According to the semi-official Mehr News Agency, more than 3,700 cargo trucks are reportedly stalled at Iran’s borders with Turkey and Pakistan, with truckers alleging delays of up to 20 days amidst extreme heat and logistical shortages. Coinciding with a reported nearly 30% decline in non-oil exports to $15 billion, these trade disruptions occur against the backdrop of a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and recent cross-border attacks affecting Iraq-Saudi Arabia pipeline operations.
Los Angeles Mayor Candidates Spar Over Wildfire Response
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Los Angeles Mayor Candidates Spar Over Wildfire Response 00:48 UP NEXT Marco Rubio Meets With Pope Leo XIV Over Iran War and Cuba 01:18 Iran Says Its Reviewing 14-Point US Proposal to End the War 02:04 Barack Obama Shares First Look Inside New Presidential Center 06:04 GOP Proposes $1B in Taxpayer Dollars to Secure Trump Ballroom 01:59 Trump Suspends Military Escorts in Hormuz 1 Day Into Operation 01:52 Trump-Backed Candidates Win Big in Midwest Primaries 02:25 Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Mail Access to Abortion Pill 00:28 Secret Service Shoots Alleged Gunman Near National Mall in DC 02:03 Trump Addresses Soaring Gas Prices as Average Hits $4.48 02:01 US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Escalate 02:18 Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical but Stable Condition 00:33 Trump Says US Navy Will Escort Ships out of Strait of Hormuz 02:18 Lionel Rosenblatt, Champion for Refugees, Dies at 82 01:55 Diplomacy on Display During King Charles’ State Visit to the US 04:39 Abortion Pill Maker Asks Supreme Court to Restore Mail Access 01:17 Can Trump Continue Iran War Without Congressional Approval? 02:10 Trump Clashes With Germany Over Criticism of Iran War 01:44 Trump Says He Doesn't Need Congressional Approval for Iran War 01:46 Gas Prices Continue to Rise as Talks With Iran Remain Stalled 02:17 Los Angeles Mayor Candidates Spar Over Wildfire Response 00:48 Copied Copied Incumbent Karen Bass clashed with former reality star Spencer Pratt and L.A. city council member Nithya Raman at a fiery debate for mayor of Los Angeles. The issues that gained the most attention in the debate were homelessness, immigration and the Palisades wildfires.May 7, 2026 Now Playing Los Angeles Mayor Candidates Spar Over Wildfire Response 00:48 UP NEXT Marco Rubio Meets With Pope Leo XIV Over Iran War and Cuba 01:18 Iran Says Its Reviewing 14-Point US Proposal to End the War 02:04 Barack Obama Shares First Look Inside New Presidential Center 06:04 GOP Proposes $1B in Taxpayer Dollars to Secure Trump Ballroom 01:59 Trump Suspends Military Escorts in Hormuz 1 Day Into Operation 01:52 Trump-Backed Candidates Win Big in Midwest Primaries 02:25 Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Mail Access to Abortion Pill 00:28 Secret Service Shoots Alleged Gunman Near National Mall in DC 02:03 Trump Addresses Soaring Gas Prices as Average Hits $4.48 02:01 US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Escalate 02:18 Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical but Stable Condition 00:33 Trump Says US Navy Will Escort Ships out of Strait of Hormuz 02:18 Lionel Rosenblatt, Champion for Refugees, Dies at 82 01:55 Diplomacy on Display During King Charles’ State Visit to the US 04:39 Abortion Pill Maker Asks Supreme Court to Restore Mail Access 01:17 Can Trump Continue Iran War Without Congressional Approval? 02:10 Trump Clashes With Germany Over Criticism of Iran War 01:44 Trump Says He Doesn't Need Congressional Approval for Iran War 01:46 Gas Prices Continue to Rise as Talks With Iran Remain Stalled
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