An Iran Red Crescent official said the helicopters are fitted with firefighting equipment and can provide medical and rescue services.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said Congress's mandate for price stability and maximum employment guided the meeting.

Russia, hit by months of Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries, pipelines and storage, plans to receive a cargo of gasoline by sea at a western port in June, industry sources said. The move is rare for one of the world’s largest crude and refined-product exporters. Recent strikes forced the TANECO and Moscow refineries to suspend processing. Sources said sea imports are likely a temporary, limited fix due to logistics constraints and elevated prices.