Margaret Devlin

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - US pauses sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea until April 19, as Washington seeks to curb soaring prices.

✨ASH'S LAW UPDATE✨ We're on the way to making history for cats with the first-ever comprehensive statewide TNR bill! Today, Ash's Law was voted favorably out of the Maryland Agriculture and Aquaculture Subcommittee! Next, it will be voted on by the House Environment and Transportation Committee, then the full House of Delegates and the Senate. We're making forward motion, and we're going to fight until TNR is the law in Maryland. Alley Cat Allies drafted and named Ash's Law, and we're so proud of this groundbreaking legislation--and all of you who have spoken out in support with us! We'll take you on the journey with us through every step of the process. 💙

Trump on Strait of Hormuz: At a certain point, it will open itself

Trump: “They executed three young people for protesting”

Iran is the head of the snake for global terrorism, and through President Trump’s Operation Epic Fury, we are winning this critical fight at an even faster pace than anticipated. In response to Iran’s terrorist attacks against global energy infrastructure, the Trump Administration will continue to deploy America’s economic and military might to maximize the flow of energy to the world, strengthen global supply, and seek to ensure market stability. Today, the Department of the Treasury is issuing a narrowly tailored, short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea. At present, sanctioned Iranian oil is being hoarded by China on the cheap. By temporarily unlocking this existing supply for the world, the United States will quickly bring approximately 140 million barrels of oil to global markets, expanding the amount of worldwide energy and helping to relieve the temporary pressures on supply caused by Iran. In essence, we will be using the Iranian barrels against Tehran to keep the price down as we continue Operation Epic Fury. This temporary, short-term authorization is strictly limited to oil that is already in transit and does not allow new purchases or production. Further, Iran will have difficulty accessing any revenue generated and the United States will continue to maintain maximum pressure on Iran and its ability to access the international financial system. So far, the Trump Administration has been working to bring around 440 million additional barrels of oil to the global market, undercutting Iran’s ability to leverage its disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump’s pro-energy agenda has driven U.S. oil and gas production to record levels, strengthening energy security and lowering fuel costs. Any short-term disruption now will ultimately translate into longer-term economic gains for Americans – because there is no prosperity without security.