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conference at the White House today to talk about the war in Iran. Trump wrote a post yesterday
“on line that used the F word demanding that Iran opened the straight of Hormuz to shipping”
traffic. But last week in his address, Trump seemed to shrug that off, saying European allies could open it, or that the straight would open quote naturally. Now, Trump is threatening Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran does not comply. And Pierre's carry cons as Iran continues to fire on Israel and other Persian Gulf nations." "Cuit has been hit hard this morning, as well as the UAE, both countries report intercepting
multiple missiles from Iran. And there's much concern in the Gulf that if Iran does escalate attacks there, its air defense systems may be unable to handle that increased fire. And in
terms of any diplomatic actions on the horizon officials across the region from
a man, Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt say they are exploring all avenues."
“"And Pierre's carry-con reporting. OPEC member countries have agreed to boost oil output”
amid the ongoing uncertainty about the world's oil supplies. And Pierre's Windsor-Johnston reports." OPEC says it's planning to boost output, but some producers are struggling to increase production amid ongoing instability. Former State Department Energy envoy David Goldwind says, "Even if the straight of Hormuz reopens, the damage is already done."
"We opening of the straights will be slow because it may have been mined. Also the logistics of meeting all the ships that are trapped in, out in the ones that are out in will be slow. Repair, there's been a lot of damage to infrastructure. We don't know how bad." Goldwind says, "A backlog of delayed shipments and ongoing security risks could keep pressure
“on global oil supplies for weeks. Windsor-Johnston and Pierre News, Washington."”
"Repalace says regular gas lean in the U.S. is now averaging $4.12 a gallon." Russia says 41 miners are trapped underground following an attack by Ukraine on a coal mine. It's in the Russian-occupied region of Lohansk. The alleged Ukrainian attack comes as both sides are preparing for more intense fighting. And Pierre's Charles Mains has more from Moscow." The Kremlin backed authorities in Lohansk said Ukraine struck the
Belarus-Chenskaya coal mine and a nearby electrical substation, leaving the miners trapped with no power for elevator shafts to bring them to the surface. Officials say they're in contact with the workers and taking steps to engineer their rescue. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials said at least three people were dead and several more injured from overnight Russian drone strikes on the Ukrainian port city, though desa. The continued attacks come
as both sides prepare for a search and fighting along the front line as spring and summer, with U.S. back piece negotiations now stalled and the White House largely focused on its war in Iran. Charles Mains and Pierre News, Moscow. "On Wall Street, in pre-market trading, down futures are down more than 50 points. This is NPR." The Artemis crew will start its fly by of the moon later today. The astronauts
will fly around the dark side of the moon. They'll take photos and observations that satellites haven't been able to see. The astronauts will also be out of contact with Earth for about an hour when they're behind the moon. UCLA has won the NCAA Women's Basketball title. The Bruins beat South Carolina yesterday, 79-51 to clinch its first ever title.
Steve Futterman reports, UCLA never trailed in the game.
"What was expected to be a close contest turned into a blowout? UCLA's veteran team dominated all facets of the game at half time the Bruins led by 13 in the second half they blew the game wide open. Leading by as many as 35, the game's top score was UCLA's Gabriella Huckes with 21 points." "I pictured this moment many times being a national champion and so to do it with this group, it just really means everything." UCLA's Star of Center Lauren Bets was
named the final force most outstanding player. This was the final game at UCLA for its senior laden class. Now players like Bets, Huckes, and Kiki Rice get ready for the WNBA. All three are expected to be picked when the draft takes place next week. For MPR News, I'm Steve Futterman, in Phoenix." The NCAA Men's National Basketball Championship rather championship game is tonight in Indianapolis. Michigan battles UConn in the title matchup. UConn last won the Men's
title in 2024. I'm Korva Coleman and PR News from Washington.
