IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. U.S. stocks suffer biggest loss since the war with Iran started 06:41 Attacks Escalate in Middle East as Trump Insists Iran Wants a Deal 02:05 Now Playing A closer look at shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz with Gulf … Read more
President Trump is pushing back his ultimatum, at Iran’s request, for the country to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or face U.S. strikes on its power plants. It comes as the president said negotiations are underway, even as thousands of troops head to the Middle East. CBS News’ Holly Williams and Zak Hudak report. Source … Read more
DOHA, Qatar — Call it the world’s most dangerous toll booth. Iran is forcing oil tankers to take a new route in the Strait of Hormuz through a narrow passage controlled by its Revolutionary Guard, with some ships charged millions of dollars to transit, according to maritime data shared with NBC News. The new system … Read more
Dubai – After President Trump backed off his threat to “obliterate” Iran’s energy infrastructure if it refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping lane remains effectively closed to vessels not granted explicit permission by Tehran. As the U.S. and its allies weigh how to get oil and other critical supplies moving through … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran still has a range of weapons capable of threatening one of the world’s most critical oil choke points — even after U.S.–Israeli strikes targeting its military and capabilities. From naval mines and anti-ship missiles to drones and fast attack boats, Iran retains enough asymmetric capability to … Read more
UNITED NATIONS — A U.N. Security Council resolution calling for countries to use “all necessary means” to keep the Strait of Hormuz open is facing some opposition for raising the possibility of U.N.-backed military action against Iran, according to three council diplomats. Bahrain put forward the proposal, which was obtained by The Associated Press on … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced Iran wants to “make a deal” with the U.S., noting the country’s leadership gave the U.S. a “significant prize” related to the Strait of Hormuz and the flow of oil. While speaking to reporters in the White House Oval Office, Trump … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced Iran wants to “make a deal” with the U.S., noting the country’s leadership gave the U.S. a “significant prize” related to the Strait of Hormuz and the flow of oil. While speaking to reporters in the White House Oval Office, Trump … Read more
U.S. officials tell CBS News that Iran has laid at least a dozen underwater mines in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News’ Eleanor Watson and Olivia Rinaldi have more. Source link
President Trump on Monday postponed his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump had threatened strikes against Iranian power plants if the strait wasn’t opened by Monday night. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins with more. Source link