The U.S. is leading ceasefire talks in Washington to address escalating conflict in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli strikes and complex diplomacy with Iran. Vice President JD Vance heads a delegation to Pakistan for high-stakes negotiations as tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz and Hezbollah’s role.
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A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has eased tensions but gas prices remain high amid uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz. Experts say any relief at the pump could take weeks and may reverse if the truce falters.
Israel's intensified strikes on Lebanon kill over 200, threatening the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Global leaders call for inclusion of Lebanon in the truce as Hezbollah retaliates with rocket fire into Israel.
A two-week ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. takes effect amid ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. While markets rally and tanker traffic resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel continues its campaign against Hezbollah, complicating prospects for lasting peace.
President Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, suspending planned strikes contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement follows escalating threats and draws mixed reactions from U.S. lawmakers and allies.
U.S. gasoline prices have surged past $4 per gallon due to disruptions in global oil supplies caused by the Iran conflict and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump plans a prime-time address to update on the situation, promising a resolution soon and a return to lower fuel prices, though experts warn prices may rise further in the short term. Meanwhile, Trump's threats to target Iranian civilian infrastructure have drawn condemnation from legal experts who warn such actions could constitute war crimes, amid ongoing regional casualties and accusations against all involved parties.
Federal officials have classified the March 12 attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, as a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism carried out by Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, who drove a gasoline- and fireworks-laden truck into the synagogue before opening fire and dying by suicide. Ghazali, motivated by recent Israeli drone strikes that killed his family members linked to Hezbollah, had planned the attack for days, purchasing weapons and expressing intentions of revenge and martyrdom in videos sent to his sister. The attack caused significant fire damage and injuries but no fatalities besides Ghazali, prompting increased security at Jewish sites nationwide as investigations continue.
Global oil prices surged to new highs as escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensified missile and drone attacks across the Middle East, raising concerns about prolonged regional instability. Iran and its allied forces targeted Israeli infrastructure and U.S. military assets, while diplomatic efforts for resolution remain stalled amid threats of severe retaliation. The conflict has disrupted global energy markets, particularly impacting Asian oil supplies and driving U.S. gasoline prices to their highest levels since mid-2022, with experts warning of further price spikes and inflationary risks.