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Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares

Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares

Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month.
by Camila Domonoske

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Efforts underway for second round of U.S.-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz showdown endures

Efforts underway for second round of U.S.-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz showdown endures

The standoff between the United States and Iran is deepening as the U.S. has declared it has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan says it is racing to bring the sides together for more talks. Last week’s ceasefire appeared to hold on Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. military to block ships from Iran’s ports after peace talks fail

U.S. military to block ships from Iran’s ports after peace talks fail

The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" from 10 a.m. EDT, following the breakdown of talks after 21 hours of negotiations.
by NPR Staff

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Trump says Iran ‘doing a very poor job’ in reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says Iran ‘doing a very poor job’ in reopening the Strait of Hormuz

The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones.
by NPR Staff

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Lebanon digs for survivors after deadliest day of renewed war between Israel and Hezbollah

Lebanon digs for survivors after deadliest day of renewed war between Israel and Hezbollah

Lebanon reels from its deadliest day in over five weeks of war between Israel and Hezbollah. Rescue workers searched for survivors Wednesday after widespread Israeli strikes killed at least 203 people, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.
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Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn’t agree to his peace terms

Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn’t agree to his peace terms

President Trump said that any peace deal would not allow nuclear enrichment in Iran, and would need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as conflicting messages surface over the terms of the ceasefire.
by NPR Staff

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Hegseth and Caine hold news conference after U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

As part of the agreement, set to take effect immediately, Trump said the U.S. and Israel would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran following through on its commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage during the ceasefire period.
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