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5 min readIran has reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon, but Israel insists Lebanon was never part of the two-week ceasefire currently in effect. The White House has denied the reports of the strait’s closure. Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is meeting with President Trump at the White House amid Trump’s repeated threats to withdraw from the alliance. Rutte is one of the few European leaders to publicly support the U.S.-Israeli-led war on Iran, part of what analysts describe as an effort to flatter Trump enough to keep U.S. support for NATO. Linas Kojala, director of the Geopolitics and Security Studies Center in Vilnius, Lithuania, noted that some NATO countries are now mostly allowing the use of their military bases and airspace.
Crude oil prices dropped sharply, but the Energy Department warns that restoring normal oil flows will take months, even after the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Airlines are paying more for jet fuel, and some are responding by raising fares. It will take a while for drivers to see any savings at the pump.
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- 1 (00:04) **Strait of Hormuz Closure Reports** - Iran reportedly closes the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks on Lebanon; Israel denies Lebanon was part of the ceasefire, and the White House disputes the closure reports.
- 2 (00:19) **NATO Chief Meets Trump Amid Withdrawal Threats** - NATO Secretary General Mark Ruda meets with President Trump at the White House, as Trump continues to threaten U.S. withdrawal from the alliance.
- 3 (01:18) **Oil Prices Drop on Strait Closure Reports** - Crude oil prices fall sharply, but the Energy Department warns restoring normal oil flows will take months even after the strait reopens.
- 4 (01:57) **Artemis II Astronauts Return from Moon Loop** - Astronauts on Artemis II are heading home after looping the moon, scheduled to splash down Friday.
- 5 (02:49) **Stock Market Rally** - The Dow is up 1,128 points, the Nasdaq up 534, both rising 2.4%.
- 6 (03:01) **Georgia Special Election: Trump-Backed Fuller Wins** - Republican Clay Fuller, endorsed by Trump, wins Marjorie Taylor Greene's former House seat, vowing to be a "warrior for Trump."
- 7 (03:21) **Wisconsin Supreme Court: Liberal Victory** - Liberal appeals court judge Chris Taylor wins a seat on the state Supreme Court, marking the fourth victory for liberal court candidates since 2020.
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