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conflict or the fallout of the U.S. war against Iran," said Ali Wine, senior researcher at the International Crisis Group. ### **Strait of Hormuz "must remain open"** In a statement
statement that President Trump took "decisive action to ensure that Iran could never harm our homeland, our troops, or our allies again." "Once Iran's nuclear threat is removed for good, America and the entire
statement. Trump voters are far more likely than Harris voters to say that the president has taken sufficient action to curb costs from the Iran conflict, but even his own supporters are split: 43 percent
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard Air Force One on April 17, 2026 just prior to landing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Trump said the United States received favorable news
conflict in the Middle East: [Possible Iran talks](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#One) | [NATO rift](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#nato) | [Mines in Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#five) | [New sanctions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#six) | [Journalist killed](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#Two)[Pope Leo](https://www.npr.org
U.S. military action in Iran has had a mostly negative impact on their personal financial situation. This view is expressed by majorities of Democrats (65%) and independents (56%), as well as 40% of Republicans
conflict in the Middle East: Strait of Hormuz | Journalist killed | Pope Leo | Drone attacks --- ### **Trump says he's in no hurry to end war as Hormuz crisis deepens**  Filipino activists protest near the US Embassy
U.S. and Iran, and Saudi Arabia both condemned the strikes against the UAE. Saudi's condemnation, in a statement from its foreign ministry, called on Iran "to cease these attacks, comply with the principles
Iran, his office said Wednesday. The UAE later denied any secret visit had occurred. [ ### [Trump and Vance share conflicting signals on the state
Iran war](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/17/nx-s1-5750426/joe-kent-counterterrorism-official-resigns-trump) Trump commended Gabbard for doing "an incredible job, and we will miss her." "Her wonderful husband, Abraham, has been recently diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Trump says the U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/03/nx-s1-5809536/trump-strait-hormuz) It was unclear whether shipping companies, and their insurers, will feel comfortable taking the risk
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Pope Leo brushes off Trump criticism amid growing Vatican–U.S. tensions over Iran war](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/13/nx-s1-5780996/pope-leo-begins-tour-across-africa-row-with-trump-iran-war) Vice President Vance, who is Catholic, also weighed in on the controversy on Tuesday
statement cited by Iranian state television, the IRGC command said that the restriction will be in place until the U.S. completely lifts its blockade of Iranian ports. The announcement came the morning after President Donald
statements follow the latest flashpoint between the two rivals, who have been at war since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28. On Sunday, US naval forces fired on the Iranian-flagged cargo
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/05/nx-s1-5737285/iran-war-spain-trump) This week, the Pentagon followed through, announcing [plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. service
U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb. 28. Israeli forces responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion of southern Lebanon. In his remarks shortly after the ceasefire was announced, Netanyahu made clear Israel
conflict and face high fuel prices like this, we will see more coming out of other airlines." Other European carriers, including [KLM](https://news.klm.com/statement-situation-middle-east/) and Scandinavian Airlines, have announced cuts to their schedules