U.S. island territories brace for super typhoon, strongest storm so far this year, in western Pacific Ocean

Guam and other U.S. island territories in the western Pacific Ocean on Monday braced for the most powerful storm of the year so far, which could bring destructive winds and widespread flooding over the next 48 hours, forecasts show. Super Typhoon Sinlaku was traveling west-northwest toward the Marianas Islands just after 9 a.m. ET — … Read more

Iran’s nuclear enrichment remains sticking point in U.S. negotiations

U.S. and Iranian officials met Saturday in Pakistan for direct negotiations, but the talks ended without an agreement. Vice President JD Vance, who was at the meeting, said the major sticking point is Iran’s refusal to give up its nuclear ambitions. CBS News’ Weijia Jiang has more. Source link

Stock dip, oil prices jump after U.S. begins partial blockade Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday and U.S. stocks dipped amid concerns about the impact of President Trump’s plan to blockade Iran’s ports and a partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for oil, fertilizer and other commodities.  The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, jumped $7.15, or 7.5%, to $102.30 … Read more

U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports goes into effect

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports goes into effect 08:04 UP NEXT What Will the Blockade of Hormuz Mean for the US Economy? 02:11 Trump Says US Navy Will Blockade Hormuz in Major Escalation 02:23 Vice President Vance … Read more

U.S. to launch blockade of Iran’s ports and election shakeups from California to Hungary: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: The U.S. military said it would blockade all of Iran’s ports and coastal areas starting at 10 a.m. ET. Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his gubernatorial campaign as fallout over sexual misconduct allegations grows. And a Trump ally’s 16-year authoritarian rule comes to an end. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more

Live Updates: U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial blockade of Strait of Hormuz

  13m ago Trump says U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will begin at 10 a.m. President Trump took to his Truth Social platform shortly after midnight EDT Monday to say, “The United States to Blockade Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports on April 13 at 10:00 A.M. ET. Thank you for your attention to this … Read more

U.S. says 5 killed, 1 survivor in military strikes on alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said Sunday it had killed five more people on boats alleged to be trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific, with one person surviving the strikes, bringing the controversial campaign’s total death toll to at least 168. The strikes were carried out against two boats on April 11, U.S. Southern Command announced in … Read more

Iran’s parliament speaker says U.S. will be “nostalgic” for $4 gas as oil prices fuel inflation

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Americans would soon be “nostalgic for $4-$5 gas” after President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Taurean Small reports on the pain at the pump currently being felt across the United States. Source link

Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapse

Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapse – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump says the United States will blockade the Strait of Hormuz, stepping up pressure on Iran after peace talks in Pakistan ended without a breakthrough. Imtiaz Tyab has more. Source link