Live updates: Trump tells Iran to 'get serious soon' on negotiations
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Approximately 75% of Republicans approve of President Trump’s handling of the presidency and his approach to the Iran conflict, with about half expressing high trust in his decisions on military force and foreign relations.
- The Iran war has caused significant environmental damage, including pollution from burning oil fields and sunken ships, with experts warning of long-term health and ecological risks in the region.
- Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with Egypt mediating between Iran and the U.S. and Pakistan expected to host talks, though no concrete outcomes have yet emerged amid continued missile exchanges and regional instability.
- The conflict has driven oil prices above $100 per barrel, impacting global markets and prompting countries like the Philippines to seek alternative oil sources, while fuel price hikes have caused economic strain in countries such as Thailand.
- Iran’s parliament is considering formalizing fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which has been described as a "de facto toll booth" controlled by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, raising tensions with Gulf states and the international community.
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