Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
3 islands help control access to the Strait of Hormuz. They’re in the crosshairs of the Iran war
The U.S. military campaign against Iran puts three small islands that sit at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz in the crosshairs once again.1 month ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports
The US reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.1 month ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Trump backs away from plans to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify
President Trump on Tuesday announced a reversal of plans to charge a 20% toll on cargo going through the Strait of Hormuz.1 month ago
Jon Gambrell and Josh Boak, Associated Press
Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, charge ships for safe passage
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge other ships for safe passage.1 month ago
Will Weissert and Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories
The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One,1 month ago
JON GAMBRELL, WILL WEISSERT and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press
The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates
The US launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend.1 month ago
JON GAMBRELL and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press
US strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab states
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left one crew member missing.1 month ago
By SEUNG MIN KIM, MARY CLARE JALONICK and MEG KINNARD Associated Press
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after a brief illness
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness, according to his office. The South Carolina Republican was 71.1 month ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
US and Iran exchange more attacks across the Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
The US launched new airstrikes against Iran Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East.1 month ago
Jon Gambrell and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
US carries out another round of strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over
President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. was preparing for another night of strikes, just hours after he said the ceasefire was over following Iranian attacks on American military sites in the Gulf.1 month ago
Jon Gambrell and Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
US launches new strikes against Iranian targets
The U.S. military launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets early Wednesday after three merchant ships were struck in the waters off Oman.1 month ago
The Associated Press
IOC ending neutral status vetting for Russian athletes ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies Tuesday to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.1 month ago
Jon Gambrell and Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Three tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz as US revokes license authorizing sale of Iranian oil
Three tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf.1 month ago
Steve Peoples and Linley Sanders, Associated Press
AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians
An AP-NORC poll found a dramatic erosion of support for longtime U.S. ally, Israel, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans1 month ago
Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Associated Press
Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
The Hamas militant group said Monday it had dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a technical committee backed by the United Nations1 month ago
Hanna Arhirova and Illia Novikov, Associated Press
Russia lands heavy strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine, killing at least 21
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities. Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital, where more than 50,000 people sheltered in […]2 months ago
Cara Anna, Associated Press
Iran says this. The U.S. says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflict
The United States and Iran have less than 60 days to negotiate a permanent end to the war, but they still seem to be at odds over the interim deal they reached this month.2 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, AP Science Writer
After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?
For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air.2 months ago
Jon Cambrell and Josh Boak, Associated Press
US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
President Trump said Monday Iran requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though one of Iran's top negotiators said no further talks had been scheduled after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend.2 months ago
Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to flight tracking service
A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday, the global flight tracking service provider Flightradar24 confirmed,2 months ago
Collin Binkley and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
US strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
The U.S. struck Iran on Friday to respond to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.2 months ago
Juan Pablo Arraez, Regina Garcia Cano and Megan Janetsky, Associated Press
Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs
Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Friday in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, citing the scarcity of government rescuers,2 months ago
Juan Pablo Arraez, Megan Janetsky and Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press
Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 188
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and left more than 200 trapped.2 months ago
