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Iranian Official Warns Ships in Strait of Hormuz Could Be ‘At Risk
A saved summary of a New York Times report said vessels trying to cross without permission were warned of danger; details on enforcement were not provided
Oil drops as Iran sends updated proposal, but Trump says offer falls short
Crude prices retreated after Pakistani officials said mediators received Tehran’s latest proposal, while the White House argued a War Powers deadline no longer applies
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 over alleged Iran support
The Gulf kingdom says the move targets disloyalty and foreign ties; a rights group says the unnamed people were denied basic safeguards
Oil rises as U.S.-Iran talks stall over Hormuz and nuclear demands
Brent crude climbed above $109 before easing, with no clear breakthrough on reopening the Strait of Hormuz or resolving Washington’s dispute with Tehran over its nuclear program
Iran seizes two ships in Hormuz as U.S. tanker boardings widen
The IRGC took the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas toward Iran’s coast as Washington reported new interdictions of Iran-linked tankers in the Indian Ocean
Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
The Israeli prime minister said a small malignant tumor was found during routine monitoring and removed, and that he delayed disclosure because of the war with Iran
Seized ships sharpen risks for crews in Strait of Hormuz
Two MSC-managed container ships have been taken toward Bandar Abbas after Iranian forces seized them, leaving shipping companies to weigh crew safety amid a widening maritime confrontation
Tankers stack up outside Hormuz as U.S. blockade holds and Iran keeps waterway shut
CENTCOM reports no breaches of the U.S. blockade since April 13; traffic remains minimal with vessels queueing to UAE ports as talks and warnings escalate
Gas Tax Paused, Prices Dip
Carney temporarily suspending federal fuel excise tax on gas, diesel and aviation fuel