President Trump said on March 3 that the U.S. Navy could begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for oil and gas shipping.
The State Department said on March 3 it is working to charter aircraft to fly Americans home following the start of the U.S.–Israel military strikes on Iran.
President Trump directed Treasury Secretary Bessent to cut trade ties with Spain, after its leaders denied U.S. forces access to key military bases abroad.
