The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle 'Ceasefire with a lot of fire': U.S. and Iran trade attacks despite truce
May 8, 2026
Laura Haefeli, MSNOW reporter covering California fuel supply and rising gas prices. Michael Crowley, NYT diplomatic correspondent tracking regional reactions and Saudi moves. They discuss a fragile ceasefire with ongoing strikes, Saudi pushback on U.S. naval plans, and how Middle East tensions ripple into U.S. politics and California’s fuel market.
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Saudi Denial Broke U.S. Escort Plan
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman refused U.S. use of Saudi airspace for escorting ships, undermining U.S. operational plans.
- Michael Crowley reported the move came within 24 hours of the plan and stunned U.S. military officials who expected Saudi support.
Allies Doubt U.S. Reliability
- U.S. allies are losing confidence in American resolve after limited responses to Iranian attacks.
- Ivo Daalder highlighted Gulf states seeking accommodations with Iran because they can't rely on consistent U.S. retaliation.
California Supply Crunch Drives $6 Gas
- California faces acute fuel shortages and higher prices because its refineries rely on specific foreign crude flows that the Iran war disrupted.
- Laura Haefeli observed Chevron pivoting to Brazil and Venezuela while Middle Eastern tanker deliveries halted, pushing pump prices above $6.