, US crude up as Iran keeps Hormuz shut ahead of Trump deadline
Analysts warned the market is “leaning further into a prolonged disruption scenario.”
Iranians form human shields at power plants as Trump threatens possible war crimes
Just hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline for ending the civilization in Iran, the country was organizing human shields at power plants on the U.S. targeting list.This week, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Alireza Rahimi, called …