How the U.S. Is Trying to Ensure the Dollar’s Dominance During Economic Turmoil
The summit between President Trump and China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, in Beijing this week is likely to include tense ...
Tag: Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Targets Iran’s Missile and Drone Program With Sanctions
The United States on Friday announced a flurry of new sanctions intended to increase pressure on Iran’s economy, targeting people ...
Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz
The attack on a French cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday was a stark reminder that crossing ...
Confusion in Strait of Hormuz Leaves Shipping Firms Guessing
Shipping companies said on Monday that President Trump’s offer to provide them safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz fell ...
Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has become a barometer of how the U.S.-Israeli war on ...
Jon Stewart Derides Trump’s Iran Negotiation Skills
Before diving into the ongoing maelstrom of Iran peace talks, Jon Stewart spent several minutes of his opening Daily Show ...
Oil Markets Seem More Skeptical of Trump’s Peace Signals
How markets respond to President Trump’s proclamations about the war with Iran can have big effects on prices. Sometimes the ...
Gas Prices Soar Across U.S. As Iran War Stunts Global Oil Supply
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman March 8, 2026 U.S. gas prices have risen to to a national average of $3.41 a gallon. ...
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