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Trump says military is ‘loading up the ships’ if peace talks with Iran go south in Pakistan

  • On Friday, President Donald Trump warned that U.S. naval vessels are prepared to conduct strikes if diplomacy with Iran fails, as reports indicate Iran is charging fees to tankers transiting the Hormuz Strait.
  • The White House intends to seek the release of Americans detained in Iran, though Iranian officials warned they will not attend crucial peace talks in Pakistan unless the ceasefire expands to Lebanon.
  • Consumer prices spiked in March as the Iran war sent energy costs soaring, according to the Bureau of Labor, while an association of airports warned Europe could face jet fuel shortages if ships are blocked from Hormuz.
  • Fears over the broader impact of the Iran war caused consumer confidence to plunge to a record low in April, pushing the Federal Reserve further from its inflation target.
  • Donald Trump's shifting posture on Iran has raised questions about his stability, following earlier tensions between his administration and the Vatican, casting doubt on diplomatic consistency.
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