While some tankers are still making the passage, overall traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply. Vessel-tracking data show commercial ship movements collapsing in recent days, with many operators delaying or rerouting voyages amid escalating tensions in the Gulf. The slowdown underscores the fragility of a chokepoint that carries a large share of the world’s oil supply.
The defect may also deactivate turn signals, hazard lights and seatbelt warning indicators, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
The recruitment effort comes as the FAA addresses longstanding staffing challenges.
Trump had initially announced that he would leave Turkey aboard an older Air Force One, while the newer Qatar-donated presidential aircraft remained elsewhere.
The U.S. Navy has a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz that's infallible, President Trump said.
Closing the gold window left the US with a pure fiat currency. The results have been disastrous.
Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, described Fincke's career as remarkable and praised his three decades of dedication.
The parasite can cause gastrointestinal illness and has prompted increased scrutiny of food safety practices.
