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How Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz Affects the U.S.
U.S. NewsMarch 13, 2026

How Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz Affects the U.S.

President Donald Trump claimed that Iran essentially shutting down the Strait of Hormuz "doesn't really affect" the United States the way it does "other countries." It's true that a small share of U.S. oil imports comes from the Persian Gulf. But the U.S. has been affected by the global increase in

Cuba confirms talks with US as economic crisis grows
U.S. NewsMarch 13, 2026

Cuba confirms talks with US as economic crisis grows

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government has held recent talks with the U.S. His comments on Friday mark the first time the Caribbean country has confirmed speculation about active communication with the Trump administration which has been openly hostile toward the communist government.