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US forces launch strikes on Iranian targets, Iran ‘fires’ back 0 (0)

Central Command posted on X: “At 3 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching an additional round of strikes against Iran to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes are taking place as American forces prepare to resume the naval blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas. The blockade goes into effect at 4 p.m. ET.” Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! https://www.youtube.com/livenowfox?sub_confirmation=1 Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: https://www.livenowfox.com Follow us @LiveNOWFOX on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livenowfox Raw and unfiltered. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories [See More…]

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US to restart blockade after 3rd night of Iran strikes 0 (0)

Explosions in an Iranian port city have been reported by Iranian state media, after Iran targeted two UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and US regional allies, as the conflict between the US and Iran escalates following a night of strikes by the US military. US Central Command says it will restart its naval blockade starting at 4 p.m. ET today, and President Donald Trump says the US will impose a 20% fee on cargo moving through the strait. An Iranian security source also says Tehran will deliver a “devastating response” if the US attacks suspected underground nuclear site [See More…]

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US-Iran Talks at a Standstill as Hezbollah Rejects Truce 0 (0)

There was no sign of progress in ceasefire talks between the US and Iran after the worst burst of violence in weeks and Tehran-backed Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered truce in Lebanon. Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar breaks down the situation. ——– More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more. Connect with Bloomberg Television on: X: https://twitter.com/BloombergTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloombergTelevision Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergtv/ Connect with Bloomberg Business on: X: https://twitter.com/business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness [See More…]

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Trump Threatens Iran Strikes If There’s No Deal Soon 0 (0)

US President Donald Trump threatened to resume strikes on Iran in the coming days as part of the push for a deal to end the war. Meanwhile, NATO is discussing the possibility of helping ships pass through the blocked Strait of Hormuz if the waterway isn’t reopened by early July, according to a senior official in the military alliance. Bloomberg’s Stuart Livingstone-Wallace reports. ——– More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, [See More…]

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NEWS: Hantavirus cruise ship latest, Iran responds to U.S. proposal, Trump to visit China 0 (0)

The passengers and crew aboard a cruise ship hit with an outbreak of hantavirus were evacuated on Sunday in Spain’s Canary Islands. The ship, MV Hondius, had approximately 150 people on board when it docked, and were taken off the boat and assessed in small groups. The World Health Organization says the risk of outbreak to the public is low, and officials have reiterated that this will not be similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sunday, Iran state media said that Iran has responded to the United States’ proposal to end the war. President Trump posted on social media that [See More…]

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‘Absolutely outrageous’: Enten spotlights priciest gas in the US 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten shows that the average price of a gallon of gasoline in California has hit $6.13, $1.65 above the national average of $4.48. Contributing to Californians’ pain at the pump is their gas tax of 71¢ a gallon, more than double the average state gas tax of 33¢/gallon. 0:00 Californians pay the highest gas prices in the country 1:47 How do Californians feel about their high gas taxes? 2:33 Will we see $5 gas by June? CNN business & politics correspondent Vanessa Yurkevich on surging prices 5:23 CNN’s Matt Egan reports that higher gas prices [See More…]

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Who gets the blame for spiking gas prices? Enten breaks it down 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten runs the numbers on who’s getting the blame for higher gas prices, which hit a 4-year high of $4.39 a gallon Friday, That average is up 9 cents from Thursday’s average and up 33 cents in one week. However, some experts are wondering why gas prices aren’t higher, considering the historic destruction of the world’s oil supply. 0:00 Harry Enten breaks down who gets blamed for higher gas prices 3:52 Trump downplays rising oil prices, says they’ll “drop like a rock” after Iran war 4:33 Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy analyzes rising gas prices: [See More…]

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Trump Discusses Iran Proposal With Aides, White House Says 0 (0)

Lindsay Newman, Columnist at GZero Media, discusses the latest developments in Iran as the White House weighs an Iranian proposal to end the war. Plus, she breaks down the implications of King Charles’ multi-day state visit. The White House said US officials were discussing Iran’s latest proposal but maintained “red lines” on any deal to end the eight-week war, including preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.  White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Monday that President Donald Trump convened national security officials to review the proposal. “His red lines with respect to Iran have been made very, very clear,” she said, adding [See More…]

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Trump Says US-Iran Truce Deal Looking ‘Very Good’ 0 (0)

US President Donald Trump said it is “looking very good” that the US and Iran could clinch a permanent ceasefire as the two sides discuss an extended truce ahead of its expiration next week. On Thursday, Trump said Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the truce, calling it a step toward a broader peace agreement. Bloomberg’s Patrick Sykes reports. ——– More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles [See More…]

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Trump admin ‘significantly underestimated’ Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure 0 (0)

The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran’s willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes while planning the ongoing operation, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump’s national security team failed to fully account for the potential consequences of what some officials have described as a worst-case scenario now facing the administration, the sources said. 0:00 Sources: Trump admin underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz 2:09 White House statement 3:04 Lt. Gen. Mark Schwartz (Ret.) on Iran war planning 4:22 Defense Secretary Hegseth: “don’t need to worry [See More…]