US military blocks Iranian ports after ceasefire talks
We are watching the Middle East this week after President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the Navy would block any ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after ceasefire talks with Iran stalled in Pakistan over the weekend. President Trump recently took to social media to post an update on the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. LiveNOW's Mike Pache is speaking with Major General (Ret.) Bob Dees, a US-Israeli Affairs Expert, about the escalating war and the potential for future conflict in the region.
We are watching the Middle East this week after President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the Navy would block any ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after ceasefire talks with Iran stalled in Pakistan over the weekend. President Trump recently took to social media to post an update on the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. LiveNOW's Mike Pache is speaking with Major General (Ret.) Bob Dees, a US-Israeli Affairs Expert, about the escalating war and the potential for future conflict in the region.
Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy
President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy.
President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy.
Ways to save money on gas amid Iran war price hikes
Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.
Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.
Trump warns 'quick and brutal' end for Iranian ships at blockade
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.
Operation Epic Fury: US troops have consumed 950,000 gallons of coffee and 2 million energy drinks
Six weeks into Operation Epic Fury, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, offered a candid look at the sheer scale of U.S. military activity—and the massive amount of caffeine fueling it.
Six weeks into Operation Epic Fury, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, offered a candid look at the sheer scale of U.S. military activity—and the massive amount of caffeine fueling it.
Operation Epic Fury: US troops have consumed 950,000 gallons of coffee and 2 million energy drinks
During the first six weeks of Operation Epic Fury, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says U.S. troops have been drinking a lot of coffee and energy drinks.
During the first six weeks of Operation Epic Fury, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says U.S. troops have been drinking a lot of coffee and energy drinks.
Trump's Iran blockade sparks oil price surge
After U.S. peace talks with Iran ended in a stalemate, President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to a number of reports, Iran’s closure of the strait has triggered global economic turmoil, and reopening it was a key condition in U.S. efforts to reach a deal. Oil Analyst Tom Kloza joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the potential impacts an ongoing blockade could have on already elevated oil prices.
After U.S. peace talks with Iran ended in a stalemate, President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to a number of reports, Iran’s closure of the strait has triggered global economic turmoil, and reopening it was a key condition in U.S. efforts to reach a deal. Oil Analyst Tom Kloza joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the potential impacts an ongoing blockade could have on already elevated oil prices.
Iran war latest: Trump says, "I'm fine" with Iran not returning to negotiating table
As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran enters its 44th day on Sunday, Central Command said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would begin Monday morning.
As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran enters its 44th day on Sunday, Central Command said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would begin Monday morning.
Trump’s naval blockade against Iran faces challenges
We are learning more today as President Donald Trump says that the U.S. Navy will now begin a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. "Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said on Sunday. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the possible logistical challenges behind Trump’s potential blockade against Iran with Daniel L. Davis, a senior fellow and military expert at Defense Priorities.
We are learning more today as President Donald Trump says that the U.S. Navy will now begin a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. "Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said on Sunday. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the possible logistical challenges behind Trump’s potential blockade against Iran with Daniel L. Davis, a senior fellow and military expert at Defense Priorities.
Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade amid Iran war
We are watching as the Iran war enters its 44th day on Sunday. This comes as no peace deal was reached after a nearly day-long negotiating session between the United States and Iran that featured Vice President JD Vance. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is discussing recent updates from the Middle East and the latest White House headlines from the Trump administration with Associated Press reporter Will Weissert.
We are watching as the Iran war enters its 44th day on Sunday. This comes as no peace deal was reached after a nearly day-long negotiating session between the United States and Iran that featured Vice President JD Vance. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is discussing recent updates from the Middle East and the latest White House headlines from the Trump administration with Associated Press reporter Will Weissert.
Iran war latest: No deal in Iran peace talks, Vance returning to US
Two U.S. war ships transited the Strait of Hormuz Saturday ahead of their mine-clearing operation as ceasefire talks were underway with Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan.
Two U.S. war ships transited the Strait of Hormuz Saturday ahead of their mine-clearing operation as ceasefire talks were underway with Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan.
Death toll surpasses 3,000, Iranian official says
Iranian medical official puts the death toll of the war at over 3,000 people. President Donald Trump appeared skeptical about the durability of the ceasefire, referencing Iran's continued hold on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian medical official puts the death toll of the war at over 3,000 people. President Donald Trump appeared skeptical about the durability of the ceasefire, referencing Iran's continued hold on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
High stakes talks to take place in Pakistan over Iran war
We are learning the latest as reports now indicate that the tentative ceasefire between the United States and Iran has begun to unravel. In-person talks between the two nations are scheduled to take place this weekend in Pakistan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently spoke with President Donald Trump, and the two agreed to dial back Israel's military campaign in Lebanon before the in-person Pakistan peace talks. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Moeed Yusuf, who previously served as National Security Adviser (NSA) to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, as a potential deal draws closer.
We are learning the latest as reports now indicate that the tentative ceasefire between the United States and Iran has begun to unravel. In-person talks between the two nations are scheduled to take place this weekend in Pakistan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently spoke with President Donald Trump, and the two agreed to dial back Israel's military campaign in Lebanon before the in-person Pakistan peace talks. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Moeed Yusuf, who previously served as National Security Adviser (NSA) to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, as a potential deal draws closer.
US sets nuclear demand for Iran peace talks
We are watching as President Donald Trump says that Iran must not have the ability to build nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz must be open and safe if an ongoing ceasefire is to be taken seriously moving forward. President Trump posted on social media saying that military personnel and equipment will stay in the region "until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with." LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Andrea Stricker, the deputy director of FDD's Nonproliferation Program and an FDD research fellow.
We are watching as President Donald Trump says that Iran must not have the ability to build nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz must be open and safe if an ongoing ceasefire is to be taken seriously moving forward. President Trump posted on social media saying that military personnel and equipment will stay in the region "until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with." LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Andrea Stricker, the deputy director of FDD's Nonproliferation Program and an FDD research fellow.
Deadliest day of Israeli strikes leads to negotiations "as soon as possible"
A tentative ceasefire in the war with Iran began to unravel as Israel continued intense bombing in Beirut and Iran maintains a hold on the Strait of Hormuz.
A tentative ceasefire in the war with Iran began to unravel as Israel continued intense bombing in Beirut and Iran maintains a hold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Indiana to suspend gas tax for one month as prices surge
Indiana is hitting pause on its gas tax as prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Here's what to know.
Indiana is hitting pause on its gas tax as prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Here's what to know.
Stocks slip, oil prices nudge back up with Middle East truce in doubt
The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.
The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.
Strait of Hormuz closed in response to Israeli attack, local reports say
Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday in response to an Israeli attack on Lebanon, local media was reporting. Details were forthcoming.
Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday in response to an Israeli attack on Lebanon, local media was reporting. Details were forthcoming.
Trump to suspend 'bombing and attack' of Iran
President Donald Trump has announced that he has agreed to suspend the "bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks following a conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, according to an announcement on social media. We are also hearing reports that Iran's Supreme National Security Council said it has accepted the two-week ceasefire deal. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with UCLA Political Scientist, Dr. Benjamin Radd, after Tehran already rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wanted a permanent end to the war.
President Donald Trump has announced that he has agreed to suspend the "bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks following a conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, according to an announcement on social media. We are also hearing reports that Iran's Supreme National Security Council said it has accepted the two-week ceasefire deal. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with UCLA Political Scientist, Dr. Benjamin Radd, after Tehran already rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wanted a permanent end to the war.
Iran ceasefire deal centers around Strait of Hormuz
We are learning more about the two-week ceasefire plan between the United States and Iran that was announced by President Donald Trump today. Reports from The Associated Press say the plan includes allowing both Iran and Oman to charge fees on ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein from the @Israel-Palestine Report as White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says, "President Trump’s words speak for themselves.”
We are learning more about the two-week ceasefire plan between the United States and Iran that was announced by President Donald Trump today. Reports from The Associated Press say the plan includes allowing both Iran and Oman to charge fees on ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein from the @Israel-Palestine Report as White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says, "President Trump’s words speak for themselves.”