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U.S. gas prices exceed $4 per gallon for the first time since August 2022, with diesel prices also rising sharply due to the Iran conflict, straining American farmers.
Mar 31, 2026
President Trump confronts a complex geopolitical challenge in the Strait of Hormuz, with potential global economic repercussions.
President Trump reaffirms commitment to maintaining US presence in the Strait of Hormuz while criticizing NATO allies for insufficient support.
Iran targeted a Kuwait oil tanker near Dubai, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and prompting threats of retaliation from the U.S.
The US State Department cautions citizens abroad about potential targeting by Iranian operatives following threats against American companies.
Internal GOP conflict grows as lawmakers clash over DHS funding and debate canceling spring recess.
The Walmart Recession Signal, tracking Walmart stock against luxury retailers, reaches its highest point since 2008 as economic concerns mount.
President Donald Trump criticizes U.S. allies for insufficient support in the Iran conflict, urging them to secure their own oil as global gas prices surge.
The U.S. demonstrates military readiness as tensions with Iran escalate, deploying B-52 bombers to assert air supremacy.
The Japanese destroyer JS Chokai will conduct live-fire tests of Tomahawk missiles this summer, marking a significant step in Japan's defense capabilities.
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical global trade route, faces heightened risks as Houthi activities threaten shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
Iran-aligned Houthi militants in Yemen are escalating threats to maritime trade through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over global supply chains.
