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Record surge in gasoline prices fuels consumer inflation in March
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Posted April 10 - 10:28 a.m.
Consumer prices increased by the most in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran led to a record surge in the cost of gasoline and diesel.
US and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorizes negotiations with Lebanon
Jon Gambrell and Sam Mednick, Associated Press | Posted April 10 - 7:36 a.m.
Negotiators from Iran and the U.S. are preparing for high-level talks amid a shaky ceasefire. Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire, and Tehran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz.
American Airlines, Alaska Air hike checked baggage fees amid soaring fuel prices
Aishwarya Jain and Megavarshini G. Somasundaram, Reuters | Posted April 9 - 3:42 p.m.
American Airlines and Alaska Air said on Thursday they are hiking checked baggage fees, as carriers seek to pass on soaring jet fuel costs linked to the war in the Middle East.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon jeopardise Iran truce; talks planned but Strait still shut
Parisa Hafezi, Maya Gebeily and Ariba Shahid, Reuters | Posted April 9 - 9:31 a.m.
Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the U.S.-Iran ceasefire into further jeopardy after the biggest Israeli attacks on its neighbor of the war.
Trump criticizes NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss
Trevor Hunnicutt and Lili Bayer, Reuters | Posted April 8 - 10:01 p.m.
President Donald Trump vented his frustration with NATO during a private meeting with its secretary-general, Mark Rutte, on Wednesday as tensions simmer over the Iran war.
Ceasefire threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes Strait of Hormuz — again
Bassem Mroue, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy and Sam Metz, Associated Press | Posted April 8 - 4:46 p.m.
A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Trump agrees to 2-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'
Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Enas Alashray and Ahmed Tolba, Reuters | Posted April 7 - 7:18 p.m.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Economist predicts more pain at the gas pump as Iran military action continues
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted April 7 - 8:20 a.m.
On Monday, AAA reported that the average price nationally for a gallon of unleaded regular gas was $4.11. In Utah it was $4.16.
US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years
Ben Finley and Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press | Posted April 6 - 5:45 p.m.
Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that hasn't happened in more than 20 years.
A mountain hideout: How the US carried out rescue of service member in Iran
Seung Min Kim, Matthew Lee and Samy Magdy, Associated Press | Posted April 6 - 3:31 p.m.
A look at what it took U.S. forces to rescue two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran.
US, Iran study ceasefire plan as Trump's warning nears deadline
Reuters | Posted April 6 - 9:20 a.m.
On the eve of a U.S. deadline, the United States and Iran on Monday were weighing the framework of a plan to end a five‑week-old conflict.
US rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, officials say
Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters | Posted April 4 - 10:41 p.m.
The United States has rescued an airman whose F-15 jet was downed in Iran, two U.S. officials told Reuters late on Saturday.
Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
Bo Erickson and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters | Posted April 4 - 8:51 a.m.
President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in nondefense spending for the 2027 fiscal year and a $500 billion increase in the military budget, as the Iran war continues.
2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing
Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press | Posted April 3 - 4:40 p.m.
Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. AU.S. crew member was rescued, but another remains missing.
Burgess Owens and Mike Kennedy question alliances as Trump threatens NATO over Iran
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted April 3 - 1:15 p.m.
Reps. Burgess Owens and Mike Kennedy criticized European allies on Thursday for not supporting President Donald Trump in the war against Iran.
In prime-time address, Trump tells wary public Iran goals nearly achieved
Trevor Hunnicutt, Gram Slattery and Steve Holland, Reuters | Posted April 1 - 9:07 p.m.
President Donald Trump said in a televised speech on Wednesday night the military had nearly accomplished its goals in Iran, but he declined to offer a timeline for winding down the conflict.
What $4-a-gallon gasoline means for you and the economy
Alicia Wallace, CNN | Posted March 31 - 1:15 p.m.
The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has topped $4 for the first time since 2022.
Hegseth says next few days in Iran war will be decisive
Reuters | Posted March 31 - 11:38 a.m.
The next few days in the Middle East conflict will be decisive, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a briefing on Tuesday, saying there had been major desertions from the Iranian armed forces.
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, defense minister says
Paolo Laudani and Emma Pinedo, Reuters | Posted March 30 - 9:03 a.m.
Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said.
Trump again warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz
Susan Heavey and Doina Chiacu, Reuters | Posted March 30 - 7:28 a.m.
President Donald Trump said Monday talks to end the war in Iran resumed, but again warned Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz or risk U.S attacks on its oil wells and power plants.
Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attack on Israel, while Marines arrive in region
Menna Alaaeldin, Nayera Abdallah and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters | Posted March 28 - 9:46 p.m.
The risk of an expanded Iran war grew on Saturday as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel, and additional U.S. forces reached the Middle East.
Attention, patriotic 42-year-olds: Uncle Sam wants you
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 27 - 9:36 p.m.
Guys or gals in their early 40s now have another "middle-age transformation" option beyond buying a Corvette, haunting the gym or overhauling their clothes closet: Join the Army.
Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director's personal email, publish photos and documents
Jana Winter and AJ Vicens, Reuters | Posted March 27 - 4:03 p.m.
Iran-linked hackers have broken into FBI Director Kash Patel's email, publishing photographs and other documents to the internet, the hackers and the bureau said on Friday.
Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants and says talks are 'going well'
Parisa Hafezi, Alexander Cornwell and Steve Holland, Reuters | Posted March 26 - 9:22 p.m.
President Donald Trump announced he will pause attacks on Iran's energy plants and said talks with were going "very well," though an Iranian official said a U.S. peace proposal was "unfair."
