Bloomberg News Now March 25, 2026: US on Iran Talks, Iran Drafts Law to Impose Hormuz Tolls, More
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Mar 26, 2026 Updates on U.S.-Iran diplomatic moves and competing ceasefire proposals. A proposed Iranian bill to charge ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Airport security strains tied to a potential government shutdown. Timing and prep for an upcoming Trump-Xi summit in Beijing. Airline sector shifts, including JetBlue partnership talk and stock reactions. New U.S. council shaping AI and tech export debates.
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U.S. And Iran Operate On Different Ceasefire Levels
- The U.S. and Iran are negotiating on fundamentally different levels over ceasefire terms in the current conflict.
- Rosemary Kalanick says Iran's counterproposals ask for guarantees, reparations, and recognition, while the U.S. seeks a comprehensive package many countries wouldn't offer midwar.
Iran Drafts Toll For Strait Of Hormuz Passage
- Iran's parliament is drafting a bill to charge ships a fee for security passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The move, reported by semi-official Fars News Agency, would formalize payments in exchange for Iranian-provided security in a strategic waterway.
DHS Shutdown Causes Severe Airport Disruptions
- The DHS shutdown has disrupted air travel, causing severe strain on TSA and extreme airport wait times.
- TSA warned of waits exceeding four and a half hours, reflecting operational impacts from the partisan impasse in the Senate.