Live Updates: Iran renews threat to second vital shipping lane as Trump warns Tehran to

  4m ago Senior Iran politician renews threat to Bab el-Mandeb strait Alaaeddin Boroujerdi, Deputy Head of the National Security Committee, warned Tuesday that Iran could retaliate in kind for the U.S. military blockade of its ports, which has seen interdictions and the seizure of some vessels. He claimed its forces could “easily respond to … Read more

Hegseth will be grilled by Congress for the first time since the Iran war began

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration launched the war against Iran, which Democrats have contested as a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval. The hearing before the House Armed Services Committee is being held to discuss the administration’s 2027 … Read more

Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war

The average cost for a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, according to AAA, the highest level since the war in the Middle East began. Gasoline prices, which have risen by $1.20 a gallon since the war started on Feb. 28, climbed nearly 7 cents overnight, according to AAA. The latest increase follows a brief … Read more

Southwest CEO addresses rising fuel costs amid war with Iran and its impact on travelers

On average, domestic airfare is up about 18% compared to last year. A key factor is the surging fuel costs for airlines amid the war with Iran. Now, several low-cost carriers have asked the government for help as they grapple with the high cost of fuel. Kris Van Cleave spoke with Southwest’s CEO about the … Read more

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC as Iran war raises gulf tensions

The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday that it would leave OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, which coordinates oil output among leading energy producing nations. The country joined OPEC in 1971. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The departure from OPEC will likely lead … Read more

Live Updates: Iran war and Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls latest Iranian offer

The head of Israel’s Mossad has praised the spy agency’s “groundbreaking” operations in the war against Iran and Hezbollah, saying it acquired intelligence “from the heart of the enemy’s secrets.” “In the campaigns against Iran and Hezbollah, we worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the IDF, on both defense and offense,” David Barnea said, referring to the Israeli … Read more

U.S. appears cool on Iran proposal to end war and reopen Hormuz without a nuclear deal

The United States showed little immediate enthusiasm for a new Iranian proposal that would end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without resolving the impasse over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Iran’s latest offer looked “better” than past … Read more

Trump squeezes Iran with maximum pressure — why it hasn’t forced a breakthrough

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After two months of conflict, neither a deadly bombing campaign nor a blockade on Iranian exports has forced Tehran to make the concessions the Trump administration is seeking. The campaign has intensified in recent weeks, targeting Iran’s oil exports and financial networks while a naval blockade has … Read more