The economic game of chicken between Iran and the US is about to enter a dangerous new phase Analysis by David Goldman

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/14/business/economic-impact-us-iran-blockade Iran has been winning its economic game of chicken with President Donald Trump. Trump’s extraordinary blockade of the Strait of Hormuz this week shows the United States isn’t backing down just yet. But America’s significant new step adds substantial risk – to more than just the economy.

US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold By Kevin Liptak , 1418603 CNN Expansion D.C. 2023 - May 24-26, 2023 - Washington, D.C., Alayna Treene Alayna Treene , Adam Cancryn

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/13/politics/us-iran-meeting-potential-second-round Marathon talks that failed to produce a breakthrough between the United States and Iran were not the final word in negotiations, officials in the US and the region said Monday, as the contours of the two sides’ disagreement — primarily over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions — came into sharper focus.

MORNING GLORY: The US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad became Reykjavík 2.0 By Hugh Hewitt Fox News Published April 14, 2026 5:00am EDT

MORNING GLORY: The US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad became Reykjavík 2.0 President Trump had the measure of the mullahs and sent Vice President Vance to tell them so Hugh Hewitt By Hugh Hewitt Fox News Published April 14, 2026 5:00am EDT https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/morning-glory-us-iran-negotiations-islamabad-became-reykjavk-20

Live Updates: Mossad chief vows Iran regime change efforts to continue, Israel and Lebanon set for talks ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Live Updates: Mossad chief vows Iran regime change efforts to continue, Israel and Lebanon set for talks IDF reservist killed, 10 wounded in Lebanon clashes • Hezbollah disarmament, potential normalization focus of historic Washington talks • US, Iran may resume negotiations this weekend https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/2026-04-14/live-updates-892905 ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

US funding for Iron Dome air defense system no longer enjoying bipartisan support ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA APRIL 14, 2026 04:35 Updated: APRIL 14, 2026 12:13

US funding for Iron Dome air defense system no longer enjoying bipartisan support Funding was relatively uncontroversial in the past, but some of the progressives now opposing Iron Dome funding are arguing that Israel does not need the assistance. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-892904 ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA APRIL 14, 2026 04:35 Updated: APRIL 14, 2026 12:13

Ten IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon clashes with Hezbollah, three in serious condition ByYONAH JEREMY BOB APRIL 14, 2026 14:35 Updated: APRIL 14, 2026 15:36

Ten IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon clashes with Hezbollah, three in serious condition The IDF reported 10 soldiers wounded, one seriously, and one soldier killed in southern Lebanon overnight. The IDF continues operations despite small guerilla warfare threats from Hezbollah. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892972 ByYONAH JEREMY BOB APRIL 14, 2026 14:35 Updated: APRIL 14, 2026 15:36

Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade ByREUTERS APRIL 14, 2026 07:50 Updated: APRIL 14, 2026 09:00

Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade A US-sanctioned Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, crosses the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first to exit the Gulf since the US blockade began, carrying methanol from the UAE. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892908 ByREUTERS APRIL 14, 2026 07:50 Updated: APRIL 14, 2026 09:00