What to know
- The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is moving into its third week with no plan announced for a ceasefire. Gas prices in the U.S. have soared as the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for much of the world’s oil supply, is closed.
- President Donald Trump demanded that NATO countries and China help open the Hormuz waterway. But the nations are being cautious, with some not even addressing Trump’s call, even as he warns of repercussions by the United States.
- During a news conference in the White House, Trump said the U.S. has “literally obliterated” Iranian threats. But U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly concluded last week that much of the country’s leadership remains intact.
- A mammoth fire erupted after drones struck near Dubai International Airport, forcing the closure of air traffic.