Democrats Plan Sixth Senate Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution

Democrats in the U.S. Schumer stated on X that the vote comes as the conflict reaches 60 days. He noted that previous attempts in both the Senate and House of Representatives to require congressional authorization for military actions have not succeeded.

disruptions from the U.S.-Israel war on Iran have led to higher prices for printed circuit boards, which are used in electronic devices, Reuters reported as cited by @AJEnglish. An Iranian strike in early April on Saudi Arabia’s Jubail petrochemical complex halted production of high-purity polyphenylene ether resin, a key material for PCB laminates.

The Saudi chemical maker SABIC, which operates the complex and supplies about 70 percent of the global high-purity PPE, has not resumed output. PCB prices rose as much as 40 percent in April from March levels, according to a Goldman Sachs note cited by Reuters.

Oil prices increased amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Brent crude futures for June delivery rose 45 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $108.68 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for June delivery increased 58 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $96.96 per barrel.

Developments Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi

met with Russian officials in St. Petersburg to discuss potential new negotiations with the U.S., with Russia positioning itself as a mediator. Araghchi stated on X that recent events demonstrated the strength of the strategic partnership between Iran and Russia, and expressed gratitude for Russia's support for diplomacy.

Reporting from Tehran, @AJEnglish correspondent Almigdad Alruhaid said Araghchi is expected to return to Tehran after visits to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia, noting Iran's openness to diplomacy once the war ends.