April 13 Iran secures UN role with backing from UK, France, Canada, Australia as US stands alone Western democracies face backlash for allowing Iran and other authoritarian regimes to secure influential U.N. seats as the U.S. stood alone in opposition.
April 13 Fed Reserve Bank CEO analyzes economic fallout of US blockade of Strait of Hormuz Chicago Federal Reserve Bank CEO Austan Goolsbee discusses how markets could react to a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on ‘America Reports.’
April 13 Pakistani general says Iran diplomacy still alive, despite US blockade, failed talks The U.S. naval blockade on Iran may be leverage to resume diplomacy, says retired Pakistani general, as both sides were reportedly close to a deal.
April 13 Trump RIPS Pope Leo over Iran remarks: ‘I’m not a fan’ President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV for his comments about the Iran conflict. The pontiff later responded, touting he has ‘no fear’ of the president’s administration.
April 13 US energy exports rise as blockade shifts global supply President Donald Trump declares the U.S. will not let Iran blackmail the world amid the blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian discusses the geopolitical leverage this provides for U.S. oil exports.
April 13 Hillary Clinton warns US in 'very weak position' with Iran, 'lost the leverage' in negotiations Hillary Clinton said Monday during an MS NOW interview that the U.S. is in a "weak position" on Iran negotiations, urging the administration to bring in new negotiators.
April 13 Trump addresses Jesus-themed Truth Social post, Strait of Hormuz blockade President Donald Trump holds a press conference covering Iran's nuclear ambitions, US oil strategy, Cuban relations and economic policies featuring an interaction with a DoorDash driver.
April 13 Trump sanctions are crippling the Iranian regime: Rep. Lawler Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., joins 'The Falkner Focus' to discuss the economic pressures on Iran and the legal battle Catholic nuns are facing over New York's gender ideology mandates.
April 13 Trump blasts Pope Leo over Iran remarks in scathing Truth Social post Fox News chief religion correspondent Lauren Green reports on President Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of Pope Leo XIV following the pontiff’s comments on Iran and the fallout from the escalating clash on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’
April 13 Pakistan General: US-Iran talks 'inches away' as blockade raises stakes Former Chief of General Staff of Pakistan’s army warns the U.S. blockade could trigger global fallout but says Islamabad still has leverage to revive diplomacy.
